Weekly performances with dragons and demons in Japan’s Iwami region are an incredible way to connect with and preserve its history.
Iwami Kagura
An intro to Iwami Kagura battle dancing, Noh theater’s wild awesome cousin, and where to see it
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Casey Baseel
Apr 22, 2023 - Tweet
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- (Arifuku Onsen • awesome • COK • cool • culture • history • hot springs • Iwami • Iwami Kagura • onsen • Shimane • Shimane Prefecture • SNJO • theater • travel)
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