Aichi Prefecture・Nagoya City
Nagoya Toshogu Festival
A historic festival in Nagoya’s castle town, brought to life by karakuri dashi floats and mikoshi
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Osaka Prefecture・Osaka City
Sumiyoshi Odori
A dedicated dance performed around a large umbrella, carrying Sumiyoshi’s wishes through generations
Osaka Prefecture・Osaka City
Kamagasaki “Yotteki” Festival
A free-spirited place for interaction in Kamagasaki, where music meets laughter
Hyogo Prefecture・Kobe City
Okinamai at Kuruma Ōtoshi Shrine
An ancient Okinamai from the Kuruma district, preserving Chichi no Jō
Hokkaido
Ainu traditional dances
Ainu traditional dances of Hokkaido, passed down through songs and circle dances
Aomori Prefecture・Higashidori Village, Mutsu City, and Yokohama Town
Shimokita no Noh-mai
Shimokita’s performing art keeps the spirit of yamabushi kagura alive
Iwate Prefecture・Miyako City
Kuromori Kagura
A coastal procession of prayer and performance, accompanied by Gongen-sama
Iwate Prefecture・Morioka City
Nagai Dainenbutsu Kenbai
A kenbai dance passed down in Nagai, featuring a large kasa and the chants of nenbutsu
Akita Prefecture・Yurihonjo City
Honkai Shishimai Bangaku
Vigorous, varied lion dances and bangaku passed down through faith in Mount Chokai