Tateishi Hyakusho Dance

Hanamaki City

Southern Iwate

It was started in the early Showa era as an annual ritual at Tateishi Inari Shrine to pray for and offer a rich harvest. The content of the dance is based on the theme of rice cultivation by farmers, and is a choreography of traditional agricultural work.The dance is set to the rhythm of drums, flutes, and bells, which are rich in earthy colors. Town-designated intangible folk cultural property.

residence/location: Tateishi, Towa-cho, Hanamaki-shi, Iwate 025-0000
Inquiries: Contact Name: Kuniyoshi Kanizawa

Phone: 0198-44-2878
Website: http://www.city.hanamaki.iwate.jp/

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