KURAKI NOH STAGE
In about 26,000 ㎡size of forest and Japanese garden where you can see Sakura -the cherry trees -, Plum trees, JapaneseMaple trees beautifully landscaped since Meiji era, KURAKI NOH STAGE stands and blends in with surrounding nature of the land.
The stage was originally built in 1917 in Tokyo, then relocated to Yokohama in 1965.鏡板（KagamiIta）Stage backboard painting, literally “mirror panel”; An old Japanese Pine tree is drawn with reference to 影向の松.（Yougouno matsu）Yougoumeans advent of Shinto gods or Buddha where they come into this world.
Thisauthentic painting is by a Japanese artist 平福百穂.（HirafukuHyakusui）(1877-1933)
Facility information
About Yokohama Geisha！
About Kagura
"Kagura is a sacred dance performed while wearing masks, depicting myths from the 'Kojiki' and 'Nihon Shoki.'
It originated from Izumo Kagura, performed by the shrine families of Sada Shrine in Shimane Prefecture, and is believed to have first been introduced to the Kanto region through Saginomiya Shrine in Saitama Prefecture. This kagura evolved into the Haji-style Kamiyo Kagura and entered Edo (presentday Tokyo) in the latter half of the 17th century. Subsequently, it was influenced by Noh, Kabuki, and Japanese classical dance, which were popular in Edo, as well as Kyoto's Mibu Kyogen, which was trendy at the time, eventually taking its present form.
Kagura was also actively performed in Yokohama."
Program Contents and Schedule
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Kagura & Geisha
Kagura (literally means “Sacred Shinto music and dance for worship”)
濱尽宝獅子
(The Lion Dance or “Shi Shi mai” by Hamajin Takarajishi)
The lion dance is performed with a lion-shaped mask and a large cloth. It is a symbol of sacred beast capable of expelling evil from people. This traditional form of performance originated in India and came to Japan in the middle of the eighth century. The lion dance was performed at many celebrational occasions at shrines and temples throughout Japan since the middle of the 14th century.
濱自慢 野毛山節
Hamajiman Nogeyama bushi (literally means “Proud of Yokohama- Noge Mountain Song”)
This is a song to represent and be proud of Yokohama as it is the Japan’s firs port of call. It sings about the location, scenery of the ocean front overlooking the Mt. Fuji. 寿獅子 Kotobuki-Jishi (Literally means “Happy Lion” or Lucky charm dance ) Lion’s gesture is very unique, and resembles the actual animal movement.
大黒舞（Daikoku-mai）
Daikoku-mai (Literally means “Daikoku God Dance” one of the 7 Gods of good fortune. 大黒天様 Daikokuten sama is the official name of this god, originally represents agricultural fortune and prosperity of business. He has a wooden hammer and a fan in his hand. When he prays and shakes the hammer, gold or money, (whatever people wished for) springs up from the hammer to become wealthy. Live Performance - Part Two ‒
Yokohama Geisha Competition Program
Geisha Quiz
Team-based quiz competition, guessing the 'sounds' expressed by taiko drums and the gestures of geisha and identifying what is being expressed and portrayed.
Ozashiki azsobi
"Interactive and enjoyable games, such as 'Konpira Funefune' and 'Yakyuken,' that can be played in a traditional tatami room setting."
三崎遊漁 “やっこ凧“
Misaki Yugyo “Yakko Dako” (literally means “Fun Fishing in Misaki and Flying Kite ”) This is a story, mythology, and folklore of a traditional Kagura mixed into two series of plays. Ebisu God is another god of good fortune, and is believed to bring a good fortune in fishery and prosperity of business. His face is smiling, wearing a raven hat and holding a fishing rod and Sea bream in his hand.
恵比寿様
（Ebisu sama “Ebisu God”）
Now, 恵比寿様（Ebisu sama “Ebisu God”）is often a symbol of wealth 福の神（Fukuno Kami）and 縁起物（Engi mono）good luck fortune. In the play, Ebisu sama will try to fish in the ocean, but he is not successful in the beginning. Other actors come in the play and interact with Ebisu sama, and… see what happens. This nonverbal play is accompanied by flute and drums. The gestures and music express the feeling and situation of the act.
やっこ凧（奴凧）
（Yakko Dako “Samurai’s servant”）
The name of the flying Kite is called “Yakko Dako”. Yakko-san is named for group of servants for Samurai who were socially lower rank status during Edo era. People designed and painted themselves “Yakko” on the kite and flew it to the sky higher than Samura’s big houses to look down on them, and to make jokes that Yakko can fly higher.
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