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Yoron Jugoya Dance, 465 Years Old: A 40-Year-Old Takes on the Challenge of Declining Participants, Saying "I Will Pass It On to the Next Generation" [From Kagoshima]

With declining populations and an aging society, the survival of traditional cultures is at risk in many areas. The "Yoron Jugoya Odori" (Yoron Fifteen Nights Dance), which has been passed down for 465 years on Yoron Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, also faces the challenge of a shortage of performers. Amidst this, there is a man striving to pass on the tradition to the next generation. We spoke to Satoshi Machi (40), a member of the Yoron Jugoya…
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With declining populations and an aging society, the survival of traditional cultures is at risk in many areas. The "Yoron Jugoya Odori" (Yoron Fifteen Nights Dance), which has been passed down for 465 years on Yoron Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, also faces the challenge of a shortage of performers. Amidst this, there is a man striving to pass on the tradition to the next generation. We spoke to Satoshi Machi (40), a member of the Yoron Jugoya…

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FNN.jpプライムオンライン broke the news on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
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