Hyakujiu Group Dance Photo Report (2025.04.26: Hidaka Fire Prevention Festival) [Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture]

What is the Hyakujiu Horse Group Dance?

The Hyakushika Daigunbu is a major performance of Shishiodori, a folk performance that was passed down mainly in the Date Domain and Nanbu Domain during the feudal government. "Hyakushika Daigunbu" was a major performance where deer dance groups from the former Esashi city area gather together across schools.

The spectacular performance in which approximately 100 dancers dance at once was highly praised, and in 2022 it was awarded the "Local Traditional Performance Award Utilization Award"

The Esashi deer dancers, commonly the "Taiko dance style," The sight of her dancing, shaking the long "sasara" that stands on her back and interspersing deer-like gestures at key points, is cute yet brave and captivating the audience.

The Oshu City Esashika Odori Preservation Society, the organizer of Hyakushi Ogun Dance, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.

The Hyakuji Mass Dance, which requires the mobilization of personnel and many organizations, is basically performed only within the Esashi area, and can only be seen at the Esashi Jinku Festival the Michinoku Urabon Festival in August

the Oshu City Esashika Odori Preservation Society, the organizer of the Hyakuka Ogun Dance , which is the operator of Hyakuka Ogun Dance, in 1985, the Hidaka Fire Prevention Festival, .

it was also an exception to the closing project at the Esashi Athletics and Cultural Hall (Sasara Hall), which closed at the end of March 2025 (Reiwa 7)

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One day in March, while watching X, I discovered a post from the Kanazu-ryu Pumice Shishiryu Preservation Society. It's finally coming in two weeks. This is the last opportunity for the lion to dance at Sasara Hall. We look forward to seeing you at the venue for any performances that don't have a "next time" 🦁 #Esashika Odori #Sasara Hall pic.twitter.com/Uiv8yYKLwz — Kanazu-ryu Pumice Snowy Preservation Society (@hirosekaruishi) March 8, 2025 Shishiodori is an ethnic performing arts show that I've always wanted to see live. Furthermore, the words "There will be no next performance" as Sasara Hall will close. If you miss this, there's no more next time...

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Hidaka Fire Prevention Photo Report

The greatest impact of the Hyakujiu Group Dance is best when you have them actually see it on site, but I will post lots of photos to convey the atmosphere as much as possible. I would be happy if I could convey even a little bit of excitement around the area!

Aoiwa

Traveling around the Tohoku region, I enjoy drinking delicious sake and exploring the local history, traditions, and customs. I write articles based on my interests. I'm currently interested in folk performing arts, local toys, and folk beliefs.