She has memories of three generations of her family dancing Bon Odori — her mom, her, and her daughter. “I did lose my mom a ...
One of the most cherished traditions during Obon is the Bon Odori, a dance that plays a central role in the festivities. The ...
For more than 700 years, the residents of Nishimonai in Akita Prefecture have welcomed their ancestral spirits home for the annual Obon festival through a Bon Odori.These dances are held across ...