Kagura Mask
Updated at 2023-05-31
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Kagura is performed during Shinto rituals in Japan. This practice has been recorded in the Kojiki, a Japanese chronicle dating back to 712 A.D. Common folk used to pray to the gods for a plentiful harvest and good fortune through dance. This practice is still quite common today. Kagura is performed all over Japan, but choreography may vary by region. The masks worn during the performance are made by the dance troupe using lightweight and breathable materials. A way to identify the characters in the performance is by looking at the mouth of the mask.
Name
Kagura Mask
Giver
Masahiro Nakano, Choir Chief of the Miyazaki International Foundation
Friendly States
Japan
City
Miyazaki Prefecture
Alliance Date: October 05, 2017
Language: Japanese
Area: 7,735 square kilometers
Population: Approx. 1,070,000 people
Main Industries/Features: Miyazaki Prefecture's sunny weather and beautiful coastline earned it the nickname Japan's Sunshine Place. It is also known as the birthplace of Japanese mythology for the vast number of legend-riveted shrines within its jurisdiction. The policies of Miyazaki Prefecture focus on healthcare, long-term care services, and youth education and support diversified operations in agriculture, forestry, and animal husbandry to assist in industrial transformation.
Category
Handicrafts、Wooden Objects
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