Kōwaka; Kōwaka dance; recitative dance style of the Muromachi period
Abbreviation of 幸若舞 (こうわかまい). A historical performing art; the term is primarily encountered in historical or cultural contexts.
See also: 幸若舞
Kōwaka is a type of narrative performance that was popular during the Muromachi period.
This museum introduces the history of Kōwaka.
Kōwaka-mai; recitative dance of the Muromachi period
Named after 幸若丸, the childhood name of 桃井直詮, who is traditionally credited with founding the performance tradition.