Iwate Prefecture・Morioka City
Nagai Dainenbutsu Kenbai
A kenbai dance passed down in Nagai, featuring a large kasa and the chants of nenbutsu
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Nagano Prefecture・Oshika Village
Oshika Kabuki
Local theater passed down on a stage preserved by the people of Oshika Village
Nagano Prefecture・Anan Town
Yuki Matsuri
A Dengaku ritual in Anan Town, where the flames of a giant torch and masked dances continue until dawn
Aichi Prefecture・Toyota City
Ayado’s Night Nenbutsu and Bon Odori
Ayado’s traditional Bon observance, with lanterns and the sound of gongs echoing through the mountain village
Okayama Prefecture・Maniwa City
Omiya Odori
A summer circle dance passed down to the beat of Hiruzen lanterns and taiko
Miyazaki Prefecture・Shiiba Village
Shiiba Kagura
A tradition of distinctive night kagura thriving in 26 mountain communities
Kagoshima Prefecture・Yoron Town
Yoron’s Jugo-ya Odori
Yoron’s Jugo-ya dedication performances, where Ryukyu and Yamato traditions resonate together
Iwate Prefecture・Oshu City, Hiraizumi Town
Kawanishi Nenbutsu Kenbai
A spirited sword dance passed down in Koromogawa, led by Buddhist chanting and drums
Aichi Prefecture・Toei Town, Toyone Village, and Shitara Town
Hana Matsuri performing arts
A traditional performing art that brings winter in Oku-Mikawa to life with demon masks and dance around a giant cauldron