TOKUSHIMA--After stumbling over finances amid the novel coronavirus outbreak, the famed Awa Odori has a new entity to help the dance festival gets its groove back. The steering committee to preserve ...

Hundreds of dancers are filling the streets of Tokushima this week as the Awa Odori festival’s full-scale outdoor performances take place across multiple venues in western Japan. On Tuesday, the ...

One of the most popular street dance festivals in Tokyo, Koenji's Awa Odori is returning this summer in full swing. This year, the celebration will feature over 150 Awa Odori dance groups parading ...

Some festivals are supposed to ward off bad spirits, while others are intended to invoke a rich harvest or to ensure the continuation of future generations. The Awa Odori falls under the larger ...