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A festival dance originating in Kochi Prefecture, characterized by dancing with naruko (wooden clappers). The Kochi Yosakoi Festival, started in 1954, spread nationwide due to its flexibility allowing free choreography and costumes, evolving uniquely in each region including the 'YOSAKOI Soran Festival.'

One of Japan's largest dance festivals held annually in summer in Sapporo, Hokkaido. It uniquely fuses the traditional southern Yosakoi dance with Hokkaido's folk song Soranmbushi, creating an innovative festival. Hundreds of teams compete, attracting approximately 2 million spectators. It promotes regional cultural development and cultural exchange across the Asia-Pacific region.

Traditional Japanese dance performed by Kyoto maiko (apprentice geisha). Combines geisha district culture with rigorous dance training. Famous for festival performances like Gion Matsuri. An integrated art form transmitted alongside traditional kimono, hairstyles, and makeup. Symbolizes Kyoto's tourism culture.

A dance drama performed in spring at Minamiza Theater in Kyoto. Primarily features Hanayagi-style dance performed by Kyoto geishas. Inheriting Edo-period Kyoto aesthetic sensibilities and expressing seasonal beauty through theatrical works. It is a representative stage production of Kyoto performing arts known to tourists.

A contemporary dance performance featuring female dancers at the Kabuki-za Theatre in Asakusa, Tokyo. Blending traditional Japanese dance with modern choreography since the 1950s, it represents Asakusa's cultural identity. This regionally distinctive theatrical expression continues to captivate audiences annually through its unique fusion of classical and contemporary movement.

A classical Japanese dance work based on the Noh play 'Dojo-ji.' A young woman in white undergarment gracefully dances while manipulating a fan and hair ornaments. Established in the Edo period, it remains frequently performed in dance competitions and geisha performances as an essential repertoire piece.