Observed arrival · 2026-08-25

Yanagiya Souke and the Three-Century Art of Mito Daikagura

yanagiya-souke.com Observed source

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The official site of a Japanese daikagura lineage offering lion dances, auspicious acrobatics, ritual performances, workshops, and cultural programs.

Landing page captured for the 2026-08-25 issue.

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The homepage breaks the repertoire into ritual lion dance, auspicious acrobatics, and Shoki dance, connecting each to particular prayers or ceremonies. It describes adjustable bookings by performer count, duration, and program, with formats ranging from shrine dedications and school visits to nursing-home performances and workshops. The group identifies bases in Mito and Tokyo, links to an acrobatics YouTube channel, and offers five language choices on the homepage.

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