Nanbu-kagura is a ritual ceremonial dance from south Iwate prefecture and north Miyagi prefecture. The Kagura-no-tomo group practices Omuro Nanbu-kagura from Ishinomaki, Miyagi. It originated as a prayer dance by religious practicioners in Ichinoseki, Iwate, and was later copied by the general public and became a tradition that has carried on to the present day. There is also a type of kagura where myths and local legends are performed along with story narration.

Kagura-no-tomo is a group based in Iruma, Saitama, that practices Nanbu-kagura. They meet twice a month to practice, and several times a year they visit the home of Nanbu-kagura to receive instruction. They perform at a shrine in Hidaka, Saitama every autumn, and participate in other events at community centers and welfare facilities. Fans of Kagura value their relationship with its place of origin and have fun while dancing and learning.  The group says they will take this opportunity to bring the charm of Nanbu-kagura to as many people as possible, and dance every step with care.　http://www7b.biglobe.ne.jp/~nkagura/