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Gagaku is the oldest traditional music and dance form in Japan, performed at the Imperial Court, with movements that are slow and deliberate.

Kumiodori is a classical performing art from Okinawa that combines elements of drama, music, and dance, listed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Noh Mai is a dance that is part of Noh theater, characterized by its slow pace, minimalistic movements, and the use of masks.

Mai is a type of Japanese dance that is performed in a more reserved and controlled manner, often at festivals and theaters.

Izumo Odori is a traditional dance from the Shimane Prefecture with movements that are elegant and reserved, reflecting the ancient heritage of the Izumo region.

Eisa is an Okinawan folk dance traditionally performed during the Obon festival to honor the spirits of ancestors, with energetic drumming and lively movements.

Hokkai Bon Uta is a folk dance from the northern regions of Japan, characterized by its simplicity and the singing of the Hokkai bon uta song.

Ryukyu Dance originates from the Okinawa Prefecture and is influenced by the region's history as an independent kingdom, featuring graceful hand movements.

Bon Odori is a dance performed during Obon, meant to welcome the spirits of the dead. The style varies greatly from region to region in Japan.

Hanagasa Odori is a folk dance from the Yamagata Prefecture performed with a flower-adorned hat, often seen during the Hanagasa Festival.

Kabuki is a classical Japanese dance-drama, known for its elaborate make-up, costumes and stage techniques.

Awa Odori is a vibrant, lively dance which originated from the Tokushima Prefecture as part of the Obon festival, characterized by its distinctive rhythm and posture.

Nihon Buyō is a refined dance that has been influenced by Kabuki dance, Noh and Japanese folk dances. It can tell stories or simply show seasonal sceneries.

The Fujima style is one of the five schools of Nihon Buyō, known for its gracefulness and techniques that date back centuries.

Shamisen Odori is a dance that prominently features the shamisen, a three-stringed Japanese instrument, often in Kabuki and other folk performances.

Kagura is a Shinto theatrical dance that represents ancient myths, performed with colorful costumes and masks to honor deities and spirits.

Butoh is a modern Japanese dance form that emerged in the 1950s, often involving slow, exaggerated motion and white body makeup, often conveying dark themes.

Yosakoi is a modern Japanese dance that is a highly energetic style incorporating traditional Japanese dance movements with modern music and often performed at festivals.

Odori refers to a type of traditional Japanese dance that encompasses many regional and seasonal dances, typically more lively and with freer movement than the slow and stylized Mai.