Takachiho-no-Yokagura
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Takachiho-no-Yokagura is a sacred Shinto ritual that has been dedicated to
Ujigami-sama (the local guardian deity) by various settlements from November
to February since ancient times. For those who cannot attend the full seasonal
festivals, four representative episodes are performed nightly from 8:00 PM to 9:00
PM at the Takachiho Shrine Kagura-den Hall throughout the year.
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First three episodes (The dance of Tajikarao, Uzume, Totori) are based on Iwato
Mythology. The dance of Goshitai is a dance of a married couple (Izanagi and
Izanami) living happily together. It expresses a prayer for a rich harvest, happily
married, smooth delivery and pregnancy.
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