Monthly Archives: August 2026

Kagurazaka Awa-odori Fills Tokyo’s Historic Streets with Summer Spirit

On July 24, the annual Kagurazaka Awa-odori was held as part of the Kagurazaka Matsuri, transforming the neighborhood’s narrow streets into a lively stage of traditional music and dance. This year’s festival featured 21 dance groups (ren), each bringing its own style and energy to one of Japan’s best-loved summer traditions. The procession was accompanied […]