Matsuyama Odori
A summer circle of dance connecting three traditions in Takahashi’s castle town
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A summer circle of dance connecting three traditions in Takahashi’s castle town
A night of prayerful flames and fireworks along the Fuji River
Summer fireworks reflected on Lake Suwa and echoing across the mountains
A traditional Utogi Bon Odori brought to life by drums, songs, and lanterns
A summer festival bringing Obihiro to life with mikoshi, taiko, and Bon Odori
A day of participation, music, and fireworks brightening Shichinohe’s summer
A circle of dancers carries on history on the singing-sand beach
Kawara’s Bon Odori and summer night, carrying on the spirit of memorial offerings
A summer festival in Asamushi, with kebito and nebuta brightening the hot spring district