There is only a one-hour time difference between Saipan and Japan, and the 3.5 hour flight was painless - so, we were very refreshed and energetic enough to venture out to our small-town festival, the awa-odori, on Saturday evening.
Originally from Tokushima, this dance festival has made its way to Koenji (Tokyo) and to Susono city (NOT Tokyo!).
Awa-Odori Dancers in the Susono Festival:
The summer festivals in Japan are really fabulous - lots of "yatai" (food stalls), drinking beer while walking amidst the festivities...it's really a lot of fun and one of our favourite parts of this lovely culture.
2 comments:
Beautiful danceers, beautiful photos.
Welcome home!
I always get the sense when I read your blog that you love Japan and still view it with the eyes of someone who is still capable of enjoying with wonder the sights around them. A very cool place to be mentally.
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