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Must-See KAGURA Traditional Japanese Performance in Hiroshima
Episode 19113th January 2026 • Sustainable Travel Japan • JJWalsh
00:00:00 01:01:27

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Rachel Nicholson shares insights on her work with Hiroshima Kagura performances - she translates the story subtitles to English and hosts the live shows every wednesday night in Hiroshima city.

LINKS https://www.rccbc.co.jp/event/kagura/en/

This is the website for the Wednesday Night Kagura performances (that start on 4/1) https://www.hiroshima-kagura.jp/en/

This is the big “what is Kagura” for Hiroshima website Notes from Rachel about Hiroshima Kagura: As for favorite performances, here are some videos my top 3:

  1. Ox-Baby - Ushi-gozen (Asahi-ga-Oka Kagura Troupe)
  2. Lady Takiyasha (Kaminakachōshi Kagura Troupe)
  3. Maple Leaf-Viewing Party (Miyanoki Kagura Troupe)

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