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Gagaku: Japanese Imperial Court Music and Dance In Japan in ancient times, a number of songs and singing styles such as Kagura, Yamato-Uta, and Kume-Uta existed, and these were also accompanied by simple dances. From approximately the 5th …

Reigakusha Gagaku Ensemble - 伶楽舎 (1) Reigakusha is a leading gagaku music ensemble, and was established in 1985 by Sukeyasu Shiba (1935-2019). Shiba used to be a member of the Music Department of the Imperial Household that serves the E…

Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo Puppet Theater: 1. Introduciton Video: 2. Shichinin Sabbaso (Sanbaso: 7 dancers version) About Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo Puppet Theater: Tsuri Onna