AWAJI NINGYÔ JÔRURI inherited

AWAJI NINGYÔ JÔRURI inherited

AWAJI NINGYÔ JÔRURI In order to nurture the successor of Awaji Puppet Theatre The members of the troupe provide direct guidance to children's associations, elementary and junior high schools, high school club activities, youth groups, etc. Through these activities, many successors are currently being nurtured.

In addition, local deko-making circles pass on the traditional techniques of kashira-making, and through exhibitions, etc. AWAJI NINGYÔ JÔRURI conveys the charm of

AWAJI NINGYÔ JÔRURI successor organization

City Elementary School Local Culture Department

In 1971, the elementary school was the birthplace of Awaji dolls, and started activities as a club for the purpose of handing down the local traditional performing arts.
Under the supervision of a master of joruri and puppetry, club activities were progressing smoothly, but in 1989, after the death of Masako Sumida, who had taught puppetry, only joruri was practiced.
Main performances include successor group presentations, Mihara Cultural Arts Festival, and other events.
In 1977, he represented Japan in the TV Radio Broadcasting Contest and was broadcast on broadcasting stations around the world, placing second in the world.

Location: 345-1 Fukunaga, Minamiawaji City, Hyogo Prefecture
Founded / 1971
Instructor / Tomoya Tsurusawa

Fukui Children's Association Puppet Joruri Club

1971, TSURUZAWA Tomoji Under the guidance of his master, he first practiced joruri, and in 1947, under the guidance of Masako Sumida, he began practicing puppetry. Thanks to the enthusiastic guidance of both masters and the earnest practice of the children once a week, they continue their activities and show off the results of their practice more than ten times a year.
In 1989, the Nandan Town Children's Ningyo Jorurikan was completed with the tremendous support of Hyogo Prefecture, Nandan Town, the Awaji Doll Association, and related parties.

Location: 392 Kashu Fukui, Minamiawaji City, Hyogo Prefecture
Founded / 1971
Instructor / Tomosho Takemoto, Hironosuke Yoshida

Mihara Junior High School Hometown Club

In 1983, moved by the enthusiasm of the locals, a folklore club was established as a joruri club with the goal of passing on the tradition, and began practicing narration.
The following year, it was officially recognized as a club activity, received dolls donated by the Awaji Doll Association, and started as a full-fledged club activity.
Currently, the students themselves do all three tasks of "doll, storytelling, and shamisen", Ebisu-mai ”, “Kotobuki Sanbaso”, and “Keijo Awa no Naruto”.
Every year, about 30 performances are held both locally and on and off the island, and the members practice daily as heirs to the local culture.

Location: 14-12 Juichikasho, Minamiawaji City, Hyogo Prefecture
Founded / 1983
Instructor / Tomoyu Tsurusawa, Tokuzo Yoshida

Nandan Junior High School Folk Performing Arts Club

In 1983, the local performing arts department was founded at the same time as the opening of the integrated school in the former Nantan-cho.
Currently, "Ehon Taikoki", "Tsubosaka Kannon Miracle", "Hidakagawa Nyuso", " Ebisu-mai ” are being performed.
In addition to the puppets, the students themselves voluntarily work in the three categories of Tayu and Shamisen. AWAJI NINGYÔ JÔRURI are inherited.
At the beginning of its founding, the shamisen and narration were called “Living National Treasures”. TSURUZAWA Tomoji He studied puppetry under Master Totaro Yoshida, and continues to be taught by disciples of both masters.
As the successors of the puppet show, the students themselves are striving not only to improve their skills, but also to develop their skills in planning, stage creation, publicity, and publicity, so that they can produce puppet shows not only in their regions but throughout the country.

Location: 3-1 Shiomidai, Minamiawaji City, Hyogo Prefecture
Founded / 1983
Leader / Kotaro Yoshida, Tomokichi Tsurusawa

Awaji Mihara High School Hometown Club

In 1952, the hometown department was founded.
Starting with the performance in the Soviet Union in 1958, Awaji Puppet Theatre Club members also participate in overseas performances.
In 1982, a doll hall was built in the school building.
In 1993 and 1998, at the National High School Comprehensive Cultural Festival, the performance of all the puppets, joruri, and shamisen by the students was highly evaluated, and they received an award for excellence (the Commissioner for Cultural Affairs Award), and was selected as an outstanding school performance in Tokyo. I was invited to stand on the cypress stage of the National Theater in Tokyo.
Even now, they perform about 20 times a year in Japan and overseas.

Location: Hyogo Prefecture Awaji Mihara High School Local Department
Founded / 1952
Instructor / Yuuki Takemoto, Shinkuro Yoshida

AWAJI NINGYÔ JÔRURI Youth Study Group

In 1971, students from the Mihara High School Folk Club formed the Awaji Doll Study Group (in 1977, the current “ AWAJI NINGYÔ JÔRURI (Renamed the Youth Study Group).
In 1978, he appeared in the 27th National Youth Tournament Folk Performing Arts Division at Tokyo Kudan Kaikan and won the Excellence Award. Received the Tomoshibi Award from Hyogo Prefecture.
Currently, members who are not from Mihara High School's hometown club are also joining and continuing their activities.

Location: Mihara Junior High School training ground, 14-12 Juichikasho, Minamiawaji City, Hyogo Prefecture
Founded / 1971

Awaji Puppet Dance Troupe

In 2002, active high school students at that time got together and started the "Nantan Junior High School Local Performing Arts Department OB Association". In 2006, the group recruited new members and changed its name to "Awaji Ningyo Dance Group", and resumed its activities as a successor group for working adults.
The main topic is " Ebisu-mai ”, I am trying to improve my skills every day while practicing every week.
Every year on January 10th, in the early morning of January 10th at Nishinomiya Shrine, the "Lucky Man Selection Race" is held. Ebisu-mai ” is the custom of “Toka Ebisu”.
In addition, we are performing performance activities inside and outside the island, mainly in the Kinki area.

Location: Mihara Junior High School training ground, 14-12 Juichikasho, Minamiawaji City, Hyogo Prefecture
Founded / 2006

Wooden figure making circle

Kobayashi Mudayu Study Group

In 1993, in Ayuhara, Sumoto City, where the Awaji puppet theater Kobayashi Mutsudayu-za was located, the director of the Ayuhara Public Hall at the time gathered volunteers and founded the Kobayashi Mutsudayu Study Group for the purpose of producing kashira, in order to pass on the local culture. Let
Masaru Nishiguchi was the founding leader.
We rented a room in the Ayuhara Community Center, and since there is currently no leader, the members are working on "kashira-zukuri" in a fun atmosphere while criticizing each other.
I mainly work on the production of kashira, but I also study the history of Awaji puppet theater, participate in local cultural festivals, and work exhibitions sponsored by the prefectural bureau and Awaji Bunka Kaikan.
In addition, he explains to the children of Ayuhara Elementary School about Kobayashi Rokudayuza, the history of Awaji puppet theater, and how to manipulate puppets, etc., to pass on the local culture.

Address: Ayuhara Public Hall, 59 Ayuhara Minamikani, Goshikicho, Sumoto City, Hyogo Prefecture
Founded / 1993
Inquiries / 0799-32-0382 (Ayuhara Community Center)

Awaji wooden doll making course

In 1981, on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Mihara High School Folk Club, the "Mihara High School Awaji Ningyo Puppet Association" was established by Mihara High School art club students and volunteer staff. Welcoming Mr. Kumo Motomine, the activity begins.
From 1983, the "Mihara Community College Wooden Doll Making Introductory Course" started with the participation of local people, and from 2010, the activity location was Minamiawaji City AWAJI NINGYÔ JÔRURI Moved to the museum and continues its activities.
After Mr. Sakumoto retired, Mr. Ryoichi Fujino will teach.
Participation in exhibitions and production demonstrations, and cooperation in repairing and producing dolls for successor groups.

Address: 880 Sanjo, Minamiawaji City, Hyogo Prefecture AWAJI NINGYÔ JÔRURI Museum
Contact / 0799-42-5115

AWAJI NINGYÔ JÔRURI Awareness survey for elementary and junior high schools and life history survey progress report for members

2017 Agency for Cultural Affairs “Culture and Arts Promotion Expenses Subsidy” (Cultural Heritage Comprehensive Utilization Promotion Project) AWAJI NINGYÔ JÔRURI Successor Future School

Awaji Puppet Association Then, with the assistance of the Agency for Cultural Affairs mentioned above, AWAJI NINGYÔ JÔRURI increase the number of members of the successor group of AWAJI NINGYÔ JÔRURI by Professor Atsushi Oe and Professor Hideyuki Kamisugi of Sonoda Gakuen Women's University to connect to the future Awaji Puppet Theatre We conducted an interview survey of the members of the