Takachiho Kagura Masks
Updated at 2023-05-31
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Miyazaki Prefecture hosts the Takachiho Night Kagura in November each year. According to Japanese mythology, Amaterasu once retreated to a cave called Ame No Iwayato, depriving the world of light. It was goddess Ame No Uzume who led Amaterasu back into the world by dancing in front of the cave. Takachiho Night Kagura is composed of 33 acts. Dancers wear various masks representing fertility, wealth, and marriage, performing throughout the night. The Takachiho Night Kagura is recognized as a national cultural heritage by the Japanese government.
Name
Takachiho Kagura Masks
Giver
Shunji Kono, Governor of Miyazaki Prefecture
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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