Awa Odori

Awa Odori
Originally uploaded by shodoboy.

Awa Odori or the dance of Awa is well worth a visit. Held every year in August in Koenji, Tokyo. It's good with a couple of ice cold Asahi beers. The best part for me is the drumming - reminds me of "Drums....drums in the deep" in the mines of Moria.
However, there is little chance of being attacked by an Orc army here.

I love the hats, the drumming and the way everyone supports the dancers. Great stuff.