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Kagura (神楽, かぐら, "god- entertainment ") is a Japanese word referring to a specific type of Shinto theatrical dance —with roots arguably predating those of Noh. Once strictly a ceremonial art derived from kami 'gakari (神懸, かみがかり, "oracular divinaification"), Kagura has evolved in many directions over the span of more than a millennium. Today it is very much a living tradition, with rituals tied to the rhythms of the agricultural calendar, as well as vibrant Kabuki-esque theatre, thriving primarily in parts of Shimane prefecture, and urban centers such as Hiroshima.