Osaka Prefecture・Osaka City
Sumiyoshi Odori
A dedicated dance performed around a large umbrella, carrying Sumiyoshi’s wishes through generations
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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
Hyogo Prefecture・Kobe City
Kobe Love Port Minato Matsuri
A summer festival of international food stalls and lanterns by Kobe Port
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・Fudai Village
Unotori Kagura
The sound of kagura traveling along the Sanriku coast and keeping Gongen-mai and Ebisu-mai 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