A Dancer Who Conveys the Descent of the Gods

Kagura of the Crimson Bell — A Taishou Era Divine Mystery Singing and dancing to soothe the gods—this is the sacred performing art known as Kagura. During the Taishō era, in Hiroshima’s Takada District, the Kakukakusho Family leads a Kagura troupe beloved by the locals. But behind their public performances lies a secret duty, one that has been passed down… Read more