Location: Kurobuchi, Higashi-Yuri-machi, Yurihonjo City
Site(s) of performance: Yasaka Shrine and other places in the community
Date(s): January 3, June 15, August 14, and late August
Category: Shishimai and Bangaku
Kurobuchi Shishimai is a shishimai (lion dance) for the repulsion of evil spirits. It has three numbers: namely, the Sword Dance, House-Entrance Dance, and Creeping Dance (or living-room dance). On January 3, the shishimai season is opened with a dance of divine offerings at Yasaka Shrine. The House-Entrance Dance is performed on August 13 in the evening to visit all the houses of the community.

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