In the coastal areas of the Sanriku region, there is a custom called “Mawari Kagura,” in which Kagura groups tour from Kuji (north bound) to Kamaishi (sounth bound) and perform Kagura while staying at peoples houses for over two months from New Year’s. In Miyako city, Muromori Kagura and Fudai Kagura carry out this tour. Kuromori Kagura (which is designated as a national important intangible forlk cultural property), the performers carry around a “Gongen-sama” which is a Shishito(a lion head) and the spirit of the Kuromori Shrine is transferred to, and tour around the village to perform Kagura for exorcisms and fire-fighting prayer in front of the house. At night, … Continue reading 【Sanriku Festival】 Kuromori Kagura Maihajime (Miyako City) 2025.1.3(Fri.)