Yamaguchi Prefecture・Iwakuni City
Iwakuni Nanjo Odori
Iwakuni’s samurai heritage in the beat of drums and a circular dance
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Yamaguchi Prefecture・Nagato City
Takisaka Kagura
The world of Nagato’s prayers and kagura, passed down in a small dance space
Yamaguchi Prefecture・Shunan City
Yashiro no Hanagasa Odori
Flower hats and drums carry on Yashiro’s ceremonial dance, held every 7th year
Tokushima Prefecture・Ishii Town
Soga Ujigami Shrine Kami-odori
Ishii Town’s chigo Kami-odori, enlivened by song and shime-daiko drums
Kagawa Prefecture・Sakaide City
Bon Odori of Yoshima and Hitsuishijima
Bon Odori of Yoshima and Hitsuishijima, passed down through lanterns and drums
Ehime Prefecture・Seiyo City
Kubono’s Eight-Deer Dance
Kubono’s traditional Eight-Deer Dance, accompanied by flutes and drums
Ehime Prefecture・Ainan
Masuda no Hanatori Odori
Masuda’s traditional performing art, with swords, sickles, and green bamboo crossed together
Kochi Prefecture・Niyodogawa Town
Akiba Festival performances
The Akiba Festival: A procession accompanying the mikoshi, enlivened by torimono and dance
Kochi Prefecture・Niyodogawa Town
Ikegawa Kagura
Traditional kagura, with its costumes and music, alive in Niyodogawa Town