Kahoku Chayama-Uta (Tea Mountain Song)

Category Name:Production / Livelihood

The Shikakita Chayama Uta, which has been sung since the end of the Edo period in the Kahoku area, famous for its tea production , is known for its simple lyrics and verses, and is popular at folk song conventions throughout Japan.

Municipality

Yamaga City

Category

Production / Livelihood

Specific Location

Kahoku-machi

Cultural Property Designation

Yamaga City Intangible Folk Cultural Property April 1, 1989

Performance Date(s)

last Sunday of October / mid-November

Performance Location

Kahoku Athletic Center / Kahoku Grounds

Preservation Society

Kahoku Chayama-uta Preservation Society