【阿波踊り2026】THE AWAODORI 2026 阿呆連・新のんき連・阿波連・奴連｜特別観覧席から迫る熱演 | Awaodori in Tokushima, Japan
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#awaodori #dance #tokushima #japan #japanesefestival #traditionaldance #Ahouren #Nonkiren #Awaren #Yakkoren
Filmed on August 14, 2026, from the Special Viewing Seats at the Awa-Gin Minamiuchimachi Performance Area in Tokushima City, this video features performances by Ahou-ren, Nonki-ren, Awa-ren, and Yakko-ren. From this exceptional head-on vantage point, experience the dancers approaching directly toward the camera, the powerful live festival music, and the distinctive style of each ren.
Date: August 14, 2026
Event: Tokushima City Awaodori “THE AWAODORI” 2026
Location: Awa-Gin Minamiuchimachi Performance Area, Tokushima City, Tokushima, Japan
Performers: Ahou-ren, Nonki-ren, Awa-ren, Yakko-ren
About the Performing Ren
Ahou-ren
Founded in 1948, Ahou-ren represents “Ahou-style,” one of the major traditional styles of Awaodori. Recognizable by the distinctive broken-umbrella crest on its costumes, the ren has continued to develop its performance while carrying forward the traditions of Tokushima Awaodori.
Nonki-ren
A member of the Tokushima Prefecture Awaodori Association, Nonki-ren carries on the tradition of the “Nonki-style” of Awaodori. Its performance preserves this traditional lineage while expressing the joy and energy of the dance.
Awa-ren
Founded in 1957, Awa-ren is known for its powerful and free-spirited men's dance and graceful women's dance. It is also associated with the original zigzag dance style, accompanied by music that skillfully balances dynamic and restrained passages.
Yakko-ren
Yakko-ren was founded in 1950 in Hanoura, Anan City, in southern Tokushima Prefecture. With members spanning many generations, the ren builds upon traditions inherited from its predecessors while incorporating new elements and sharing the joy of Awaodori with audiences.
About Tokushima City Awaodori “THE AWAODORI”
Awaodori is a traditional Japanese performing art with a history spanning more than 400 years and is one of the defining cultural traditions of Tokushima.
Several theories exist regarding its origins, including one linking the dance to celebrations surrounding the construction of Tokushima Castle and another tracing its roots to Bon and Buddhist ancestral dances.
Tokushima City Awaodori “THE AWAODORI” transforms central Tokushima into a celebration of dance and music every August. In 2026, the major outdoor performance areas operate from August 12 through 15, filling the city with the rhythms, movement, and extraordinary energy of Awaodori.
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型があるからこそ、工夫した部分や自由が際立つ。
いつか観に行こう。人生の中でやるべきことが一つ増えました。
내년에는 꼭 가볼계획입니다 ㅎㅎ
여름에 교토축제 및 오봉제 구경다니느라
아와오도리 축제이역을 못갔네요
영상으로라도 보며 만족중입니다 ㅎㅎ
Y su va ha inigración con migo me saca los papeles rápido y sin mucho problema... ho pobre sel policía ya que tieme atómica de castigo antiguo
【阿波踊り2026】THE AWAODORI 2026 阿呆連・新のんき連・阿波連・奴連｜特別観覧席から迫る熱演 | Awaodori in Tokushima, Japan
Awaodori Fools
165,425 views
#awaodori #dance #tokushima #japan #japanesefestival #traditionaldance #Ahouren #Nonkiren #Awaren #Yakkoren
Filmed on August 14, 2026, from the Special Viewing Seats at the Awa-Gin Minamiuchimachi Performance Area in Tokushima City, this video features performances by Ahou-ren, Nonki-ren, Awa-ren, and Yakko-ren. From this exceptional head-on vantage point, experience the dancers approaching directly toward the camera, the powerful live festival music, and the distinctive style of each ren.
Date: August 14, 2026
Event: Tokushima City Awaodori “THE AWAODORI” 2026
Location: Awa-Gin Minamiuchimachi Performance Area, Tokushima City, Tokushima, Japan
Performers: Ahou-ren, Nonki-ren, Awa-ren, Yakko-ren
About the Performing Ren
Ahou-ren
Founded in 1948, Ahou-ren represents “Ahou-style,” one of the major traditional styles of Awaodori. Recognizable by the distinctive broken-umbrella crest on its costumes, the ren has continued to develop its performance while carrying forward the traditions of Tokushima Awaodori.
Nonki-ren
A member of the Tokushima Prefecture Awaodori Association, Nonki-ren carries on the tradition of the “Nonki-style” of Awaodori. Its performance preserves this traditional lineage while expressing the joy and energy of the dance.
Awa-ren
Founded in 1957, Awa-ren is known for its powerful and free-spirited men's dance and graceful women's dance. It is also associated with the original zigzag dance style, accompanied by music that skillfully balances dynamic and restrained passages.
Yakko-ren
Yakko-ren was founded in 1950 in Hanoura, Anan City, in southern Tokushima Prefecture. With members spanning many generations, the ren builds upon traditions inherited from its predecessors while incorporating new elements and sharing the joy of Awaodori with audiences.
About Tokushima City Awaodori “THE AWAODORI”
Awaodori is a traditional Japanese performing art with a history spanning more than 400 years and is one of the defining cultural traditions of Tokushima.
Several theories exist regarding its origins, including one linking the dance to celebrations surrounding the construction of Tokushima Castle and another tracing its roots to Bon and Buddhist ancestral dances.
Tokushima City Awaodori “THE AWAODORI” transforms central Tokushima into a celebration of dance and music every August. In 2026, the major outdoor performance areas operate from August 12 through 15, filling the city with the rhythms, movement, and extraordinary energy of Awaodori.