Kagurazaka Awa Odori

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Last night Kagurazaka’s main street filled with traditional dancers
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Dancers waved their hands gracefully while stepping on tiptoe and chanting in high-pitched voices
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Musicians played gongs, drums, and wooden flutes as live accompaniment
The music was very loud and vibrated through our bones. I recorded some of it to share with you:
play video Awa Odori music 1’00” MP3 (950 KB)

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Mediatinker, Kristen McQuillin, is an American-born resident of Japan since 1998. This blog chronicles her life, projects, thoughts, and small adventures.