Original Japanese Sword Dance (Kenbu) performance

We collaborated with KOTOs (Japanese zither / harp) and SHOMYO (chanting of Buddhist hymns) at KURAKI Noh Theatre. Please enjoy flashes of 2 swords with Japanese music.

 

◆Kenbu “Yuki-Ai” with Kotos and wooden swords

 Sword Dance: Taro Nash and Maki Matsunaga

 Japanese zither with 13 strings: Yuriko Shimizu and Yukiko Karasawa

 Japanese zither with 17 strings: Hiroki Akazawa

◆Kenbu "One hundred and eleven flashes"  with Shomyo and metal swords   

 Sword Dance: Taro Nash and Maki Matsunaga

 Chanting of Buddhist hymns: Ryuei Kumoi

 

Video Shooting : Yurina Motozuka 

Location : KURAKI Noh Theatre (Yokohama)