This website is a database of audiovisual records of more than 300 folkloric performance arts in Akita Prefecture operated by the Akita International University Institute for Asian Studies and Regional Collaboration. The original website was built with funding from the Agency for Cultural Affairs.

Categories of Folkloric Performance Arts in Akita (Click to see the list in the category.)

Katarimono and Manzai

Sasara and Horse Dance (Koma-Odori)

Lion Kagura (Shishi-Kagura)

Shishimai and Bangaku

Taiko-Furyū and Matsuri-Bayashi

Dengaku and Ta-Asobi

Puppet Theater and Kabuki

Miko-Kagura and Yudate-Kagura

Show (Misemono) and Music Entertainment