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TOKUSHIMA AWA ODORI DANCE FESTIVAL (video)

by Hideo Y.

(205 reviews)

Last updated : Nov 25, 2022・1 min read

Events & Festivals

Awa Odori Dance

is based on the Bon festival performed in the castle town of Tokushima.

In fact Bon Festival is held in every prefecture in Japan.

Among them, Awa Odori is one of the largest summer dance festivals in Japan.

The following video is "Tokushima Golden Tour" and Awa Odori starts in 4 minutes 13 seconds.

Tokushima used to be called "Awa" and Odori means dancing.

Awa Dancing Festival has a history of 400 years.

While dancing, we call out "Dancing fool, watching fool. Both are the same fool, so why don't you dance?"

The festival is held from August 12th to 15th almost all day.

This festival attracts a million people including dancers and spectators.

When you visit Awaodori kaikan, you can enjoy watching and performing the dance all the year around.

Please refer to "TOKUSHIMA CITY GOLDEN TOUR."

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TOKUSHIMA AWA ODORI DANCE FESTIVAL (video)

by Hideo Y.

Awa Odori Dance

is based on the Bon festival performed in the castle town of Tokushima.

In fact Bon Festival is held in every prefecture in Japan.

Among them, Awa Odori is one of the largest summer dance festivals in Japan.

The following video is "Tokushima Golden Tour" and Awa Odori starts in 4 minutes 13 seconds.

Tokushima used to be called "Awa" and Odori means dancing.

Awa Dancing Festival has a history of 400 years.

While dancing, we call out "Dancing fool, watching fool. Both are the same fool, so why don't you dance?"

The festival is held from August 12th to 15th almost all day.

This festival attracts a million people including dancers and spectators.

When you visit Awaodori kaikan, you can enjoy watching and performing the dance all the year around.

Please refer to "TOKUSHIMA CITY GOLDEN TOUR."

Thank you for watchig the site.

Did you like my article?

Hideo Y.

Plan your trip to Tokushima with Hideo Y.

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TENJIN　MATSURI　FESTIVAL INTRODUCTIONTenjin Matsuri Festival began in the year 954, two years after Osaka Tenmangu Shrine was built.It is one of the three major festivals in Japan, held at the Osaka Tenmangu Shrine in Osaka on July 24th, 25th and attracts ...