Kyomai: Classical Elegance【EN/ES/FR/HU/ID/RU/TH/TR/VN/簡中/繁中/JP】

Kyomai is a style of traditional Japanese dance that is intimately related to the culture of the ancient capital of Japan, Kyoto. The Inoue school of Kyomai dance is an elegant style with a history of over 200 years that is performed exclusively by the women of the Gion district in Kyoto. While influenced strongly by the classical Noh theater and the Bunraku puppet theater, it has developed a unique style and technique. The dancers show as little facial expression as possible, but fine movements of the eyes and delicate hand gestures express a rich emotional world. The 100 or so maiko and geiko of Gion preserve this performance style which is like a distillation of the aesthetics and etiquette of old Japan.
Presented by The Japan Foundation (JF) (www.jpf.go.jp/e/)
＜Program Credits＞
Performers: INOUE Yachiyo V, INOUE Yasuko, Ichiyuri
Production Assistance: Yasaka Shrine, Yasaka Nyokoba Gakuen (School of Geiko and Maiko), Katayama Noh and Kyomai Preservation Foundation
Supervision: OKADA Mariko
Video Image Production: NHK ENTERPRISES, INC.
Video Image Producers: HAMANO Takahiro
Video Image Director: OKAUCHI Hideaki, SHIBUYA Toshihide
＜Subtitling Credits＞
English Translation: Akira Mark OSHIMA
Chinese Translation (Simplified): Hanqing ZUO
Chinese Translation (Traditional): Yunhsien LIANG
French Translation: NAKAJIMA Naoko
Indonesian Translation: Dewi ANGGRAENI
Russian Translation: Tatiana SOKOLOVA DELUSINA
Spanish Translation: Mauricio MARTINEZ (www.japonartesescenicas.org)
Vietnamese Translation: Lưu Phương Anh
Thai Translation: Sunisa Tammawiwat
© The Japan Foundation (JF) All Rights Reserved
End date of distribution: 20/1/2027
京舞 - 都に伝わる雅な舞 -
日本の古都、京都に伝わる京舞。京舞・井上流は、優美でたおやかな舞を今に伝えている。代々女性によって継承され、能や人形浄瑠璃文楽の影響を受けながら独自の発展を遂げてきた。凛とした表情で、わずかな動きによって主人公の気持ちを表現する繊細な舞が特徴だ。200年以上もの間、京都で連綿と伝えられ、祇園甲部の花街でおよそ100人の芸妓や舞妓がその芸を繋いでいる。京舞は、日本の美徳や礼節が息づく祇園の暮らしとともに守り続けられている。
著作・製作：国際交流基金 (JF) (www.jpf.go.jp/)
＜作品情報＞
出演: 井上八千代、井上安寿子、市有里
制作協力：八坂神社、八坂女紅場学園、片山家能楽・京舞保存財団
監修：岡田万里子
映像制作：ＮＨＫエンタープライズ
映像プロデューサー：浜野高宏
映像ディレクター：岡内秀明、澁谷利秀
＜オンライン字幕＞
英語字幕翻訳：大島明・マーク
中国語（簡体字）字幕翻訳：左漢卿
中国語（繁体字）字幕翻訳：梁蘊嫻
フランス語字幕翻訳：中嶌直子
インドネシア語字幕翻訳：デウィ・アングラエニ
ロシア語字幕翻訳：タチヤーナ・ソコロワ・デリューシナ
スペイン語字幕翻訳：マウリシオ・マルティネス (www.japonartesescenicas.org)
ベトナム語字幕翻訳：リュウ・フォン・アイン
タイ語字幕翻訳：Sunisa Tammawiwat
© The Japan Foundation (JF) All Rights Reserved
配信終了日：2027年1月20日

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[@kachi2782]

She is already legendary. Her grandmother must be smiling.

[@user-ks8ox1gv2y]

まさに至宝、芸の極み至芸

[@vladpolushkin3610]

This woman is a walking piece of art. Not sure it is possible to transfer her skills to someone else. It is not even about movements. It is about the inner culture. Her facial expression, as if she looks inside, is absolutely remarkable.

[@liriel2093]

Phenomenal display of elegance and devotion to tradition.

[@dudanunesbleff]

Just imagine what it means to be considered a living national treasure. Goodness gratious!

[@kachi2782]

All of her Kimono regarding of the colour, are in the exact same shade so if you were to photograph them in black and white, they would be the exact same shade of grey. This is no accident, she knows exactly what colour tone suits her to her best and wears it in different colour variations. This is exactly what the ladies in the Heian period used to du as they aged, going one shade darker every year. Even her fashion sense is flawless. And her makeup and hair are perfection. Anna wintour watch and learn, this is how it is done.

[@TheBillaro]

I met her in Kyoto. She was showing me the hand movements. Just a turn of her hand is complete magic. I have no idea how she does it.

[@FC-eh7ll]

Where and how did you meet her and why was she randomly showing you the hand movements?

[@EnglishFuture-xg1gw]

@@FC-eh7ll she wasn't randomly showing me hand movements. It was part of the conversation. I had NO idea who she was when we met. But WOW just such subtle movements were wonderful.

[@Bruuba]

I feel very privileged to even see her dance in videos. If I were to meet her in real life, I don’t even know if I could handle it. Such an amazing person.

[@LucasMoraes-fu4qm]

Greetings from Brazil, beloved Japanese brothers and sisters! It's a pleasure seeing such a beautiful culture well preserved and integrated in modern times. The Japanese and the Brazilian cultures are complementary to each other and I love that.

[@goemon3242]

久しぶりに舞を拝見しました 気品のある貫禄が増しましたように思います 素晴らしいです

[@mabbous3247]

Wonderful ⚘

[@andrewmah5605]

Revival of Shogunate Values ! ! 💕💕💕

[@user-zq8wl5dn6c]

なんと凛とした女性でしょう。

[@avi_advincula05]

You can see the big difference to the young generations how gracious and strong the old woman dance i anticipated her every movement plus she doesnt need make up' ..she is a true legendary living national treasure of Japan..

[@mylearningaccount]

The commitment, self discipline, grace and beauty of this dance form is remarkable. I love that it is passed on from one woman to the next, respecting the traditions but willing to accept that Japan is constantly evolving and the dance must evolve with each subsequent generation. Beautiful.

[@itsmoula7828]

I'm really impressed by this lady she's beautiful and talented, I really love Japanese culture ! Greetings from tunisia 🇹🇳🇯🇵

[@user-pt5yo7xp6j]

怠惰に生きてる俺には、こんな風に背筋をのばして座る事さえ５秒ももたないよ！美しい！

[@EkoPrasetyo-zh9nf]

My sister is a practicioner of traditional dance also...so i know the beauty of traditional dance from her... And here i am, seeing the legend does kyomai...such a privillege for me

[@user-ik5el4ye2j]

10年通い続けて堪能したきようまいです。地唄が聞こえると身が震えるます!また拝見します!お元気でお伝え下さい。

[@michaelorourke399]

I believe this is one of the most beautiful things I have ever watched. So graceful and expressive. Thank You

[@user-qr5gg2xr4o]

又京都に見に行きたいです。コロナ心配無くなったら行く予定。踊り見れば見るほど引き込まれます。

[@bb0123]

What an absolute honor to see her here. ❤

[@diana.diamond]

not only shes a wonderful dancer, but shes so eloquent and well spoken. i loved her use of metaphors to describe people and things

[@-the-light]

I love this. Being a Shakuhachi player, I hear the traditional arts are being lost and forgotten in Japan. This video gives me hope that the Japanese youth will continue to carry on their deep, rich, beautiful culture. Thank you for this post.🙏

[@okytakka]

I am so happy that Japanese keeping their culture and nobleness and when the lady in their kimono 👘 it just breathtaking and they are so beautiful and elegant and I am proud that Japan are part of Asia and japan makes me proud to be a part of Asian people GOD BLESS JAPAN and long live japan culture and I will visit japan 🇯🇵 in the future!!! Because most of my artist idol are from japan especially the late OZAKI YUTAKKA 🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵👍👍👍

[@Viv8ldi]

the lady in the beginning was astouning unbelievable the grace and strength and beatuy

[@henlokitty3358]

I hope this dance will live on. It's beautiful.

[@user-marismaile]

美しい動画をありがとうございます。心が寄せられました。　風姿花伝が頭をよぎります。

[@irenebryant9755]

Wow, she is so beautiful and elegant. Yashima is a wonderful example of elegance.

[@annmary1815]

恐ろしく美しい

[@JV-cy6gu]

How wonderful ❤. For me cultures and art is the reason to wake up every single day. Much love to Japan from Hungary.

[@sophiecutegirl]

This is a wonderful video. Inoue san effortlessly commands so much respect It is always good to see an old tradition of a respected culture has a secure future in the younger generation. :-)

[@HoleHunter9001]

inoue's movements is graceful

[@lehenge]

her dancing is an honor it has beauty within every step, amazing

[@motokomatsuura5592]

うわあ！ おっきいおっつさんの舞い。 憧れてたんですよね、 ずっと。 ありがとうございます

[@little_evil_birdy]

В движениях госпожи Иноуэ видятся восхитительные легкость и грация, и вместе с тем чувствуется непревзойденный контроль над телом. Благодаря всем, кто принимал участие в создании этого видео, танцами Кёмаи люди смогут насладиться многие столетия спустя. Спасибо

[@r_records9174]

素晴らしい動画 勉強になる😮 日本の伝統ですねー

[@jssherrard]

Breathtaking and beautiful. A true artist.

[@MarySkywalker9]

素晴らしいです！美しいです！ 井上流が大好きです。自分で一所懸命習っています。独学でけです… できれば、日本舞踊の学校で先生と日本舞踊をならいたいです…

[@Viv8ldi]

The ladys own hair is more beautiful than every geisha wig I have ever seen

[@ptitgavroche]

Geisha don't wear wigs. Their characteristic hairdo is their own hair.

[@AM-ug7rp]

京舞を拝見しました。素晴らしい芸。 舞だけでなく、京都弁もとても綺麗です。🌷🌷🌷

[@paulharvey2396]

thank you very much I hope to support you more.

[@user-hf4ps6gu1b]

古典而文雅的美丽京都传承艺术！🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵💖💖💖🎉🎉🎉

[@user-jx8fw6hp3s]

私が幼い頃にＮＨＫで放送された懐かしい番組を思い出した😄。 井上流の京舞。 ５代目が先代であるお祖母様から稽古をつけていただいていましたね。 舞が美しいですね😊。 娘さんがこんなに立派に成長されていたのかあ。 これからもお元気に舞い続けて欲しいです😄。

[@GoogleUser-ee8ro]

beautiful fans

[@user-on7sy8wi3d]

Долгих лет этой замечательной женщине! 👏 😊 Спасибо вам за предоставленное 📹! 👏 😊

[@shereesmazik5030]

The moving image of grace and discipline.

[@yoshida.LION_jp]

素晴らしいです

[@saiyamoru]

One thing that was interesting to me was looking at the floorboards when she's dancing at around the 4minute mark. The innermost 2-3 boards of that tearoom have been danced on by so many different women that the lacquer has been *worn off* by their *socks*. It must be truly incredible to be responsible for carrying on these traditions.

[@edienandy]

That stage is the Kyomai practice stage so it’s had students dancing on it for 200+ years. It’s incredible it’s lasted that long

[@franberghii2161]

when watching traditional dances from mainly asian countries, i often amazed theyre capable of moving gracefully without making sound like theyre floating. i grew up in java and used to learn traditional dance, my teacher is pretty old but she have no problem squating for hours. with that leg power she must be able to kick anyone nicely if she want to. Fast and quietly, ninja style.

[@thegirlwhocreatesnewrealit3555]

I believe marital arts and such kind of performing arts from Japanese tradition, are real great for developing spatial skills, agility, awareness of the unseen threat (in any possible dimension) in a person.

[@TheCyberMantis]

Amazing and beautiful.

[@kerryroberts4569]

So beautiful

[@henriques967]

Que linda a cultura do Japão . Cheia de tradições, elegância e delicadeza .

[@patriciacastillo1655]

Me gusta mucho la cultura japonesa, absolutamente todo. Amo a Japón 😃❤️❤️💖🙏🌸. Excelente vídeo. Gracias ☺️

[@eduardodelfino1000]

Me encanta, amo a cultura japonesa!

[@danshari5975]

Supreme artistic and spiritual beauty... Mesmerising! Human treasure to be protected and cherished for ever. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@Englishroserebecca]

She is so elegant.

[@user-lj2re9by8l]

很美的舞蹈！非常优雅端庄令人印象深刻(*˘︶˘*).｡.:*♡

[@gizelop8481]

Thank so much you for showing us such a rich beautiful culture Beautiful kimonos artistic technique knowledge preserve pass down should never be lost, it is equally as importance as the historical importance of the male Samurai

[@llllll4077]

100% elegant.

[@KardoganLR]

I really hope this art never dies out. It would be a shame!

[@PhilippeMeilhacPhilou]

J'ai adoré cette vidéo ! Bravo à vous !

[@rutheqc]

Wow! she has more strength and elegance in her little finger than me in my entire body!

[@virginiaecharry7757]

Hermosa cultura japonesa. Gracias..¡

[@aumapyt]

Really elegant

[@shelbyhiromi]

ウワー、綺麗ですね！いつか私は京都に行って、巨舞を見て行きたいです！

[@04211975]

beautiful

[@wabisabi6875]

Wonderful!

[@vikkirobinson4131]

I understand that this expresses elegance and emotion to those educated in the tradition. For those of us who aren't though, it is very difficult to see the merits of her movements, and to gain any idea beyond "slow" or "sudden" . Cultural traditions are truly diverse.

[@edienandy]

It would help if you knew the meaning of the lyrics. I wish they had shown the full length dances with subtitles translating the lyrics. The movements make a lot more sense that way

[@tassaneeounvichit664]

English subtitle when people spoke in Japanese would be good. Inoue Yochiya's dance was very powerful. She must have had hard trainings to become a master. Hoping younger generation can keep the level.

[@c.powell8472]

if you click the CC on the youtube video you will see the english subtitles :)

[@tasha3757]

There are subtitles, it's mentioned in video's title... you just need to turn it on. And not just English too, several languages.

[@profscienzeumane4250]

Bravissime!🏆

[@user-fp9ku1kt8q]

素晴らしいです。美しいです。日本一です。

[@user-oe7wg1mf1j]

井上八千代師の二枚扇の八島、全編見たい！

[@jeanrodrigues6249]

Kyomai

[@user-cn8du3dm1n]

都をどり素晴らしかったです

[@puppyk8424]

감동입니다

[@berenicezuniga888]

¡Cuánta dignidad y elegancia en su arte!

[@kuryume]

京舞欣赏不来，但这位长者起舞时的飘逸历练感让人看的非常舒服。棒

[@kgan4733]

看着像拜神及武士道的结合

[@user-un6ib1ce6s]

有种诡异感

[@Marcus-78]

Très beau documentaire consacré à Inoue Yachiyo-San, admirable conservatrice et formatrice de cet art unique et traditionnel de Kyoto. On a eu le bonheur de pouvoir contempler l'une de ses représentations de kyomai à la cité de la Musique à Paris en 2018, avec d'autres artistes japonais. Un grand moment, très rare en Europe ...

[@xuyingxiang5016]

With all due respect to their passion and the long tradition, I still had no idea about what these dances are trying to express or present.

[@Bellasie1]

Magnificent.

[@nvfr6qk8]

4:58こんな着方があるんですね。 このような着物の襟は初めて見ました。

[@teramachibaliwisata2959]

I love Japan❤.よろしくお願いします。バリ島もよろしくお願いします。🙏

[@user-jd3rv1zj7e]

キリッとした舞

[@umino_desu]

какая красота!

[@belmarmom]

Beautifully done. Ookini. Who is the geiko dancing in the black kuromontsuki at the 5:00 mark?

[@stefaneko26]

It's geiko Ichiyuri :).

[@rika8290]

日本舞踊家の井上安寿子（yasuko inoue）さんだと思いますよ。井上流の次期後継者で井上流の後継者です。

[@stefaneko26]

@@rika8290 We se Yasuko Inoue from 8:45. Before it's geiko Ichiyuri who dances "Mizukagami".

[@edienandy]

@@stefaneko26 is she Natori?

[@Heresheis0818]

Perseverance

[@puppyk8424]

우아함 대단합니다

[@user-yx8vi9rf3v]

我是中国人 我很欣赏日本文化

[@kamila-jz3tt]

❤❤❤❤

[@josefinabloch]

A sus pies maestra desde Buenos Aires.¡¡¡

[@henlokitty3358]

Beautiful woman

[@erdemkeles2810]

Lovely and elegant. I would like to know the piano song performed from the 0:53 time of the video. If anyone knows can you let me know? I appreciate, thanks.

[@baus403]

Best of ruck.

[@shin-i-chikozima]

京舞の素晴らしさと淀みない伝統継続は何にも代え難いものです。 あの風格ある舞は筆舌に尽くしがたいものです。 女性版の敦盛ではないでしょうか? 花散る東京より。

[@uranussun7538]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@user-jd3rv1zj7e]

人間国宝井上八千代師匠すごく綺麗な方

[@user-jl3df8xc4b]

❤

[@edwinlu123]

I like the video production quality... And I am a big fan of Lisa also yesssss she is one of the icon of modernity.

[@user-gj7zh4dd7x]

👏👏👍