Nara Prefecture・Gojo City
Sakamoto Odori
A circular dance passed down in Oku-Yoshino, brought to life by drums and fans
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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
Kyoto Prefecture・Kyoto City
Ichihara Bon Odori
A Bon night in Ichihara, with Nembutsu dancing and Tessensen passed down through generations
Tottori Prefecture・Tottori City
Koshiji Rain-Calling Dance
A traditional performing art in Koshiji, carrying prayers for rain and gratitude through dance
Okayama Prefecture・Setouchi City
Karako Odori and Tachi Odori
Two traditional dances performed by boys, bringing color to autumn in Ushimado
Hiroshima Prefecture・Kitahiroshima Town
Honji Hanagasa Odori
A traditional performing art of Honji, carried on through the colors of flower hats and the beat of drums
Yamaguchi Prefecture・Iwakuni City
Iwakuni Nanjo Odori
Iwakuni’s samurai heritage in the beat of drums and a circular dance
Yamaguchi Prefecture・Shunan City
Yashiro no Hanagasa Odori
Flower hats and drums carry on Yashiro’s ceremonial dance, held every 7th year