The Bon Odori, a communal dance performed in outdoor public spaces, is a common sight at summer festivals across Japan. This ...

That night inspired Yanagita to become a professional Bon odori researcher. Clad in the de rigueur summer festival attire of "yukata" cotton summer kimono with a "tenugui" hand towel to wipe the ...

Japan's longest dance festival, the month-long Gujo Odori in Gujo City ... participants can dance all night. The summer tradition was registered as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2022.

This festival embodies our dedication to ... Although the religious significance has diminished over time, Bon Odori remains ...

The Awa Odori dance festival was held last summer for the first time in two years. All the performances were conducted indoors except on the final day, when dancers performed outdoors with no one ...

PETALING JAYA: The Selangor government will consult the relevant authorities on the status of the Bon Odori festival which was claimed to have religious elements. Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri ...