# Discover deeper Japan

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- [Lion dance as a hero that carries the legend to the present~ Kanpaku Shishimai 関白獅子舞](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2023/01/22/shishimai-as-a-hero-that-carries-the-legend-to-the-present-kanpaku-shishimai/)
- [Take a dip in ancient times and ward off evil spirits~ Heian Shrine Ceremony 平安神宮追儺式](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2023/01/23/take-a-dip-in-ancient-times-and-ward-off-evil-spirits-heian-shrine-ceremony/)
- [Explore Japan's Oni Legends at Taizanji Temple 太山寺鬼追い](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2023/01/24/explore-japans-oni-legends-at-taizanji-temple/)
- [The lot of an employee is a hard one~Enjoy the rustic kagura at Titibu village 里宮の神楽](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2023/01/28/the-lot-of-an-employee-is-a-hard-oneenjoy-the-rustic-kagura-at-titibu-village/)
- [Nitayama and Hagino serow dance in Shinjo festibal 仁田山、萩野鹿踊り](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2023/01/30/nitayama-and-hagino-serow-dance-in-shinjo-festibal/)
- [Report; Seven Oni bring happiness~ Setubun at Kobe 長田神社追儺式](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2023/02/19/seven-oni-bring-happiness-setubun-at-kobe/)
- [Report~Oni dance in a mountain village~ Hana-matsuri 花祭り](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2025/03/28/oni-dance-in-a-mountain-village-hanamatsuri/)
- [Men-buryu ~Kyushu's representative Oni dance 面浮立](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2025/04/06/men-buryu-kyushus-representative-oni-dance/)
- [The king descends : Nou Hakusan Shrine's Unique festival                能生白山神社](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2025/05/14/king-is-comingno-hakusan-shrine-spring-festival/): Spring festival at the No Hakusan Shrine in Niigata Prefecture, northern Japan. The golden masks dancing in the last evening sun are majestic.Date：24 April every year. Location：7238 Oaza Nou, Itoig
- [Report; Simple, powerful Oni dance~at Hata Choukoji-temple　畑朝光寺鬼踊り](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2026/05/11/report-simple-powerful-oni-danceat-hata-choukoji-temple/)
- [Discover the Rich History of Ashikaga's Kagura Tradition ~Kabasaki hatiman shrine kagura 樺崎八幡太々神楽](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2026/05/28/discover-the-rich-history-of-ashikagas-kagura-tradition/): In the 15th century, a clan that originated from this area went on to rule Japan. Here, in a place that bears the traces of that era, I lose myself in the tradi ...
- [The lion dances, and the monkey clowns around ~Ohashi Koroku shrine Lion dance 胡録神社の獅子舞](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2026/09/30/the-lion-dances-and-the-monkey-clowns-around-ohashi-koroku-shrine-lion-dance-胡録神社の獅子舞/)
- [Shrines Worth Visiting, Kagura Worth Seeing ~Haruna shrine Daidai Kagura ：榛名神社太々神楽](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2026/10/07/shrines-worth-visiting-kagura-worth-seeing-haruna-shrine-daidai-kagura-：榛名神社太々神楽/)
- [Seeing an Oni in the Suburbs of Kyoto ~鬼くすべ](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2026/05/16/reportseeing-an-oni-in-the-suburbs-of-kyoto/)
- [A Unique Kanazawa Experience: Ono Minato Shrine Festival ~悪魔払い](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2026/05/22/ono-minato-shrine-festival-a-unique-kanazawa-experience/)
- [Kiraigo~Buddhist drama that has lasted for about 800 years ~鬼来迎](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2021/03/06/kiraigobuddhist-drama-that-has-lasted-for-about-800-years/): A play to explain Buddhist teachings in an easy-to-understand manner. A masked play that has continued for 800 years in a depopulated town.
- [Manbu oneri~The Luxurious World of Buddha at Dai nenbutu ji-temple ~万部お練り](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2021/04/11/manbu-onerithe-luxurious-world-of-buddha-at-dai-nenbutu-ji-temple/): In Japan, with its Buddhist beliefs, there are several Buddhist performances. One of these events takes place in Osaka. Report on the world of paradise.
- [a rare Buddhist dance~Itozaki of Etizen coast ~糸崎の仏舞](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2025/05/21/a-rare-buddhist-danceitozaki-of-etizen-coast/)
- [Experience the Pure Land Right in the Heart of Tokyo ~Kuhonbutsu Jōshin-ji Temple: Mask-Wearing Ceremony　九品仏お面かぶり](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2026/10/06/experience-the-pure-land-right-in-the-heart-of-tokyo-kuhonbutsu-joshin-ji-temple-mask-wearing-ceremony　九品仏お面かぶり/)
- [A Festival Full of Demon Characters: Chayamachi Oni Festival　茶屋町鬼まつり](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2026/10/02/a-festival-full-of-demon-characters-chayamachi-oni-festival　茶屋町鬼まつり/)
- [A Beautiful Town with White-Walled Houses ~Yanai 柳井](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2026/09/28/a-beautiful-town-with-white-walled-houses-yanai-柳井/)
- [The Lion(Shishi) play dice exposition? ~The lion dance at Suge 菅の獅子舞](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2026/06/04/the-shishi-play-dice-exposition-the-lion-dance-at-suge/): Lions dance. Tengu leap about. While there are many lion dances throughout Japan, gambling is something you can only see here.
- [The Island Where Demons Dance~Oni-daiko (Ondeko) 佐渡の鬼太鼓](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2026/06/11/oni-dance-dance-dance-oni-daiko-ondeko/): Sado is Japan’s largest remote island. When the season comes, the sound of drums beaten by demons echoes throughout the island.
- [A Journey to Meet the Rice Field Gods: The Roots of Japan~ Kirishima shrine festival 霧島神宮お田植え祭](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2026/06/21/a-journey-to-meet-the-rice-field-gods-the-roots-of-japan-kirishima-shrine-festival/): Visit the adorable rice field spirits that can only be seen in Kagoshima
- [Tracing the Origins of Kagura in the Holy Grounds of Izumo  ~1. Odochi Kagura 大土地神楽](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2026/07/06/tracing-the-origins-of-kagura-in-the-holy-grounds-of-izumo-1-odochi-kagura/): The eastern part of Shimane Prefecture is Izumo—the place where the gods gather. It was there that a unique form of kagura flourished.
- [Enjoy the Performing Arts in Hiraizumi, Where the Autumn Foliage Shines Brightly ~Fujiwara festival  ~Day 1 藤原まつり](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2026/07/08/enjoy-the-performing-arts-in-hiraizumi-where-the-autumn-foliage-shines-brightly-fujiwara-festival-day-1/): Along with the Hounokizawa Nenbutsu Sword Dance, visiting Hiraizumi at the peak of its fall-colored foliage
- [Enjoy the Performing Arts in Hiraizumi, Where the Autumn Foliage Shines Brightly ~Fujiwara festival ~Day 2　藤原祭り](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2026/07/11/enjoy-the-performing-arts-in-hiraizumi-where-the-autumn-foliage-shines-brightly-fujiwara-festival-day-2/): Festivals held at World Heritage sites are packed with performing arts. So, which one will you go see?
- [A Bizarre Group Protecting a Giant Lion ~Street Cart Lion of Zakoji 座光寺の獅子舞](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2026/09/22/a-bizarre-group-protecting-a-giant-lion-street-cart-lion-of-zakoji-座光寺の獅子舞/)
- [Watching the "Oni" dance in Kashima City ~2 "Menburyu" at Otonari district 音成面浮立](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2026/09/21/watching-the-oni-dance-in-kashima-city-2-menburyu-at-otonashi-district-音成面浮立/)
- [Shishi , artificial objects and wild masked characters ~Hourai festival ほうらい祭り](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2026/08/29/shishi-artificial-objects-and-wild-masked-characters-hourai-festival-ほうらい祭り/)
- [Watching the "Oni" Dance in Kashima City 1 ~"Menburyu" at Hougaura 母ヶ浦面浮立](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2026/09/17/watching-the-menburyu-dance-in-kashima-city-1-hougaura-母ヶ浦面浮立/)
- [Seeing the Homes of Wealthy Merchants in a Post Town on the Nagasaki Kaidō ~Shiotatsu 塩田津](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2026/09/18/seeing-the-homes-of-wealthy-merchants-in-a-post-town-on-the-nagasaki-kaido-shiotatsu-塩田津/)
- [A kind ogre wishes for happiness ~Oni oi (Evil Spirit Chasing )Ceremony at Miki  三木の鬼追い式](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2026/09/09/a-kind-ogre-wishes-for-happiness-oni-oi-evil-spirit-chasing-ceremony-at-miki-三木の鬼追い式/)
- [be intoxicated by a fox show ~Takengei 竹ン芸 in Nagasaki](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2023/01/01/be-intoxicated-by-a-fox-show-takengei-in-nagasaki/)
- [A town that once thrived on cotton and still retains its old-world charm ~Unshu Hirata 雲州平田](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2026/09/08/a-town-that-once-thrived-on-cotton-and-still-retains-its-old-world-charm-unshu-hirata-雲州平田/)
- [Lion Dance Entertainment: A Strength Contest with the Lion　 ~The Hanahata Lion Dance 花畑の獅子舞](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2026/09/08/lion-dance-entertainment-a-strength-contest-with-the-lion　-the-hanahata-lion-dance-花畑の獅子舞/)
- [Yabu are coming ~Battle in Kure 呉 or the most wild masked characters](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2022/01/16/report-yabu-are-coming-battle-in-kure　呉/)
- [A Festival of Remembrance, Performing Arts of Remembrance ~The Sanriku Minato Festival 三陸港まつり](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2026/09/07/a-festival-of-remembrance-performing-arts-of-remembrance-the-sanriku-minato-festival-三陸港まつり/)
- [Watch an Ancient Mask Parade in the Historic Capital ~ Gigaku parade at Yakushiji temple 薬師寺伎楽](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2026/08/31/watch-an-ancient-mask-parade-in-the-historic-capital-gigaku-parade-at-yakushiji-temple-薬師寺伎楽/)
- [Seeing a Oni in the Kobe Area ~Myouhouji -temple 妙法寺](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2026/09/01/seeing-a-oni-in-the-kobe-area-myouhouji-temple-妙法寺/)
- [A Showdown of Masked Characters ~Hannou festival 飯能祭り](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2026/09/05/a-showdown-of-masked-characters-hannou-festival-飯能祭り/)
- [Report: Let's go to see the festival in Tokyo~Ome grand festival 青梅大祭](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2020/05/25/__trashed-2/)
- [Madara, a mysterious deity of unknown origin, banishes evil ~Madara festival マダラ鬼神祭](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2026/09/03/madara-a-mysterious-deity-of-unknown-origin-banishes-evil-madara-festival-マダラ鬼神祭/)
- [Nagoya castle ~ 名古屋城](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2026/09/03/nagoya-castle-名古屋城/)
- [Tracing the Origins of Kagura in the Holy Grounds of Izumo ~2. Akatsuka kagura 赤塚神楽](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2026/07/16/tracing-the-origins-of-kagura-in-the-holy-grounds-of-izumo-2-akatsuka-kagura/): Community-rooted kagura with a distinct handmade feel. Discover the depth of Izumo Kagura.
- [Kurashiki 倉敷~The town of historic warehouses is always a popular tourist destination](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2026/07/18/kurashiki-the-town-of-historic-warehouses-is-always-a-popular-tourist-destination/): A town where walking through the white-walled storehouses and feeling the breeze along the river lifts your spirits
- [Experience the origins of Shinshu’s lion dance under the fully blooming cherry blossoms ~the Lion dance at Ruriji temple 瑠璃寺の獅子舞](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2026/07/23/experience-the-origins-of-shinshus-lion-dance-under-the-fully-blooming-cherry-blossoms-the-lion-dance-at-ruriji-temple/): A lion tamer who controls a rampaging giant lion. His movements, which are almost elegant, draw people into a dreamlike state.
- [A Supporting Role in a Slightly Odd, Mysterious Festival That Continues in a Major City?—The Shōjō of Kasadera 笠寺の猩々](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2026/08/04/a-supporting-role-in-a-slightly-odd-mysterious-festival-that-continues-in-a-major-city-the-shojo-of-kasadera/): Check out this strange and humorous group of ghosts parading through the heart of urban areas like Nagoya and Tokai City in Aichi Prefecture.
- [Warning: Tengu appear on this mountain. ～The ship festival at Tatsuno 辰野](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2026/08/11/warning-tengu-appear-on-this-mountain-～the-ship-festival-at-tatsuno/)
- [Competition Featuring Traditional Performing Arts from Each Town ~Miya festival 三谷祭](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2026/08/15/competition-featuring-traditional-performing-arts-from-each-town-miya-festival/)
- [Arimatsu 有松 ~A post town along a highway that flourished thanks to the dyeing industry](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2026/08/25/arimatsu-a-post-town-along-a-highway-that-flourished-thanks-to-the-dyeing-industry/)
- [The Battle of the Masked Swordsmen on Noto Island 能登島曲](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2026/08/20/the-battle-of-the-masked-swordsmen-on-noto-island/)
- [Tomonoura　鞆の浦](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2022/01/16/tomonoura　鞆の浦/)
- [Tsuwano town ~津和野町](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2022/01/30/tsuwano-town-津和野町/)
- [Hida Takayama ~Proud home of artisans](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2025/03/19/hida-takayama-proud-home-of-artisans/)
- [Hida Furukawa 飛騨古川](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2025/03/19/hida-furukawa-飛騨古川/)
- [Report: Would you mind spending a calm day at a place away from urban noise?　Part 2~Iidama shrine Daidai kagura~](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2020/04/26/part-2iidama-shrine-daidai-kagura/)
- [Report: Michinoku Folk performing Arts Festival~Kagura](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2020/12/13/michinoku-folk-performing-arts-festivalkagura/)
- [Report: Michinoku traditional folk performing Arts festival ~The Deer Dance](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2020/11/30/michinoku-traditional-folk-performing-festival-the-deer-dance/): You can’t talk about Tohoku’s performing arts without seeing the Deer Dance. Here’s a look at the Deer Dance at Tohoku’s largest performing arts festival in Kitakami City.
- [Report: Michinoku traditional folk performing art festival~Oni-kenbai](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2020/10/18/michinoku-traditional-performing-art-festivaloni-kenbai/)
- [Sawara 佐原 ~old town by the river](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2026/06/23/sawara-佐原/): The townscape along the river evokes memories of its former prosperity. It is commonly known as “Little Edo.” And there’s Katori Shrine, a spiritual power spot.
- [Tochigi 栃木 ~A Town of Warehouses with Three Delights](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2026/06/25/tochigi-栃木-a-town-of-warehouses-with-three-delights/): Although not widely known, hidden treasures lie quietly waiting to be discovered. A stroll through the town that offers three distinct experiences—that’s what Tochigi has to offer.
- [Heron dance (Sagimai)~ Everything is worth a photo chance](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2021/08/30/sagimai-everything-is-worth-a-photo-chance/): A heron whose whiteness is similar to that of a swan. This beautiful dance has been passed down from a small mountain town lined with former samurai residences.
- [Japanese lion dance at Ruri-dera temple in Ina valley](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2021/08/30/shishi-dance-in-ruri-dera-temple/)
- [Japanese lion dance that can be seen in Tokyo~Tokumaru](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2022/08/14/shishi-mai-lion-dance-that-can-be-seen-in-tokyotokumaru/)
- [That's entertainment~ the report of Iwami kagura](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2021/10/17/thats-entertainment-the-report-of-iwami-kagura/): Iwami Kagura is one of the most powerful entertainment in Japan. Dragons breathe fire and heroes fight demons. No words are needed. This is what you need to see in Japan now.
- [Two Must-See 2Museums When Visiting Kagoshima](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2026/06/21/two-must-see-2museums-when-visiting-kagoshima/)
- [Do you have the courage to face them?~Parntoo](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2022/10/22/do-you-have-the-courage-to-face-themparntoo/)
- [What's "Suneka"?~Cold winter, those guys will come again.~Suneka](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2022/08/09/whats-sunekacold-winter-those-guys-will-come-again-suneka/)
- [Oni makes fun of Tengu at Toyohashi](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2022/03/21/ogre-makes-fun-of-tengu-at-toyohashi/)
- [Wishes and amusements of average people ~Utunomiya Futaarayama shrine](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2022/09/04/wishes-and-amusements-of-average-people-utunomiya-futaarayama-shrine/)
- [Report: Tono festival ~Day 2](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2021/06/20/tono-festival-day-2/)
- [Report: Yamadera-temple, haiku, and shishi dance ~or a feast of Yokai](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2021/07/17/yamadera-temple-haiku-and-shishi-dance-or-a-feast-of-yokai/): This is an annual festival in which numerous yokai-like lionesses from the western part of northern Japan dance. The location is a famous mountain temple.
- [Oni runs with fire ~at Dada-do](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2022/03/20/ogre-runs-with-fire-at-dada-do/)
- [Report: "Yokai" parade in Kamakura~"Menkake procession"](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2021/02/14/yokai-parade-in-kamakuramenkake-procession/): Kamakura is one of the three major ancient capitals of Japan. Here, only once a year, a group of yokai-like monsters parade through the town during the daytime.
- [Entertainment by the name of Iwami Kagura](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2022/10/05/entertainment-by-the-name-of-iwami-kagura/): Kagura, a major field of Japanese masked performing arts. A story world based on mythology. Iwami Kagura has taken this world to the extreme of entertainment.
- [Experience Traditional Kagura Performances Near Tokyo~Mitake Kagura](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2022/12/11/experience-traditional-kagura-performances-near-tokyo/)
- [Forced egg eating ceremony and Kagura](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2022/11/13/forced-egg-eating-ceremony-and-kagura/): Date: Every year on November 23Location: 451-2 Tsugamac
- [Cultural Significance of Lion Dances at Shikoda](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2022/11/30/cultural-significance-of-lion-dances-at-shikoda/): This is one of the three lion dances that can be seen n
- [A unique cultural experience at the resort ~Yoron jugoya festival](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2025/03/19/yoron-jugoya-festival/): Date: The 15th day of March, August, and October in the
- [Okuma-kabuto festival お熊甲祭り~ Sarutahiko about to pass](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2025/03/24/okuma-kabuto-festival-お熊甲祭り-sarutahiko-about-to-pass/): Date: September 20 every yearLocation: Kumakabuto shrin
- [Masked characters to be seen during the early summer holidays](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2025/04/27/masked-characters-to-be-seen-during-the-early-summer-holidays/): Golden Week (early-May holiday season in Japan) The che
- [Report: Tono festival ~Day 1, at the city](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2021/06/06/tono-festival-day-1-at-the-city/): Tono, a town where the original Japanese landscape and folk tales remain. It is a town that conveys a number of mysterious traditional performances.
- [Someya juniza kagura in Ishioka](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2022/03/20/someya-juniza-kagura-in-ishioka/)
- [Report: The Lion dance (Shishimai) in Sawai, urban Tokyo](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2021/01/10/the-lion-dance-shishimai-in-sawai-urban-tokyo/)
- [One of the most strange festival ~Kebesu festival](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2022/03/20/one-of-the-most-strange-festival-kebesu-festival/)
- [Strange characters in "Tsu festival"](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2021/08/30/strange-characters-in-tsu-festival/)
- [Boze ~The strangest visiting deity](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2021/08/30/boze-the-strangest-visiting-deity/)
- [Otaue(rice planting) festival at Kirishima Grand shrine](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2021/08/30/otauerice-planting-festival-at-kirishima-grand-shrine/)
- [Ogres vs four -eyed superman~ Setsubun at Yoshida shrine](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2021/09/26/ogres-vs-four-eyed-superman-setsubun-at-yoshida-shrine/)
- [Report: Hakone is more than just hot springs - the lion dance of Miyagino](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2021/02/14/hakone-is-more-than-just-hot-springs-the-lion-dance-of-miyagino/): Date: 15 July every year (Date fixed) Location: Suwa sh
- [Report: Seven Deities of Good Fortune Parade Celebrating the New Year at the center of Tokyo](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2021/04/05/seven-deities-of-good-fortune-parade-celebrating-the-new-year-at-the-center-of-tokyo/): Japan has seven gods who give to the people good fortune. They celebrate the New Year in the very heart of Tokyo.
- [Komatsu hounen Shishiodori](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2021/08/30/komatsu-hounen-shishiodori/): Three lions dance lightly. The highlight is jumping through a ring of fire. Do not miss this performance, which has been handed down from northern Japan.
- [Namahage Sedo Festival](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2021/08/30/namahage-sedo-festival/): This festival is all about Namahage, the most famous ogre in Japan. Many spectators gather at a snowy shrine . Onsen (hot springs) warm up cold bodies.
- [Forced rice eating ceremony in Hokkoji](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2021/08/30/forced-rice-eating-ceremony-in-hokkoji/)
- [Gojinjo Daiko](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2021/08/30/gojinjo-daiko/)
- [Narasawa shrine festival ~Tengu swings big torch](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2021/08/30/narasawa-shrine-festival-tengu-swings-big-torch/)
- [Ogre and other characters run rampant in Obama Nakanata](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2021/08/30/ogre-and-other-characters-run-rampant-in-obama-nakanata/)
- [Dadaoshi at the Hasedera temple](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2021/08/30/dadaoshi-at-the-hasedera-temple/)
- [Iga Ueno Tenjin Festival](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2021/08/30/iga-ueno-tenjin-festival/)
- [Shiide Ogre dance](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2021/08/30/shiide-ogre-dance/)
- [Report: 1/35 of the most important of the folk performing art                                       Haji Ichiryu Saibara Kagura     土師一流催馬楽神楽](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2020/02/14/haji-ichiryu-saibara-kagura/)
- [Report: ~It is just 10 minutes but, those 10 minutes will remain in the memory forever~Ogre fire festival in Takizanji -temple 滝山寺の鬼まつり](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2020/03/11/ogre-fire-festival-in-takizanji-temple/)
- [Report: ceremony to drive out evil spirits in Nara~In the case of Kofukuji-temple 興福寺 and Horyuji-temple 法隆寺](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2020/03/19/ceremony-to-drive-out-evil-spirits-in-nara-in-the-case-of-kofukuji-temple-and-horyuji-temple/)
- [Report: ~ceremony to drive out evil sprits in Nara~In the case of Kofukuji-temple and Horyuji-temple   Part 2](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2020/03/21/ceremony-to-drive-out-evil-sprits-in-narain-the-case-of-kofukuji-temple-and-horyuji-temple-part-2/)
- [Report: Would you mind spending a calm day at a place away from urban noise ?    ~4 kaguras in Kanto area in spring~  vol.1](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2020/04/09/4kaguras-in-kanto-area-in-spring-vol-1/)
- [Report: Would you mind spending a calm day at a place away from urban noise?~part 3  Yamanashi Oka shrine Daidaikagura](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2020/05/04/part-3-yamanashi-oka-shrine-daidaikagura/)
- [Report: Would you mind spending a calm day at a place away from urban noise ? ~Part 4 Yuki Suwa shrine Daidai-Kagura~](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2020/05/10/part-4-yuki-suwa-shrine-daidaikagura/): would you mind enjoying Japan mask culture with beautiful cherry blossoms at a place away from Tokyo?
- [Report: Shall we watch a sketch comedy in Kyoto？ ~Senbon Enma-do Dai Nenbutsu Kyogen 千本ゑんま堂大念仏狂言](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2020/05/30/senbon-enma-do-dai-nenbutsu-kyogen/)
- [Report: 3 reasons for going to Toyama  Part 1 Rokudoji~ Winner of Kingdom of the Lion dance](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2020/08/17/3-reasons-for-going-to-toyama-part-1-rokudoji-winner-of-kingdom-of-the-lion-dance/)
- [Report: Three Reasons for Going to Toyama~Part 2 The  Lion Dance Day in Shinminto](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2020/08/18/three-reasons-for-going-to-toyamapart-2-the-lion-dance-day-in-shinminto/)
- [Report: Namahage Sedo Festival (Matsuri)　なまはげ柴灯祭り](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2020/02/07/namahage-sedo-matsuri/)
- [Report: Strange parade - Lion Dance in Ogawaji　小川寺の獅子舞](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2020/02/10/lion-dance-in-ogawaji/)
- [Report: Watching Kagura in historical town ~Ashikaga Raiden shrine Kagura](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2021/01/12/watching-kagura-in-historical-town-ashikaga-raiden-shrine-kagura/): A performance of the gods, sometimes solemn, sometimes entertaining, based on mythology, performed in a historic town.
- [The most detailed Japanese traditional mask](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2020/06/07/the-most-detailed-japanese-traditional-mask/)
- [Report: Is "Edo Sato Kagura" boring or not?](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2021/03/06/is-edo-sato-kagura-boring-or-not/): Even in the metropolis of Tokyo, there are a number of groups that continue to pass down plays based on myths. This section explains how to see them.
- [Yamadera (Risshakuji-temple)](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2021/08/30/old-town-sightseeing/): The place where the famous haiku poet Basho composed one of his most famous haiku. The building and spectacular view up the long staircase is a sight to behold.
- [Fukuyama castle](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2022/01/16/fukuyama-castle/)
- [Namahage - The most famous ogre in Japan](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/2020/02/07/namahage/)

## 固定ページ

- [Welcome to this sight](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/): welcome to the magical world with traditional masked characters. This sight introduce various traditional masked characters.
- [Kyushu and Okinawa region](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/destination/kyushu-region/)
- [Hokkaido and Tohoku region](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/destination/hokkaido-and-tohoku-region/)
- [Kanto region (belong Tokyo)](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/destination/kanto-region-belong-tokyo/)
- [Chugoku and Shikoku region](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/destination/chugoku-and-shikoku-region/): Tottori Shimane Okayama Hiroshima Yamaguchi Kagawa Ehime Tokushima Kochi
- [Defeating Orochi](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/defeating-orochi/)
- [Chubu region (Chubu, Hokuriku, Shinetsu and Tokai)](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/destination/chubu-region/)
- [Okuninushi hnded over his own country to Amaterasu<br>~Kuni yuzuri 国譲り~](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/reference/japan-mythorogy/okuninushi-hnded-over-his-own-country-to-amaterasukuni-yuzuri-国譲り/)
- [Introduction ~about this sight](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/introduction-about-this-sight/)
- [Area](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/destination/)
- [The grandson of Amaterasu comes down to this world  ~Tenson korin 天孫降臨](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/reference/japan-mythorogy/japan-mychology-and-history/)
- [Amano Iwatobiraki~The revival of the deity of Sun](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/reference/japan-mythorogy/amano-iwatobirakithe-revival-of-the-deity-of-sun/)
- [What's Kagura ?](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/reference/whats-kagura/)
- [Kansai region](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/destination/kansai-region/)

## タグ

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- [February](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/tag/february/)
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- [June](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/tag/june/)
- [July](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/tag/july/)
- [August](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/tag/august/)
- [October](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/tag/october/)
- [November](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/tag/november/)
- [December](https://discoverdeeperjapan.com/tag/december/)