Volume 3
Social Practices, Rituals and Festive Events
Preserving Intangible Heritage in Japan: the Role of the Iemoto System
Preserving Intangible Heritage in Japan: the Role of the Iemoto System
Defining Intangible Cultural Heritage and its Stakeholders: the Case of Japan
Former town hall, now tourist centre, in Gujo Hachiman, Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture
Close-up of the yakata [wooden, movable stage]; banner indicates "Kawasaki." one of ten dance songs in the Gujo Odori repertoire
Focal point of Gujo Odori is the yakata[wooden, movable stage] around which festival participants dance to music performed by assigned musician and singers; paper lantern in foreground shows the characters for "Gujo Odori"
Visitors and residents dance Gujo Odori around the yakata [wooden, movable stage]