05/07/2025/ Iwami Kagura

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A special performance of Iwami Kagura was presented at a corporate anniversary celebration held at the prestigious Imperial Hotel.

 

Following Golden Week, we arranged a special performance of Iwami Kagura,
a traditional sacred dance from the Iwami region of Shimane Prefecture,
for a corporate anniversary event held at the Imperial Hotel.

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The performance featured a grand ensemble of five musicians and five performers,
showcasing the most popular piece of Iwami Kagura,
Yamata no Orochi (The Eight-Headed Serpent).
Both Japanese guests and international visitors thoroughly enjoyed
this captivating traditional performance.

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With its clear and engaging storyline,
Yamata no Orochi is easy to appreciate for audiences of all nationalities.
Combined with the powerful rhythm of traditional music,
it is a highly recommended performance for any cultural event.