Miyano Ushiro Usu-Daiko Odori (Mortar Drum Dance)
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Category Name：Furyu (Mortar Drum Dance)
This dance is dedicated to the shrine as a rain dance. It consists of 12 drummers, 6 gongs, 1 banner bearer, and 1 donde bearer. This dance was introduced during the Warring States Period. It was often danced to pray for rain.
Municipality
Ashikita Town
Category
Furyu (Mortar Drum Dance)
Specific Location
Tanoura, Ashikita Town
Cultural Property Designation
Ashikita Town Intangible folk cultural property, March 22, 1979. (Showa 54)
Performance Date(s)
October 18 November
Performance Location
Town Facilities Taura Aso Shrine
Preservation Society
Miyanoushiro Usu Drum Dance Preservation Society