Shiga Prefecture・Maibara City
Asahi Hōnen Taiko Odori
A traditional Maibara performing art with pounding drums and prayers for rain
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Shiga Prefecture・Koka City
Abira Taiko Odori
A devotional dance passed down in Abira, led by conch shells and drums
Shiga Prefecture
Omi no Sato Matsuri
Omi no Sato Matsuri, where bonds between settlements live on in the mikoshi and banners
Shiga Prefecture・Kusatsu City
Kusatsu’s Sanyare Odori
Kusatsu’s prayers and dazzling dances, performed by 7 communities
Hyogo Prefecture・Yabu City
Osugi no Zanzako Odori
A Demon Dance passed down in Yabu, with the beat of drums and a giant fan
Hyogo Prefecture・Shinonsen Town, Kami Town
Tajima's Kirin Shishi-mai
A traditional Tajima performance featuring a kirin head and resonant music
Nara Prefecture・Gojo City
Sakamoto Odori
A circular dance passed down in Oku-Yoshino, brought to life by drums and fans
Wakayama Prefecture・Tanabe City
Ose Taiko Odori
Ose’s Bon dance, passed down through drums and a circle of fans
Wakayama Prefecture・Gobo City
Gibyo Odori
Gobo’s Buddhist-invocation-style dance, passed down with a large gourd at the front, drums, and singing