✳︎Book Title: Illustrated Catalog of Japanese Folk Performing Arts ✳︎Author: Yasuji Honda ✳︎Editor: Toshihiko Ban, Asahi Shimbun ✳︎Publisher: Asahi Shimbun ✳︎Publication Year: 1960 (December 10, 1960) ✳︎Pages: 121p ✳︎Size: A4 《Table of Contents》 * Procession of Taneguri Festival (Color Plate) * Sōya Kyōgen Masks * Kagura * Miko Dance * Izumo-ryū Kagura * Ise Kagura * Yamabushi Kagura / Bangaku * Ōkagura * Dengaku * Tagayoi: A Ritual of Premonition * Taue Odori (Rice Planting Dance) * Taue Shinji (Rice Planting Ritual) * Dengaku Odori (Dengaku Dance) * Fūryū * Nenbutsu Odori (Buddhist Chanting Dance) * Bon Odori (Obon Dance) * Taiko Odori (Drum Dance) * Kakko Shishi Mai (Drum Lion Dance) * Kouta Odori (Short Song Dance) * Kasō Fūryū (Costumed Fūryū) * Nerikomi Fūryū (Processional Fūryū) * Tsukurimono Fūryū (Prop-based Fūryū) * Shukufuku Gei (Blessing Performance) * Katarimono (Narrative Performance) * Gairai Gei (Imported Performance) * Gigaku * Bugaku * Nōnen * Nijūgo Bosatsu Raigōe (Twenty-five Bodhisattvas' Arrival Ceremony) * Sangaku * Nō / Kyōgen * Ningyō Shibai (Puppet Theater) * Kabuki Shibai (Kabuki Theater) * Masks and Musical Instruments * Efficacy of Performing Arts * Supplementary Notes * Folk Performing Arts / Local Performing Arts * Definition of Performing Arts * Events and Performing Arts * Characteristics of Local Performing Arts * History of Research on Folk Performing Arts * Collection Methods * Japanese Folk Dance Featuring The Bon Odori * National Folk Performing Arts (by Prefecture) * List of Folk Performing Arts in Kamigyo * Local Dance and Folk Dance Association * National Folk Performing Arts Convention (Art Festival) * Illustrated Catalog by Prefecture * Bibliography of Japanese Folk Performing Arts * Distribution Map of Folk Performing Arts * Afterword This book, produced with the full effort of Asahi Shimbun at the time, visually explains the traditional folk performing arts of various regions across Japan, including those that have now fallen into disuse. It extensively covers numerous kagura, dances, dengaku, bon odori, puppet shows, and more, with a wealth of illustrations (photographs). The end of the book includes a "Distribution Map of Japanese Folk Performing Arts," explanations, and a list of references, making it a rare photographic catalog today. ◉⤵︎Search Terms Below #Folk Toys, Kōjin Mask, Lion Head Sculpture, Wood Carving, Kagura Mask, Kyōgen Mask, Folk Mask, Votive Mask, Strange Mask, Bangaku Tradition, Yamabushi Kagura, Nenbutsu Odori, Ritual of Premonition, Rural Kabuki, Tagayoi, Gigaku Costume, Festival Events, Folk Performing Arts Distribution, Mad Men, Folk Songs, Rituals, Records of Traditional Culture, Materials for Japanese Folklore Studies, #Yasuji Honda, Roots of Performing Arts, Shinto Ritual Performing Arts, Shiragaku Research, Secret Festivals, Strange Festivals, Kōjin Mask, Lion Head Sculpture, Kyōgen Mask, Folk Mask, Votive Mask, Strange Mask, Bangaku Tradition, Yamabushi Kagura, Nenbutsu Odori, Materials for Ritual of Premonition, Rural Kabuki, Gestures, Bon Odori, Gigaku Costume, Blessing Performance, Folk Performing Arts, Local Performing Arts Magazine, Rituals, Traditional Culture, Folklore Studies, Shinto Ritual Performing Arts, Shiragaku Research, Jomon Prayers, Abyss of the Soul, Primal Vitality, Animism, Strange Gods, Possessing Masks, Raging Souls, Otherworld, Possession, Curse, Sorcery, Magical, Getting Lost, Deep Psychology, Rituals, #Taro Okamoto, Iyomante, Grand Catalog of Japanese Dance