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

Sōran Bushi is a traditional folk dance of Hokkaido, originally performed by fishermen, with movements that mimic the work of fishing.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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