長唄　越後獅子　Echigojishi

Learn about Japan in a whole new way Shamisen in English Yakumo International Nagauta Kai http://learningshamisen.com 11th International Hougaku Concert (Part B) on July 5th 2016 at Motoshinmeigutenso Shrine, Tokyo Taken from Kabuki, this is the story about street performers from Niigata who travel to Edo in the winter to make a living. "Echigo" is an antiquated name for Niigata Prefecture and "Shishi" or "Jishi" means lion. When Puccini came to Japan he liked this piece so much, he used it in his "Madame Butterfly".