Arifuku Onsen

An intro to Iwami Kagura battle dancing, Noh theater’s wild awesome cousin, and where to see it

Weekly performances with dragons and demons in Japan’s Iwami region are an incredible way to connect with and preserve its history.

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We visit the Giant Buddha statue that our reporter dubs “kawaii” and “like a mascot character”

The Arifuku Daibutsu in Shimane Prefecture is free for viewing by the public.

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