Obon is a 3 day long festival that is celebrated at different times in different regions of Japan, in either July or August. During this time people go and visit their families and pay respect to the spirits of their ancestors by visiting and cleaning their graves.
Bon Odori is the dancing and drumming festival that takes place during this period.
We went to the Roppongi Hills Bon Odori on Sunday afternoon and had a great time watching the colourful dancers strutting their stuff.
The view from one level up at Roppongi Hills shopping centre.
The dance instructor showing us the moves.
The drummers were fantastic. Bit hard to see through the decorations.
The food stalls and beer gardens were a hit, if not a bit pricey. Not surprising considering the neighbourhood.
The oldies and the kids were all having a ball.
Lots of pretty yukatas.
Nice way to spend an afternoon or evening. The Friday evening was food stalls only, Saturday and Sunday food stalls from 3pm till 9pm and drumming/dancing between 5pm and 8pm. Held on 2nd last weekend in August every year.
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