TOKUSHIMA—Dancers in colorful “yukata” summer kimono or “happi” coats took to the streets here at the Awa Odori festival with precautions against a megaquake in the background. Outdoor performances ...

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A renowned dance festival is drawing large crowds in Tokushima Prefecture, western Japan. The Awa Odori summer festival got underway in Naruto City on Saturday evening, with dance groups performing at ...

A city in Shikoku, one of the country's four main islands, is seeking to liven up its Awa Odori dance festival amid the inbound tourism boom partly by addressing a shortage of accommodation. The ...

TOKUSHIMA -- The four-day Awa Odori festival kicked off with its typical splendor on Aug. 12 with dancers showcasing their energetic performances. Women dance during the Awa Odori festival in the city ...

(KRON) — Kaori Suzuki joined KRON4 anchor Stephanie Lin to discuss the performance and rich history of Japanese traditional dance. Awa-Odori is one of “Bon-Odori”, traditionally mourning death and ...