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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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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