Yosakoi: Why It’s My Favorite Japanese Festival blog.gaijinpot.com

posted by  banzaitokyo | 7 years ago in Art & Culture

Yosakoi is a dance that originated in Kochi prefecture, on the southern island of Shikoku. It grew out of awa odori, a traditional dance style and festival from neighboring Tokushima prefecture. Awa odori’s roots lie in the Buddhist custom of obon, making it a ritualistic dance with a long established set of moves.