Traditional Performing Arts and Crafts

【National Designation:Intangible Folk】Pantu of Miyakojima

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1. The Pantu Satupunaha (wishes for the home village) of Shimajiri, Hirara, takes place three times a year (between the end of March to the beginning […] read more – >

【National Designation:Craftsmanship】Miyako Jofu

宮古上布

It is said that the Miyako Jofu textile was created by Inaishi, the wife of Eiga Uji Shinei, at the end of the 16th century. Since its designation as […] read more – >

【National Designation】Harvest Festival of Tarama Island

多良間島の豊年祭

The origin of “August Dance” of Tarama Island remains unknown. However, it presumably has something to do with the poll tax system as it was originall[…] read more – >