Lion Kagura (Shishi-Kagura) Lion Kagura (Shishi-Kagura) is a Shinto-related lion dance that is practiced, in Akita Prefecture, in the Ogachi, Hiraka, and Semboku areas by
Shishimai In Akita, the word Shishimai (Lion Dance) originally referred only to the lion dance of Bangaku, the ascetics’ kagura dance in the area around
Taiko-Furyū Taiko-Furyū is a big drum performance. The performers beat the drum with art, sometimes combining small and big drums with entertaining rhythms, sometimes carrying