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Here, you can enjoy kagura videos at any time. The story of each performance is also introduced in English. About "What is Kagura", click here . For regular performances, click here . Yamata-no-Orochi (The Eight-Head Sneak Demon) Click here to read the summary. Jinrin (The Winged Demon) Click  here  to read the summary. Momijigari (Autumn Foliage Viewing) Click  here  to read the summary. Tsuchigumo (Earth Spiders) Click  here  to read the summary. ＊All videos are copyrighted by the Hiroshima Prefectural Citizens' Culture Center

You are lucky if you are in Hiroshima on Wednesday night. It is because you can see Kagura , one of Hiroshima's representative Traditional Performing Arts, in the downtown area of Hiroshima City. But what is Kagura then? Click here ( Kagura Monzen Touji Village ) Originally, Kagura was performed at local shrines after rice planting or harvesting, but now it is performed once a week on Wednesday nights in the center of Hiroshima City so that people who come from all over the world can see this enjoyable traditional performance. Hiroshima Kagura , like a play, is made up of a story. For example, in the play " Yamata no Orochi ," which is known by most people in Hiroshima, the god Susanoo-no-mikoto defeats a giant snake and saves an elderly couple whose daughters are swallowed by the snake every year. ©Hiroshima Prefectural Citizens' Culture Center Even if you don't understand the words, you will be able to recognize the gods, demons, samurai, etc. by the facial ex...

Have you heard of Daishoin Temple, which was ranked 16th on Tripadvisor as one of Japan's most popular tourist spots 2020 for foreigners? About five minutes walk from the exit of Itsukushima Shrine, there is a mountain rich in nature. On that mountain is the Daishoin Temple. There are several splendid Buddhist buildings on the site, and it is a solemn and quiet place. Why don't you capture the special moments of your life at this temple with its Japanese nature and beautiful buildings and gardens? The wedding department of the Miyajima Momiji-no-ga , "春六花-harurikka-", offers a wedding photo plan at Daishoin Temple. If you are interested, please see http://haruricca.com/img/en.pdf/ Harurikka Daishoin Temple この投稿をInstagramで見る Hiroshima_CVB_official(@hiroshimadays_hcvb)がシェアした投稿

Miyajima Momiji-no-ga , which offers kimono and traditional costumes for noble women 1,000 years ago (Tsubo Shozoku) experiences, sells bags under the brand name “Lien”. “Lien” means "bond" in French. The bags are made of Japanese obi (sash) and Western textiles, and the face of the bag is decorated with wooden button that came from Miyajima's traditional craft, Miyajima rokuro-zaiku. An obi is a sash used when wearing a kimono, but it comes in a variety of patterns. There are gorgeous patterns as well as chic patterns. What they all have in common is that they are made of high-quality materials and each one of them is the only one. There is no other bag in the same as what you found. Please do not miss it! For further information:  https://lienmiyajima.com/ Access (Lien is located inside Momiji-no-ga) ...

Have you ever heard of Kagura before? In Kanji, it is written “神楽”, meaning “the gods enjoy”. Would that help imagine what it is like? It is actually one of the Shinto rituals and is a performance of song and dance dedicated to the gods. Kagura is performed all over Japan, but the style differs by region. In Hiroshima, Kagura is a festival of thanksgiving to God and nature. When the harvest is over in autumn, Kagura is performed at many shrines, including those in Hiroshima City. In Kagura performances around Hiroshima, several actors and flute and drum players perform a story like a musical. It is quite rhythmic, and the children in the audience may even dance along with them. As this culture is deeply connected with agriculture, the stage is not in a formal theater, but in a very casual one. There are no professional Kagura troupes. Normally, pe...

If you are planning to watch 3-day Kagura performance online this week (on December 21st, 22nd and 23rd), this video is really recommended to watch in advance so you can enjoy Kagura performance well! Each Kagura performance is telling a story, and if you know the story, you can understand what is going on at the performance, which makes it more enjoyable! This video gently tells you one major story of Kagura with animation!

You shouldn't miss this chance to enjoy live watching Japanese culture, Kagura with English subtitles! Before the next time you are able to visit Hiroshima, please see this wonderful performance in advance and get ready to actually see them at the theater! **Please be noted that the times shown are all in Japan Time.