Toyama Folk Song and Folk Dance Federation

RepresentativePresident Mr. Katsuhiro Nogami
Establishment date13 December 1952
Number of members2800 members
19 affiliated groups (as for April 2023)

Toyama Folk Song and Folk Dance Federation is affiliated with organizations that preserve the nationally important intangible cultural "Chigomai dance of Etchu" and other intangible folk cultural assets designated by the municipalities. In addition to activities at local events in Toyama and other prefectures, the Federation is actively working to inherit and popularize the simple and charming orthodox folk songs of Toyama Prefecture and is being invited to public events nationwide such as the National Cultural Festival, overseas performances, etc.

There is around 2800 members as of April 2021.