11 Season
325 Episode
Japanology Plus - Season 3 Episode 7 Okinawan Dance
Okinawa Prefecture, the southern tip of Japan, was once home to the ancient independent kingdom of Ryukyu. Through centuries of trade with other countries, the islands of Okinawa developed a unique, international culture, an important part of which is a deep-rooted love of dance. This performing arts tradition has been passed down to this day. This week, our topic is Okinawan dance, and our expert guest is Izumi Higa, an award-winning performer and instructor. And in Plus One, Okinawan performing arts for beginners!
- Year: 2024
- Country: Japan
- Genre: Documentary, Talk
- Studio: NHK WORLD-JAPAN
- Keyword: japan, way of life, arts and culture, japanese folklore, arts and crafts, japanese history, japanese tradition, japanese culture, change vs tradition, japanese society
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- Cast: Peter Barakan, Emma Howard