Imperial Kagura
The formal ritual dances (mikagura) were performed in a number of sacred places, and on a number of special occasions. At the Imperial Sanctuary where the Sacred Mirror was kept, they were performed as part of gagaku court music. Mikagura were also performed at the Imperial harvest festival, and at major shrines such as Ise, Kamo, and Iwashimizu Hachiman-gū. From around the year 1000, these events take place every year.
According to the ritual department of the Imperial Household Agency, kagura still take place every December in the Imperial Sanctuary, and at the Imperial harvest festival ceremonies.
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