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Interview with a Kagura Mask Master - Part 2

Interview with a Kagura Mask Master - Part 2

The wooden masks sold at our store are made by Mr. Miyata, who has been a craftsman for 45 years.I interviewed him and asked him about his thoughts on kagura and...

Interview with a Kagura Mask Master - Part 2

The wooden masks sold at our store are made by Mr. Miyata, who has been a craftsman for 45 years.I interviewed him and asked him about his thoughts on kagura and...

Interview with a Kagura Mask Master - Part 1

Interview with a Kagura Mask Master - Part 1

The wooden masks sold at our store are made by Mr. Miyata, who has been a craftsman for 45 years.I interviewed him about his life as a Kagura mask maker,...

Interview with a Kagura Mask Master - Part 1

The wooden masks sold at our store are made by Mr. Miyata, who has been a craftsman for 45 years.I interviewed him about his life as a Kagura mask maker,...

Etymology and Beginning of Kagura

Etymology and Beginning of Kagura

The word "kagura" is derived from the word "kamukura," which means "seat of the gods," and "kamukura" means a place where the body of a god is enshrined.

Etymology and Beginning of Kagura

The word "kagura" is derived from the word "kamukura," which means "seat of the gods," and "kamukura" means a place where the body of a god is enshrined.