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In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... [read more]
In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... [read more] Blog: Kagura at Hiroshima Castle
Date: November 12th 2005
For the month of November on Saturday nights that are free Kagura performances near Hiroshima Castle, so I thought I would check it out. Kagura is a form of sacred Japanese dances that is performed in honour of the gods. It is a popular form of entertainment today, as well as a way of giving thanks for the harvest in autumn. The particular show I saw was in the Iwami-style which orginated in t ... read more
Date: November 12th 2005
For the month of November on Saturday nights that are free Kagura performances near Hiroshima Castle, so I thought I would check it out. Kagura is a form of sacred Japanese dances that is performed in honour of the gods. It is a popular form of entertainment today, as well as a way of giving thanks for the harvest in autumn. The particular show I saw was in the Iwami-style which orginated in t ... read more
