Traditional Performing Arts and Crafts
【National Designation:Intangible Folk】Pantu of Miyakojima
![宮古島のパーントゥ01](https://miyakojimabunkazai.jp/en/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/miyako-005-1-150x150.jpg)
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](https://miyakojimabunkazai.jp/en/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/miyako-004-150x150.jpg)
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](https://miyakojimabunkazai.jp/en/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/miyako-155-5-150x150.jpg)
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 – >