Aomori Prefecture・Hashikami Town
Hiranai Keimai
A Bon nenbutsu dance in Hiranai, passed down around a lantern
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Iwate Prefecture・Tono City
Aozasa Shishi Odori
A local performing art from Aozasa, Tono, brought to life by swaying shishi curtains and musical accompaniment
Iwate Prefecture・Hanamaki City
Enmanji Kagura
Yamabushi Kagura thriving in Hanamaki: an evocative tradition of dance and kyogen
Iwate Prefecture・Oshu City
Kamosawa Kagura
Kamosawa Kagura: a tradition of Gongen-mai and a diverse repertoire
Iwate Prefecture・Oshu City, Hiraizumi Town
Kawanishi Nenbutsu Kenbai
A spirited sword dance passed down in Koromogawa, led by Buddhist chanting and drums
Iwate Prefecture・Hanamaki City
Kurasawa Puppet Kabuki
A Hanamaki kabuki tradition carried on through puppet movement and narration
Iwate Prefecture・Kitakami City
Susomago Daijo Kagura
Susomago Kagura, reflecting Shugendo traditions in its shakujō staff and conch shell
Iwate Prefecture・Miyako City, Fudai Village, Kuji City, Kamaishi City
Rikuchu Coast Kaimawari Kagura
A prayerful performing art featuring a lion head and kagura performers traveling along the Sanriku coast
Iwate Prefecture
Miko-mai of the Rikuchu Coastal Region
A dance of prayer from the Rikuchu coast, where miko and kagura performers weave their sounds together