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Kuromori Kabuki In Sakata
In this photo shows residents and visitors during a Kuromori Kabuki Performance at Kuromori, Sakata, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan on Feb. 17, 2019. The Agriculturally themed kabuki has been performed for over 280 years continuously from the mid-Edo era, as a dedication to the Kuromori Hie Shrine in Sakata city. Kuromori kabuki is farmers Kabuki performance performed for the gods within the shrine during the extreme cold of February to coincide with the Lunar New Year, and as such it is also referred to as The dance in snow or The cold dance. It is considered to be one of the nations best with its grand scale and variety of performances, and has been designated as one of Yamagatas prefectural intangible folklore cultural assets. (Photo by Richard Atrero de Guzman/Nur Photo) (Photo by Richard Atrero de Guzman/NurPhoto)
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| Photo ID | #3831586 |
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| Date Taken | |
| Location | N/A |
| Photographer | Richard Atrero de Guzman/NurPhoto |
| Category | Human Interest |
| Copyright | © 2025 NurPhoto - Richard Atrero de Guzman/NurPhoto |
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