Nagano Prefecture・Tenryu Village
Performance arts of the Mukai-kata Okiyome Festival
An ancient kagura tradition of Mukai-kata, Tenryu Village, passed down through boiling-water rites and dances
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Nagano Prefecture・Anan Town
The performing arts of the Snow Festival
Ancient dances and flames of Niino, turning snow into a sign of a good harvest
Gifu Prefecture・Ibigawa Town
Higashitsukumi no Kamakura Odori
A traditional performing art of Higashitsukumi, passed down through drums and dance, with performers carrying horo
Shizuoka Prefecture・Shizuoka City
Bon Odori of Utogi and Hirano
A mountain-village Bon Odori where lanterns, drums, songs, and dance send off the ancestors
Shizuoka Prefecture・Gotemba City
Numata no Yudate Kagura
A kagura tradition from Gotemba in which a lion calms and purifies the hot water
Shizuoka Prefecture・Atami City, Ito City, and Higashi-Izu Town
Kashima Odori in the Higashi-Izu region
A dedication performance from Higashi-Izu, brought together by gohei wands, fans, song, and drums
Shizuoka Prefecture・Kakegawa City
Neri Events of the Mikumano Shrine Grand Festival
Three days of neri carrying on Edo’s refined style as they parade through Yokosuka
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
Mie Prefecture・Owase City
The New Year’s observances of Owase Kukiura
A New Year’s observance where prayers of a fishing town live on through a great bonfire, kagura, and archery