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Shiraishi Odori
白石踊しらいしおどり
D A T E2026-08-13 — 2026-08-16
A Bon dance practiced on Shiraishi Island in the Seto Inland Sea. Said to have originated as a memorial for those killed in the 1183 Battle of Mizushima between the Genji and Heike clans, it is extraordinary in that more than ten distinct dances are performed simultaneously to the same drum beat and song. It is a nationally designated Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property and a component element of the UNESCO ICH 'Furyu-odori' inscription.
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Highlights
- 01Designated Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property
- 02Component of the UNESCO ICH 'Furyu-odori' element
- 03Ten-plus distinct dances performed simultaneously to one beat
- 04Tradition links it to memorial for the 1183 Battle of Mizushima
- 05Centered on an island-style tower stage, often built near the sea
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