Bonote

There are traditional choreographed martial artistic folk entertainments which have been kept by local people.
Bonote is one of them which represents Aichi prefecture, and
is designated as a Prefectural Intangible Folk Cultural Asset.
It is said that it started at the end of the Muromachi period (1336-1573)
and was based on traditional swordplay, stickplay, halberdplay, etc.
Performers use a long wooden pole (sometimes with a short blade on its end) or lid, or
some other tools used in farmers' daily life.


Today, Bonote is performed not only as a Shinto ritual but also for education, entertainment, or as a sport.

There are more than 10 Bonote schools in Aichi Prefecture including
Kamata-ryu, Muni-ryu, Togun-ryu, Jikishinga-ryu, Kento-ryu, Jikishi-Muso-Togun-ryu,
Fujimaki-Kento-ryu, Takaha-Kento-ryu, Kento-ryu, Kito-ryu, Nakane-Kento-ryu, etc.
(They are kept in Nagoya, Nagakute-cho, Owariashi C., Nisshin C. Toyota C., etc.)

Full of spirit	He used a real sword and cut the bamboo spear	Like a movie

Bonote performance can be seen at festivals or events.
Please check "monthly info." or "festivals and events of surrounding area" on this website.