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TAMASUDARE
玉すだれ
Tamasudare, a traditional Japanese art ,is crafted from bamboo pieces strung together with strings. Its simple structure
allows it to transform into various shapes by stretching and shrinking.
In Tamasudare performances,a traditional Japanese expression technique Mitate is employed. Mitate means expressing objects by comparing them to others, deeply rooted in Japanese culture.
Tamasudare is often performed as a symbol of good fortune.
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KASAMAWASHI 傘回し
Kasamawashi, known as 'umbrella spinning,' is one of the Daikagura performances. Daikagura, which has endured for over 400 years, is a Shinto ritual performance dedicated to the gods, with the purpose of praying for peace and happiness for all. During the performance, various objects are spun on top of a Japanese umbrella.
MIKA NAKAMURA
I met Tamisudare in 2001. I studied under the head of the Yawatake-style Nanjing Tamisudare, Yawatake Umezuka. I learned Taikagura and Parasol spinning from the Toyuki family.
In the Tamisudare course, people from 6 years old to their 70s attend. In private lessons, I tailor the lessons to the requests such as performances at events and surprise productions, which have been well received. I started online lessons in 2020.
I perform at celebration events such as publications, openings, anniversaries, as well as requests from corporations and organizations. There is a reputation for "making the atmosphere feel festive and glamorous" and "having a special feeling with original words tailored to the occasion or person." I have also performed overseas with my master in Hawaii, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, and China. I also engage in volunteer activities in the disaster areas of Tohoku and Kumamoto.
Tamisudare is a performing art that expresses various things with just one sudare, making it enjoyable regardless of generation or nationality. Even beginners can create glamorous techniques, realizing that it is a "tool that makes oneself and others smile." I actively work to expand my activities, such as offering Tamisudare experiences to foreign tourists.