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  • Kagura 'god entertainment’ Kagura's origins are in Japanese mythology and pre-dates even Kabuki and Noh with regards to performing arts in Japan.  Kagura's origins are in Japanese mythology. It was originally offered to shinto deities to welcome and entertain them and performed only by shinto priests and miko at shrines thanking and praying for abundant crops.  Kagura became common for the public to be enjoyed in modern times  The spectacle starts with a ritualistic dance to welcome the deities and then the entertaining performances follows.  Performers dressed up in elaborate costumes dance to traditional Japanese instruments. The performers play deities, demons, and sometimes humans who appear in ancient Japanese mythology. “Orochi” is one of the most popular - a heroic deity Susano-o slaying an evil serpent or dragon called Yamata-no-orochi in order to save Princes Inada. The serpent had eight heads and eight tails and its body was long enough to cover eight peaks and valleys.
    kagura-18.jpg
  • Kagura 'god entertainment’ Kagura's origins are in Japanese mythology and pre-dates even Kabuki and Noh with regards to performing arts in Japan.  Kagura's origins are in Japanese mythology. It was originally offered to shinto deities to welcome and entertain them and performed only by shinto priests and miko at shrines thanking and praying for abundant crops.  Kagura became common for the public to be enjoyed in modern times  The spectacle starts with a ritualistic dance to welcome the deities and then the entertaining performances follows.  Performers dressed up in elaborate costumes dance to traditional Japanese instruments. The performers play deities, demons, and sometimes humans who appear in ancient Japanese mythology. “Orochi” is one of the most popular - a heroic deity Susano-o slaying an evil serpent or dragon called Yamata-no-orochi in order to save Princes Inada. The serpent had eight heads and eight tails and its body was long enough to cover eight peaks and valleys.
    kagura-13.jpg
  • 35. Kagura 神楽  literally ‘entertainment of the gods’ has its origins in Japanese mythology and predates Kabuki and Noh as performing arts in Japan. It was originally performed only by shinto priests and acolytes during ceremonies, meant to entertain shinto divinities. The spectacle starts with a ritualistic dance to welcome the deities and then the entertaining performances follow.  Performers dressed up in elaborate costumes dance to music from traditional Japanese instruments. The performers play deities, demons, and sometimes humans who appear in ancient Japanese mythology.  Hayachine Kagura, an austere form of Kagura from the mountains of Iwate Prefecture, has been given intangible UNESCO status, although all forms of kagura share similar qualities.
    35.INTANGIBLE-KAGURA-07.jpg
  • Kagura 'god entertainment’ Kagura's origins are in Japanese mythology and pre-dates even Kabuki and Noh with regards to performing arts in Japan.  Kagura's origins are in Japanese mythology. It was originally offered to shinto deities to welcome and entertain them and performed only by shinto priests and miko at shrines thanking and praying for abundant crops.  Kagura became common for the public to be enjoyed in modern times  The spectacle starts with a ritualistic dance to welcome the deities and then the entertaining performances follows.  Performers dressed up in elaborate costumes dance to traditional Japanese instruments. The performers play deities, demons, and sometimes humans who appear in ancient Japanese mythology. “Orochi” is one of the most popular - a heroic deity Susano-o slaying an evil serpent or dragon called Yamata-no-orochi in order to save Princes Inada. The serpent had eight heads and eight tails and its body was long enough to cover eight peaks and valleys.
    kagura-9.jpg
  • Kagura 'god entertainment’ Kagura's origins are in Japanese mythology and pre-dates even Kabuki and Noh with regards to performing arts in Japan.  Kagura's origins are in Japanese mythology. It was originally offered to shinto deities to welcome and entertain them and performed only by shinto priests and miko at shrines thanking and praying for abundant crops.  Kagura became common for the public to be enjoyed in modern times  The spectacle starts with a ritualistic dance to welcome the deities and then the entertaining performances follows.  Performers dressed up in elaborate costumes dance to traditional Japanese instruments. The performers play deities, demons, and sometimes humans who appear in ancient Japanese mythology. “Orochi” is one of the most popular - a heroic deity Susano-o slaying an evil serpent or dragon called Yamata-no-orochi in order to save Princes Inada. The serpent had eight heads and eight tails and its body was long enough to cover eight peaks and valleys.
    kagura-19.jpg
  • Kagura 'god entertainment’ Kagura's origins are in Japanese mythology and pre-dates even Kabuki and Noh with regards to performing arts in Japan.  Kagura's origins are in Japanese mythology. It was originally offered to shinto deities to welcome and entertain them and performed only by shinto priests and miko at shrines thanking and praying for abundant crops.  Kagura became common for the public to be enjoyed in modern times  The spectacle starts with a ritualistic dance to welcome the deities and then the entertaining performances follows.  Performers dressed up in elaborate costumes dance to traditional Japanese instruments. The performers play deities, demons, and sometimes humans who appear in ancient Japanese mythology. “Orochi” is one of the most popular - a heroic deity Susano-o slaying an evil serpent or dragon called Yamata-no-orochi in order to save Princes Inada. The serpent had eight heads and eight tails and its body was long enough to cover eight peaks and valleys.
    kagura-11.jpg
  • Kagura 'god entertainment’ Kagura's origins are in Japanese mythology and pre-dates even Kabuki and Noh with regards to performing arts in Japan.  Kagura's origins are in Japanese mythology. It was originally offered to shinto deities to welcome and entertain them and performed only by shinto priests and miko at shrines thanking and praying for abundant crops.  Kagura became common for the public to be enjoyed in modern times  The spectacle starts with a ritualistic dance to welcome the deities and then the entertaining performances follows.  Performers dressed up in elaborate costumes dance to traditional Japanese instruments. The performers play deities, demons, and sometimes humans who appear in ancient Japanese mythology. “Orochi” is one of the most popular - a heroic deity Susano-o slaying an evil serpent or dragon called Yamata-no-orochi in order to save Princes Inada. The serpent had eight heads and eight tails and its body was long enough to cover eight peaks and valleys.
    kagura-15.jpg
  • Kagura 'god entertainment’ Kagura's origins are in Japanese mythology and pre-dates even Kabuki and Noh with regards to performing arts in Japan.  Kagura's origins are in Japanese mythology. It was originally offered to shinto deities to welcome and entertain them and performed only by shinto priests and miko at shrines thanking and praying for abundant crops.  Kagura became common for the public to be enjoyed in modern times  The spectacle starts with a ritualistic dance to welcome the deities and then the entertaining performances follows.  Performers dressed up in elaborate costumes dance to traditional Japanese instruments. The performers play deities, demons, and sometimes humans who appear in ancient Japanese mythology. “Orochi” is one of the most popular - a heroic deity Susano-o slaying an evil serpent or dragon called Yamata-no-orochi in order to save Princes Inada. The serpent had eight heads and eight tails and its body was long enough to cover eight peaks and valleys.
    kagura-10.jpg
  • Kagura 'god entertainment’ Kagura's origins are in Japanese mythology and pre-dates even Kabuki and Noh with regards to performing arts in Japan.  Kagura's origins are in Japanese mythology. It was originally offered to shinto deities to welcome and entertain them and performed only by shinto priests and miko at shrines thanking and praying for abundant crops.  Kagura became common for the public to be enjoyed in modern times  The spectacle starts with a ritualistic dance to welcome the deities and then the entertaining performances follows.  Performers dressed up in elaborate costumes dance to traditional Japanese instruments. The performers play deities, demons, and sometimes humans who appear in ancient Japanese mythology. “Orochi” is one of the most popular - a heroic deity Susano-o slaying an evil serpent or dragon called Yamata-no-orochi in order to save Princes Inada. The serpent had eight heads and eight tails and its body was long enough to cover eight peaks and valleys.
    kagura-12.jpg
  • Kagura 'god entertainment’ Kagura's origins are in Japanese mythology and pre-dates even Kabuki and Noh with regards to performing arts in Japan.  Kagura's origins are in Japanese mythology. It was originally offered to shinto deities to welcome and entertain them and performed only by shinto priests and miko at shrines thanking and praying for abundant crops.  Kagura became common for the public to be enjoyed in modern times  The spectacle starts with a ritualistic dance to welcome the deities and then the entertaining performances follows.  Performers dressed up in elaborate costumes dance to traditional Japanese instruments. The performers play deities, demons, and sometimes humans who appear in ancient Japanese mythology. “Orochi” is one of the most popular - a heroic deity Susano-o slaying an evil serpent or dragon called Yamata-no-orochi in order to save Princes Inada. The serpent had eight heads and eight tails and its body was long enough to cover eight peaks and valleys.
    kagura-2.jpg
  • 35. Kagura 神楽  literally ‘entertainment of the gods’ has its origins in Japanese mythology and predates Kabuki and Noh as performing arts in Japan. It was originally performed only by shinto priests and acolytes during ceremonies, meant to entertain shinto divinities. The spectacle starts with a ritualistic dance to welcome the deities and then the entertaining performances follow.  Performers dressed up in elaborate costumes dance to music from traditional Japanese instruments. The performers play deities, demons, and sometimes humans who appear in ancient Japanese mythology.  Hayachine Kagura, an austere form of Kagura from the mountains of Iwate Prefecture, has been given intangible UNESCO status, although all forms of kagura share similar qualities.
    35.INTANGIBLE-KAGURA-02.jpg
  • 35. Kagura 神楽  literally ‘entertainment of the gods’ has its origins in Japanese mythology and predates Kabuki and Noh as performing arts in Japan. It was originally performed only by shinto priests and acolytes during ceremonies, meant to entertain shinto divinities. The spectacle starts with a ritualistic dance to welcome the deities and then the entertaining performances follow.  Performers dressed up in elaborate costumes dance to music from traditional Japanese instruments. The performers play deities, demons, and sometimes humans who appear in ancient Japanese mythology.  Hayachine Kagura, an austere form of Kagura from the mountains of Iwate Prefecture, has been given intangible UNESCO status, although all forms of kagura share similar qualities.
    35.INTANGIBLE-KAGURA-06.jpg
  • Kagura 'god entertainment’ Kagura's origins are in Japanese mythology and pre-dates even Kabuki and Noh with regards to performing arts in Japan.  Kagura's origins are in Japanese mythology. It was originally offered to shinto deities to welcome and entertain them and performed only by shinto priests and miko at shrines thanking and praying for abundant crops.  Kagura became common for the public to be enjoyed in modern times  The spectacle starts with a ritualistic dance to welcome the deities and then the entertaining performances follows.  Performers dressed up in elaborate costumes dance to traditional Japanese instruments. The performers play deities, demons, and sometimes humans who appear in ancient Japanese mythology. “Orochi” is one of the most popular - a heroic deity Susano-o slaying an evil serpent or dragon called Yamata-no-orochi in order to save Princes Inada. The serpent had eight heads and eight tails and its body was long enough to cover eight peaks and valleys.
    kagura-8.jpg
  • Kagura 'god entertainment’ Kagura's origins are in Japanese mythology and pre-dates even Kabuki and Noh with regards to performing arts in Japan.  Kagura's origins are in Japanese mythology. It was originally offered to shinto deities to welcome and entertain them and performed only by shinto priests and miko at shrines thanking and praying for abundant crops.  Kagura became common for the public to be enjoyed in modern times  The spectacle starts with a ritualistic dance to welcome the deities and then the entertaining performances follows.  Performers dressed up in elaborate costumes dance to traditional Japanese instruments. The performers play deities, demons, and sometimes humans who appear in ancient Japanese mythology. “Orochi” is one of the most popular - a heroic deity Susano-o slaying an evil serpent or dragon called Yamata-no-orochi in order to save Princes Inada. The serpent had eight heads and eight tails and its body was long enough to cover eight peaks and valleys.
    kagura-17.jpg
  • Kagura 'god entertainment’ Kagura's origins are in Japanese mythology and pre-dates even Kabuki and Noh with regards to performing arts in Japan.  Kagura's origins are in Japanese mythology. It was originally offered to shinto deities to welcome and entertain them and performed only by shinto priests and miko at shrines thanking and praying for abundant crops.  Kagura became common for the public to be enjoyed in modern times  The spectacle starts with a ritualistic dance to welcome the deities and then the entertaining performances follows.  Performers dressed up in elaborate costumes dance to traditional Japanese instruments. The performers play deities, demons, and sometimes humans who appear in ancient Japanese mythology. “Orochi” is one of the most popular - a heroic deity Susano-o slaying an evil serpent or dragon called Yamata-no-orochi in order to save Princes Inada. The serpent had eight heads and eight tails and its body was long enough to cover eight peaks and valleys.
    kagura-5.jpg
  • Kagura 'god entertainment’ Kagura's origins are in Japanese mythology and pre-dates even Kabuki and Noh with regards to performing arts in Japan.  Kagura's origins are in Japanese mythology. It was originally offered to shinto deities to welcome and entertain them and performed only by shinto priests and miko at shrines thanking and praying for abundant crops.  Kagura became common for the public to be enjoyed in modern times  The spectacle starts with a ritualistic dance to welcome the deities and then the entertaining performances follows.  Performers dressed up in elaborate costumes dance to traditional Japanese instruments. The performers play deities, demons, and sometimes humans who appear in ancient Japanese mythology. “Orochi” is one of the most popular - a heroic deity Susano-o slaying an evil serpent or dragon called Yamata-no-orochi in order to save Princes Inada. The serpent had eight heads and eight tails and its body was long enough to cover eight peaks and valleys.
    kagura-1.jpg
  • Kagura 'god entertainment’ Kagura's origins are in Japanese mythology and pre-dates even Kabuki and Noh with regards to performing arts in Japan.  Kagura's origins are in Japanese mythology. It was originally offered to shinto deities to welcome and entertain them and performed only by shinto priests and miko at shrines thanking and praying for abundant crops.  Kagura became common for the public to be enjoyed in modern times  The spectacle starts with a ritualistic dance to welcome the deities and then the entertaining performances follows.  Performers dressed up in elaborate costumes dance to traditional Japanese instruments. The performers play deities, demons, and sometimes humans who appear in ancient Japanese mythology. “Orochi” is one of the most popular - a heroic deity Susano-o slaying an evil serpent or dragon called Yamata-no-orochi in order to save Princes Inada. The serpent had eight heads and eight tails and its body was long enough to cover eight peaks and valleys.
    kagura-3.jpg
  • Kagura 'god entertainment’ Kagura's origins are in Japanese mythology and pre-dates even Kabuki and Noh with regards to performing arts in Japan.  Kagura's origins are in Japanese mythology. It was originally offered to shinto deities to welcome and entertain them and performed only by shinto priests and miko at shrines thanking and praying for abundant crops.  Kagura became common for the public to be enjoyed in modern times  The spectacle starts with a ritualistic dance to welcome the deities and then the entertaining performances follows.  Performers dressed up in elaborate costumes dance to traditional Japanese instruments. The performers play deities, demons, and sometimes humans who appear in ancient Japanese mythology. “Orochi” is one of the most popular - a heroic deity Susano-o slaying an evil serpent or dragon called Yamata-no-orochi in order to save Princes Inada. The serpent had eight heads and eight tails and its body was long enough to cover eight peaks and valleys.
    kagura-7.jpg
  • Kagura 'god entertainment’ Kagura's origins are in Japanese mythology and pre-dates even Kabuki and Noh with regards to performing arts in Japan.  Kagura's origins are in Japanese mythology. It was originally offered to shinto deities to welcome and entertain them and performed only by shinto priests and miko at shrines thanking and praying for abundant crops.  Kagura became common for the public to be enjoyed in modern times  The spectacle starts with a ritualistic dance to welcome the deities and then the entertaining performances follows.  Performers dressed up in elaborate costumes dance to traditional Japanese instruments. The performers play deities, demons, and sometimes humans who appear in ancient Japanese mythology. “Orochi” is one of the most popular - a heroic deity Susano-o slaying an evil serpent or dragon called Yamata-no-orochi in order to save Princes Inada. The serpent had eight heads and eight tails and its body was long enough to cover eight peaks and valleys.
    kagura-4.jpg
  • Kagura Performance Hachiman - Kagura or 'god entertainment’ - Kagura's origins are in Japanese mythology and pre-dates even Kabuki and Noh with regards to performing arts in Japan.  Kagura's origins are in Japanese mythology. It was originally offered to shinto deities to welcome and entertain them and performed only by shinto priests and miko at shrines thanking and praying for abundant crops.  Kagura became common for the public to be enjoyed in modern times  The spectacle starts with a ritualistic dance to welcome the deities and then the entertaining performances follows.  Performers dressed up in elaborate costumes dance to traditional Japanese instruments. The performers play deities, demons, and sometimes humans who appear in ancient Japanese mythology.
    iwami-kagura-3.jpg
  • Kagura Performance Hachiman - Kagura or 'god entertainment’ - Kagura's origins are in Japanese mythology and pre-dates even Kabuki and Noh with regards to performing arts in Japan.  Kagura's origins are in Japanese mythology. It was originally offered to shinto deities to welcome and entertain them and performed only by shinto priests and miko at shrines thanking and praying for abundant crops.  Kagura became common for the public to be enjoyed in modern times  The spectacle starts with a ritualistic dance to welcome the deities and then the entertaining performances follows.  Performers dressed up in elaborate costumes dance to traditional Japanese instruments. The performers play deities, demons, and sometimes humans who appear in ancient Japanese mythology.
    iwami-kagura-6.jpg
  • Kagura Performance Takenouchi - Kagura or 'god entertainment’ - Kagura's origins are in Japanese mythology and pre-dates even Kabuki and Noh with regards to performing arts in Japan.  Kagura's origins are in Japanese mythology. It was originally offered to shinto deities to welcome and entertain them and performed only by shinto priests and miko at shrines thanking and praying for abundant crops.  Kagura became common for the public to be enjoyed in modern times  The spectacle starts with a ritualistic dance to welcome the deities and then the entertaining performances follows.  Performers dressed up in elaborate costumes dance to traditional Japanese instruments. The performers play deities, demons, and sometimes humans who appear in ancient Japanese mythology.
    iwami-kagura-18.jpg
  • Kagura Performance Takenouchi - Kagura or 'god entertainment’ - Kagura's origins are in Japanese mythology and pre-dates even Kabuki and Noh with regards to performing arts in Japan.  Kagura's origins are in Japanese mythology. It was originally offered to shinto deities to welcome and entertain them and performed only by shinto priests and miko at shrines thanking and praying for abundant crops.  Kagura became common for the public to be enjoyed in modern times  The spectacle starts with a ritualistic dance to welcome the deities and then the entertaining performances follows.  Performers dressed up in elaborate costumes dance to traditional Japanese instruments. The performers play deities, demons, and sometimes humans who appear in ancient Japanese mythology.
    iwami-kagura-17.jpg
  • Kagura Performance Takenouchi - Kagura or 'god entertainment’ - Kagura's origins are in Japanese mythology and pre-dates even Kabuki and Noh with regards to performing arts in Japan.  Kagura's origins are in Japanese mythology. It was originally offered to shinto deities to welcome and entertain them and performed only by shinto priests and miko at shrines thanking and praying for abundant crops.  Kagura became common for the public to be enjoyed in modern times  The spectacle starts with a ritualistic dance to welcome the deities and then the entertaining performances follows.  Performers dressed up in elaborate costumes dance to traditional Japanese instruments. The performers play deities, demons, and sometimes humans who appear in ancient Japanese mythology.
    iwami-kagura-15.jpg
  • Kagura Performance Takenouchi - Kagura or 'god entertainment’ - Kagura's origins are in Japanese mythology and pre-dates even Kabuki and Noh with regards to performing arts in Japan.  Kagura's origins are in Japanese mythology. It was originally offered to shinto deities to welcome and entertain them and performed only by shinto priests and miko at shrines thanking and praying for abundant crops.  Kagura became common for the public to be enjoyed in modern times  The spectacle starts with a ritualistic dance to welcome the deities and then the entertaining performances follows.  Performers dressed up in elaborate costumes dance to traditional Japanese instruments. The performers play deities, demons, and sometimes humans who appear in ancient Japanese mythology.
    iwami-kagura-8.jpg
  • Kagura Performance Hachiman - Kagura or 'god entertainment’ - Kagura's origins are in Japanese mythology and pre-dates even Kabuki and Noh with regards to performing arts in Japan.  Kagura's origins are in Japanese mythology. It was originally offered to shinto deities to welcome and entertain them and performed only by shinto priests and miko at shrines thanking and praying for abundant crops.  Kagura became common for the public to be enjoyed in modern times  The spectacle starts with a ritualistic dance to welcome the deities and then the entertaining performances follows.  Performers dressed up in elaborate costumes dance to traditional Japanese instruments. The performers play deities, demons, and sometimes humans who appear in ancient Japanese mythology.
    iwami-kagura-7.jpg
  • Kagura Performance Hachiman - Kagura or 'god entertainment’ - Kagura's origins are in Japanese mythology and pre-dates even Kabuki and Noh with regards to performing arts in Japan.  Kagura's origins are in Japanese mythology. It was originally offered to shinto deities to welcome and entertain them and performed only by shinto priests and miko at shrines thanking and praying for abundant crops.  Kagura became common for the public to be enjoyed in modern times  The spectacle starts with a ritualistic dance to welcome the deities and then the entertaining performances follows.  Performers dressed up in elaborate costumes dance to traditional Japanese instruments. The performers play deities, demons, and sometimes humans who appear in ancient Japanese mythology.
    iwami-kagura-5.jpg
  • Kagura Performance Takenouchi - Kagura or 'god entertainment’ - Kagura's origins are in Japanese mythology and pre-dates even Kabuki and Noh with regards to performing arts in Japan.  Kagura's origins are in Japanese mythology. It was originally offered to shinto deities to welcome and entertain them and performed only by shinto priests and miko at shrines thanking and praying for abundant crops.  Kagura became common for the public to be enjoyed in modern times  The spectacle starts with a ritualistic dance to welcome the deities and then the entertaining performances follows.  Performers dressed up in elaborate costumes dance to traditional Japanese instruments. The performers play deities, demons, and sometimes humans who appear in ancient Japanese mythology.
    iwami-kagura-19.jpg
  • Kagura Performance Takenouchi - Kagura or 'god entertainment’ - Kagura's origins are in Japanese mythology and pre-dates even Kabuki and Noh with regards to performing arts in Japan.  Kagura's origins are in Japanese mythology. It was originally offered to shinto deities to welcome and entertain them and performed only by shinto priests and miko at shrines thanking and praying for abundant crops.  Kagura became common for the public to be enjoyed in modern times  The spectacle starts with a ritualistic dance to welcome the deities and then the entertaining performances follows.  Performers dressed up in elaborate costumes dance to traditional Japanese instruments. The performers play deities, demons, and sometimes humans who appear in ancient Japanese mythology.
    iwami-kagura-16.jpg
  • Kagura Performance Takenouchi - Kagura or 'god entertainment’ - Kagura's origins are in Japanese mythology and pre-dates even Kabuki and Noh with regards to performing arts in Japan.  Kagura's origins are in Japanese mythology. It was originally offered to shinto deities to welcome and entertain them and performed only by shinto priests and miko at shrines thanking and praying for abundant crops.  Kagura became common for the public to be enjoyed in modern times  The spectacle starts with a ritualistic dance to welcome the deities and then the entertaining performances follows.  Performers dressed up in elaborate costumes dance to traditional Japanese instruments. The performers play deities, demons, and sometimes humans who appear in ancient Japanese mythology.
    iwami-kagura-10.jpg