One theory says that Awa-Odori has developed from the Bon Festival Dance.

Another theory says that it grew from celebration on the completion of

Tokushima Castle.

Awa-Odori is held in many cities and towns throughout the prefecture.

Dance performances are held in parks and on the main streets in Tokushima City.

Awa-Odori is held for four days from August 12th.

This is female dance style.

They have more than 950 dance groups.

Beautiful women’s dance

Male dance performed by women

You can enjoy various styles of dancing. 

Women join the male dancers.

Drums are important for dancers. 

Bravo!

Elegant!

Famous actress in Japan

The dance continues for hours.

University students

Female students

Visitors can enjoy the Awa-Odori dance.

Seeing is believing.

 

Biggest event in Tokushima is “Awa-Odori”.

Dance troupes come after troupes.

The period is from August 12th to 15th.

Awa Dance has a history of more than 400 years.

Many musical instruments such as bamboo flutes, drums, shamisen and so on 

Each troupe has its own rhythm.

Each drummer and dancer moves and excites us.

A little drummer in the middle of drummers

Each troupe has its own way of dancing.

From 6 pm to 10:30 pm every night for four days 

The Awa-Odori attracts me every summer.

The population swells to more than 4 to 5 times as large as that of Tokushima City.

Their techniques seem to be like works of art.

Downtown Tokushima turns to a giant dance hall.

Yes, I like them.