The public will be able to appreciate the beauty of Kagura, a type of art that combines dance and theater. It is one of Japan's oldest expressions, with roots dating back to the 17th century, when it emerged as a ritual to express gratitude to the Japanese gods. The origin of this ritual is found in an 8th century Japanese myth.  
In Hiroshima, a new version of Kagura emerged to express feelings of freedom in wartime; after World War II, its interpretation took a drastic change as it began to use themes from other traditional Japanese performing arts such as Noh and Kabuki, becoming a new traditional peace art form. Hiroshima Kagura will present Tsuchigumo, a story about the beginning of the unification of Japan, and Yamata no Orochi, a piece about the fearsome demon Mountain Snake. Today, artists keep this tradition alive to thank the gods of nature, and to represent Japanese history and mythology through performance art. 

Hiroshima Kagura

Company | Japón