This site introduces the contents created by the KANSAI OSAKA 21st Century Association to explain the "Yasoshima Matsuri". We hope that you will learn more about Osaka in Japan and help you to visit the historical places of Osaka.
Keywords: Yasoshima Matsuri, Osaka, sightseeing, history exploration, court ritual, scroll picture, ikutama,
What is the Yasoshima Matsuri ?
Keynote Speaker: Shoji Okada
Professor Emeritus of Kokugakuin University
(Shinto history)
Summary: Introducing an overview of the studies on the court ritual Yasoshima Matsuri.
Introduction of the picture scroll Yasoshima Matsuri
Produced by: KANSAI OSAKA 21st Century Association
With the cooperation of Hokoku Shrine, Osaka Castle Museum
Edited by: Toppan Printing Co., Ltd.
Summary: Introducing all 3 volumes – a total of 54 meters in length – of the picture scroll Yasoshima Matsuri using 4K video.
Introduction of related places
Produced by: KANSAI・OSAKA 21st Century Association
Edited by: Toppan Printing Co., Ltd.
Summary: Introducing the places related to the Yasoshima Matsuri using 4K video and old map.
Introduction of Noh play IKUTAMA
Produced by: KANSAI OSAKA 21st Century Association
With the cooperation of The Nohgaku Performers’ Association, Ikutama Shrine
Edited by: Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.
Summary: Introducing the highlight scenes of Noh play "Ikutama", which was produced with reference to the Yasoshima Matsuri.
Related information ( source: the Commemorative Symposium )
The Commemorative Symposium for the New Era was held on November 30, 2020 with no audience.
Introducing a feature article summarizing the outline of the symposium and the performing arts (partial excerpt).
Feature article （SANKEI SHINBUN OSAKA, Dec. 18 ,2020)
Summary : Introducing the outline of the symposium including the panel discussion on "What should we do in the future to revitalize Osaka".
Feature article : Click here
Symposium pamphlet : Click here
Participants : Koji Takashima*, Kaoru Tamaoka**, Robert Campbell***, Ayumi Watanabe****
* Visiting Professor of Osaka University, ** Author, Professor of Osaka University of Arts, *** Ph.D., Director-General of NIJL, **** Executive Announcer of NHK CTI
Japanese Drum "Yasoshima Taiko"
A Japanese drum that celebrates Ikutama-Shrine, the guardian of Japan.
Shrine meiden Dance "Ikutama-no-Mai"
A shrine maiden dance that praises Ikutama-Shrine, the guardian of Japan.