Why Women Danced with Katana

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Let's ask Shogo | Your Japanese friend in Kyoto

2 жыл бұрын

From the end of the Heian period (794~1185) to the Kamakura period (1185~1333), there was a popular dance among the nobles and powerful samurai that were done by women called
白拍子 Shirabyoshi.
The origin of this dance is believed to be the dances of the 巫女 Miko Shinto maidens who danced as an offering or prayer to the gods. Shirabyoshi wore the common fashion (hat, clothes, hakama) of the noble men at the time and even had a 太刀 Tachi katana on their waist.
Why did these women wear men’s clothes to dance? There are many different theories, but this is my opinion…
Because of its original culture, dancing was considered to be something that only women do. However, the end of the Heian period to the Kamakura period is exactly when the samurai started to gain power and rule Japan. In order for the dancers to be in favor of the powerful men who won their authority with military force, Shirabyoshi dressed as men with katana to further entertain the warriors.
Famous women in history such as 祇王 Gio, who was loved by 平清盛 Taira-no-Kyomori (who built the age of samurai) and 静御前 Shizuka-gozen, who was 源義経 Minamoto Yoshitsune’s lover were all said to be Shirabyoshi too.
*The content is based on personal studies and experience
There is no intention of denying other theories and cultural aspects
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@simas4609 2 жыл бұрын

I think you should make video about all periods in Japanese history with basic facts about them. It would be amazing to see

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@mikotagayuna8494 2 жыл бұрын

Personally, I 'd never boo a dancing woman with a katana but that's just me.

@martaleszkiewicz5115 2 жыл бұрын

Who bood them?

@erizamisorafujoshi7002 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah... Me too

@mtibaajas 7 ай бұрын

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@Rob_BBX 2 жыл бұрын

Where should I get katana from, and what alloy should be used for forgery?

@TahtahmesDiary 2 жыл бұрын

I like the mix of masculine and feminine for different types of people you discuss...it's cool how those lines get blurred and how different humans saw the same things differently in Japanese culture vs the Eurocentric one I grew up in.

@Trolleybus13 2 жыл бұрын

The way Shogo talks just makes me feel so safe and relaxed

@TaroAndreas 2 жыл бұрын

I loved seeing the shira-byoshi in the anime "The Heike Story!"

@christianifechukwu9865 2 жыл бұрын

Just love the way you sound especially when you pronounce the Japanese words. Huge fan of Japanese culture

@chirin8995 2 жыл бұрын

I did study about 平清盛and 源義経 but I have never study about this dance Thanks to this Channel I can learn about Japan more

@LetsaskShogo 2 жыл бұрын

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@JediCloud 2 жыл бұрын

This is one of my most favorite channel on KZfaq!!! I’ve learned so much and I’m eternally grateful that this channel exists

@smgp2023 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not Japanese but i feel so proud everytime i see my name as part of some Japanese words, i love their culture since my childhood days and idk why but i feel weirdly connected to it. My first name is Shirah 🥰

@YosHelianthus 2 жыл бұрын

Shirah means "Head" (Polite) in here

@wisono7857 2 жыл бұрын

@@YosHelianthus you from Java.....?

@YosHelianthus 2 жыл бұрын

@@wisono7857 I am

@kaiameet399 2 жыл бұрын

I used to live in Japan and I miss it

@sasuke-6521 2 жыл бұрын

I have even seen this in Kimi no na wa. Lo ve your content mam..Keep it up 😀

@charliejohnson8938 2 жыл бұрын

We are learning about this is social studies rn. I’ve watched enough of your videos to sounds decently smart

@dumoulin11 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for these fascinating insights into Japanese history. Love your content!

@saltydino4464 2 жыл бұрын

Me be like… I’m seeing the Movie “Your Name” right now

@jelly_platypus475 2 жыл бұрын

your content is the best, it's really nice learning more about Japanese culture 👍!

@carolinemurphy8872 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are so interesting. Thank you

@eyesoftomorrows 2 жыл бұрын

very educational, never knew this

@rodneypellum9675 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your information..I have always enjoyed this

@Dingbatman420 2 жыл бұрын

So I figured I would ask an expert on this (IDK if you are, just always wanted to know how it would work), but how would like the fan fighting in TV shows work. Would it be even possible. Where does it come from. If you answer this thanks.

@ManLikeKitch Жыл бұрын

Was this unique to the country and the periods or were there possible influences from the Tang dynasty like other court traditions? Another great short as always, Shogo. Thank you.

@anxygls6209 2 жыл бұрын

That's pretty cool. It just amazes me that they and maiko/geisha nowdays are able to dance so gracefully in their dancing clothes. They truely are talented

@bchang227 2 жыл бұрын

Why does this remind me of the kyoshi warriors from the last avatar? That's the first thing I thought of when I saw this video.

@vz_only 2 жыл бұрын

Here in middle east we dance with swords too

@cristinacristescu1173 2 жыл бұрын

I literally have a book with Monamoto Yoshitsune's story...

@bertlongsdick4398 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are awesome.

@kairinase 2 жыл бұрын

I think Shinomori Aoshi's swords technique is based from Shirabyoshi, albeit he using two swords as opposed to one katana.

@Dacianudila 2 жыл бұрын

I love your content and videos

@NutsInYourMouth 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting. Now i want to se Shirahoshi doing a Shirabyoshi.

@Stephanie-rc9tz 2 жыл бұрын

Actually, for those who don't know, In the anime called *your name* there's an scene where mitsuha is dancing with an katana? I usually don't remember but I'm pretty sure that she's dancing with the katana

@MehralsvierZeilnelesne 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos, and your accent very interesting and satisfying

@barbaraleary381 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your videos and learning new stuff about Japan's culture it's so amazing thank you!!! 😊

@ShivamMishra-js7zu 2 жыл бұрын

Can you tell us about inosuke's sword from popular anime Demon Slayer

@Mariya_500 2 жыл бұрын

This reminds me of Eboshi Gozen from Princess Mononoke

@mrcellophane226 2 жыл бұрын

can you please talk about the outcast hinin and eta in japan?

@senseiratty 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing

@mykamoon-nv4oc Жыл бұрын

The dance is so beautiful and gracful very mesmerizing to see

@milkmancatcher1996 Жыл бұрын

It’s like the reverse of how in Europe only men could do theater so they played all the women characters.

@Jempoy_cyling 2 жыл бұрын

i have i question do any of you can draw your katana as same speed as the guines world record holder just a question

@creamymintchicchip8454 2 жыл бұрын

Huh, great knowledge from just wanting to listen to dancing samurai

@hulguiniiiadolfo 2 жыл бұрын

Can you discuss about The spirit hunters during ancient Japan like onmyuji

@emkay7486 2 жыл бұрын

I love your voice .

@mochiman9524 2 жыл бұрын

Love the live stream

@HarleyAMV 2 жыл бұрын

Why did women dance with katanas? Same reason we have "booth babes" at car/gun/tech shows.

@macaron340 2 жыл бұрын

Is there other colors for katana?

@dojyanvalentine599 Жыл бұрын

and then sun breathing was made

@_squd_studios6448 2 жыл бұрын

Hello! Me and my family are going to Japan next year do you have any tips or stuff not to do?

@prawnvr8598 2 жыл бұрын

Question: should i buy a katana if im not going to train with it

@karyth09 2 жыл бұрын

Is there a difference between "was loved by" and "was his lover"?

@zamasudiaz2249 2 жыл бұрын

Why did some of the samurai helmet have mustaches?

@mochiman9524 2 жыл бұрын

Minomoto no shitsune is a great one

@oebsksbskanss8308 2 жыл бұрын

it reminds me of kimi no na wa.

@animexstory6917 2 жыл бұрын

Do Samurai‘s get paid

@patotinaaah7447 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, My-Japanese-Friend-in-Kyoto! Thank you for your short videos. All of these are entertaining and informative. Please receive my most-respectful-bow. 🙇‍♀️

@kamanama3671 2 жыл бұрын

That’s cool I did not know that

@CoReaVT 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Shogo, I have an important question. How do native Japanese people feel about foreigners visiting their shrines and worshipping their gods? I want to be as respectful as possible, thanks!

@TheFrigginDevil 2 жыл бұрын

What Religion was most dominant in Japan?

@peterukai800 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for explaining Japanese culture 😺😼😸😀

@saddamhussein2 2 жыл бұрын

Watching normal shorts:😾 Watching shogo:😼

@roecker3419 2 жыл бұрын

What were the samuri?

@asentientmonkey4860 2 жыл бұрын

INTERESTING

@gispechy 2 жыл бұрын

Cool

@myprincessaditi1965 Жыл бұрын

Azming work

@moose8846 2 жыл бұрын

Ancient drag kings, we stan

@Infinityreactions 2 жыл бұрын

Early and amazing!!

@araffes 2 жыл бұрын

GIOOOO

@G4Anz 2 жыл бұрын

Pokémon battle: Women used Sword's dance !

@russellnolan9212 2 жыл бұрын

They'dsay, ", samari women! So hot!"

@atharvpandey3636 2 жыл бұрын

Is anime is runing the Japanese culture and traditions?

@omarb7850 2 жыл бұрын

woah I just made it 9.2k

@vsh7gaming293 2 жыл бұрын

This feels like demon slayer hino kami kagura

@regulareric8759 2 жыл бұрын

For the same reason hood rappers use gats in their music videos

@I_am_a_cat_ 2 жыл бұрын

I really wish I could live your life for a week. I LOVE japanese culture and history, and I'd be in heaven if I could experience it for myself... After learning all the proper etiquettes first, of course.

@Ambipie 2 жыл бұрын

women wielding shotguns dancing in cargo shorts and camo jackets

@arshisadaf4609 2 жыл бұрын

Mitsuha did in your name

@thewoodmoose 2 жыл бұрын

Cool. My ex gf used to dance w my AK 47.

@lwolfstar7618 Жыл бұрын

That's really interesting, especially that dancers were largely women, and actors were largely men.

@Maphteah 2 жыл бұрын

So... it's like a reverse drag show?

@moraleswarnold 2 жыл бұрын

Where any women samurai?

@queenofnevers6990 2 жыл бұрын

I mean... Who wouldn't like to dance with katana?

@blazinbraixen9067 2 жыл бұрын

I feel like this is applicable. "Women. Women right? MMMM! Now now just wait! Women. That can kill you. MMMMMHMHMHHHMM!"

@zetaalpha5110 2 жыл бұрын

So the dancers did drag to gain favour off the people in power… makes sense.

@ernestkhalimov9368 2 жыл бұрын

Dis you just say "Shirahoshi" ?

@airsoftluke17 2 жыл бұрын

In my culture we dance with machetes

@thenoblepoptart 2 жыл бұрын

So basically, because it was hot af.

@SpinzoLynxYT 2 жыл бұрын

@agenta6412 2 жыл бұрын

So they had strong mommy fetish 😂

@VuLinhAssassin Жыл бұрын

They seduced my junsatsushi and my 6-stars general 😣

@DEJONGEJANSEN 2 жыл бұрын

Day one of asking to learn is easy Japanese words.🇯🇵

@minervaloves 2 жыл бұрын

Cuz they could plus it must have been cool and sexy! 😉

@thepolticalone961 2 жыл бұрын

So you don't step on their toes

@Nagytika 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe it was considered as hot.

@nyu__ 2 жыл бұрын

Tomboys of the era basically

@Sol_Raven 2 жыл бұрын

All I'm hearing is Samurai liked tomboys. Very based.

@KennyKissKiss 2 жыл бұрын

seems more homoerotic

@chess1359 2 жыл бұрын

This gives mommy sorry vibes

@lalalisaa3549 2 жыл бұрын

@azul9655 2 жыл бұрын

So basically they thought it was hot haha nice

@nikiplayer3002 2 жыл бұрын

Accidentally early

@michelleserrato6398 2 жыл бұрын

Omg same