Kagura (神楽 かぐら, "god-entertainment") is a type of Shinto ritual ceremonial dance. The term is a contraction of the phrase kami no kura ("seat of god"), indicating the presence of gods …

Kagura dances dedicated to native deities and performed at the imperial court or in villages before local Shintō shrines are in essence a symbolic reenactment of the propitiatory dance that lured …

Album: Kagura • Japanese Shinto Ritual MusicTracklisting:00:00:00 – Itako Kamiyose [Invocation of the God]00:04:45 – Sagi Mai [Heron's Dance]00:06:43 – Mochi...

Kagura is a form of music and dance dedicated to Shinto gods. In the Kojiki and other ancient books that tell us about the mythology of Japan, there are stories of one god hiding within a …

Kagura - Japanese Shinto Ritual Music / Kagura Full Album (Full playlist) Here are the songs from Japanese Shinto Ritual Music: Fire-Burning Festival Shinto ...

Kagura performances are always accompanied by a quartet of musicians playing the large taiko drum, the small taiko drum, hand cymbals, and a kagura flute. Surprisingly, sheet music for …

Sep 24, 2015 · Kagura: Kagura, the music of the gods, is a form of traditional Japanese dance theater that recounts the myths of ancient Japan. by Johannes Schonherr. The ideal kagura …

Kagura performed by miko at the Hachiman shrine in Tamba, Hyōgo Prefecture. Kagura (神楽) or 'entertainment of the gods' includes music, dance and poetry and comprises mi-kagura of the …

Jan 20, 2025 · Kagura, meaning “entertainment of the gods,” is a traditional Japanese performance of dance and song offered to deities. Its origins trace back to the Japanese myths …

Nov 9, 2024 · Discover the sacred beauty of Kagura, Japan's enchanting dance for the gods. Explore its rich history, festival significance, and cultural legacy. Join the celebration!