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One of Japan’s top Obon dances, this one is held each year in the Nishimonai district of Ugo Town, Akita. Its history dates back 700 years. Each year on August 16-18, the townspeople and visitors celebrate. The event is recognized as a national cultural treasure, together with Tokushima’s Awa Odori and Gifu’s Gujō Odori one of Japan’s “great three” Obon dance festivals. You can feel old japanese atmosphere at here, and enjoy this traditional dance! #bonodori #akita #nishimonai | Tohoku for Musli