Kagura of central Shizuoka Prefecture
A visit to the kagura of central Shizuoka: dances and drums passed down in mountain villages
Explore Japanese festivals matching Good harvests and abundant crops · Feb. Find dates, highlights and travel information for your visit.
A visit to the kagura of central Shizuoka: dances and drums passed down in mountain villages
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Ta-asobi and the oni dance: Okazaki’s prayers passed down amid flames
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Ta-asobi, a prayer for a good harvest that depicts a year of rice cultivation with drums and recitations