The lion dance
Senoh
Senji
Senwaka
Kikusen
Kasen
Shusen
Senmaru
The lion masks
Intangible Folk-Cultural Property of Tokyo
Japanese traditional juggling and the lion dance

Edo-Daikagura

MaruichiMaruichi Senoh TroupeMaruichi

Official site

Japanese site
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The name of our troupe was changed on June 2005.
Old name: Edo-Daikagura The Kosen Kagami Troupe
New name: Edo-Daikagura Maruichi Senoh Troupe
What is "Edo-Daikagura"?
The original purpose of Daikagura was to serve as a talisman for the people, chasing away evil on behalf of the gods of the shrines. Thus, Daikagura was originally a very sacred and serious performance. Today, the performance is becoming people's entertainment. They wear a "kimono" and perform Japanese traditional juggling and the lion dance. If you get bitten by the lion, it's good luck! Various objects are spun around on the top of an umbrella. A teacup is balanced on top of a long pole. Don't blink!
CONTENTS
Overview of the Performances
Resume, Photos & Movie
CONTACT
If you want to see our performances, please send us e-mail! But, our English is very poor. So, please use easy sentences.