It is said that the stick dance handed down in the Takano area was first performed in different places in Kuma County in 1894 and 1895, before and after the First Sino-Japanese War, to celebrate the victory. It is said that the dance was introduced to the Takano area of Itsuki Village during the Taisho era from Toyo Village (present Toyo Town) in Yatsushiro. 《programs》 Niwairi, Jigenji, Sassa, Kamakura, Kuchidoki, Uchiwake