The Kojiki of Amaterasu

The Kojiki or "Records of Past Matters", is a collection of stories from the Yamato court in early Japan (800 CE). This collection of stories contains information regarding the ancient Shinto deities and their relation to the land of the rising sun.

In our story, the impetuous storm god Susano-o frightens the sun goddess Amaterasu out of the sky and into a cave. As the world darkens and chaos abounds, the Kami (deities) of the land unite to lure Amaterasu out of hiding by holding a festival of great beauty and alluring spectacle.

Amaterasu dancing in the lobby of the Opera House	Ameterasu and Omokane the crafty god
Susano-o, the impetuous thunder god	Unable to contain his instincts, Susano-o scares the fragile Amaterasu
In the lobby, a pair of Tengu create havoc as audience members enter the Opera House	Onstage, Susano-o is thrown to the ground by admonishing Kami for terrorizing Amaterasu
Tajikara, the Kami of strength, cuts Susano-o's beard off in an act of punishment. Uzume watches as the Tengu drag him away.	Omokane presents a plan to the other Kami to lure Amaterasu from the cave where she is hiding.
Uzume presents the mirror which will enrapture the sun goddess and draw her out into the world.	The Tengu open the festival, dancing and cartwheeling across the stage.
Jugglers present their skills to the cave in hopes of stirring Amaterasu's interest.	Omokane delivers a cascade of agility with five glowing red balls as the Kami watch in amazement.
Uzume and attendant twirl flashes of lightning in a fiery dance.	The Tengu fly to their perches...
and spin an amazing dance of grace, strength and flight.	Despite all efforts, Amaterasu stays hidden in her cave.
In a flurry of gold Uzume begins a graceful veil dance that transforms into a raucous, bawdy dance. The Kami cackle and hoot at the spectacle.	Amaterasu is drawn out of hiding by the glow of the mirror Uzume holds in front of her face.
Resuming her place in the heavens, Amaterasu ascends into the sky, returning the glow of sunlight to the land. Joyous song fills the stage.
All bow as applause erupts.