About the Ibaraki Prefecture Daikagura Association

Ibaraki Prefecture Daikagura Association

Association Launch

The Ibaraki Prefecture Daikagura Association was established in 1941 as the Ibaraki branch of the Greater Japan Daikagura Acrobatics Association (now the Daikagura Acrobatics Association).

On April 16, 1941, the vice president of the Tokyo headquarters of Okina-ya Koraku (a branch of the Yanagiya Kikuzo school) asked, "Since the Daiko Acrobatics Association has been established in the central area, why not form a branch in Ibaraki as well?" On April 21 of the same year, a meeting to prepare for the formation of a branch was held by volunteers from within the prefecture at the home of Yanagiya Kikuzo in Mito.

Then, on June 19th, 11 group leaders from across the prefecture met with the 11th chairman of the Tokyo headquarters, Kagami Kosen, to discuss the formation of the branch, and at the same time the decision was made to form the Ibaraki branch, the officers were also selected.

Former Chairmen and Vice Chairmen

chairman

First Chairman (Branch Chief)

Honorary chairman

2nd Chairman

3rd Chairman

4th Chairman

5th Chairman

6th Chairman

Yanagiya Kikuzo

Ebisan Kotaro
Fujinoya Tomeru
Ebisan Kotaro
Yanagiya Shiro

Yanagiya Katsuzo

Vice-president

During his first term as president

The second chairman
The third chairman
The 4th Chairman
The 5th Chairman

The 6th Chairman

Ebisan Kotaro

Yanagiya Shoraku
Ebiichi Ichiro
Yanagiya Goro
Isonoya Yoshinosuke
Ebikomaya Miyoyakko
Yanagiya Katsutarou

Suifu Kagura Monument

The "Traditional Suifu Kagura Memorial" was erected in the grounds of Tokiwa Shrine in 1964.

In 1964, at the suggestion of Shiro Otaka, the long-cherished wish of the Tokiwa Shrine was established.

The "Traditional Suifu Kagura Monument" was erected for the following reasons:

1. To commemorate our deceased seniors

1. People who have worked hard to promote the prosperity of Suifu Kagura and those who have contributed to the development of the association

Praise

I'm sure you will all have the opportunity to visit Tokiwa Shrine. If so, I hope you will take a moment to look at this monument. You will be able to picture in your mind the images of those who dedicated their lives to O-Kagura and worked day and night to improve their art.