【阿波踊り2026】徳島市阿波おどり2026 ほんま連・新ばし連・菊水連｜南内町が熱狂した最終夜の演舞 | Awaodori in Tokushima, Japan
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#awaodori #dance #tokushima #japan #japanesefestival #traditionaldance #Honmaren #Shinbashiren #Kikusuieren
On August 15, 2026, this video captures performances by Honma-ren, Shinbashi-ren, and Kikusui-ren at the Minamiuchimachi Performance Venue in Tokushima. Filmed on the final night of Tokushima City's Awaodori festival, it showcases three distinctive styles as the dancers fill the venue with movement, music, and energy. Enjoy the atmosphere, live festival music, colorful costumes, and authentic Awaodori from its home in Tokushima.
Date: August 15, 2026
Event: Tokushima City Awaodori "THE AWAODORI 2026"
Location: Minamiuchimachi Performance Venue, Tokushima City, Tokushima, Japan
Performers: Honma-ren, Shinbashi-ren, Kikusui-ren
About the Ren
Honma-ren
The name "Honma" comes from a Tokushima dialect word meaning "true" or "real," reflecting the troupe's pursuit of authentic Awaodori. Its powerful and spirited men's dance contrasts beautifully with the graceful women's dance. Another highlight is the precisely coordinated men's-style dance performed by women carrying handheld lanterns.
Shinbashi-ren
Founded in 1950 in the Fukushima district of Tokushima, Shinbashi-ren is known for its graceful slow dancing, the "Take no Mai" or Bamboo Dance, and its free-spirited men's dance. The contrast between stillness and dynamic movement is one of its defining characteristics.
Kikusui-ren
Kikusui-ren is known for its distinctive up-tempo festival rhythm. The men dance dynamically while manipulating two fans like butterflies, while the women perform the graceful and refreshing "Kikusui no Mai." The children's "Kogiku" dance is another popular feature.
About Tokushima City Awaodori "THE AWAODORI"
Awaodori is one of Japan's best-known traditional performing arts, with a history spanning more than 400 years. Several theories exist about its origins, including connections to Bon dancing, celebrations surrounding Tokushima Castle, and medieval furyu dancing traditions.
THE AWAODORI 2026 in Tokushima City runs for five days from August 11 to 15. The major paid outdoor performance venues, including Minamiuchimachi, operate from August 12 to 15, bringing dancers, musicians, and spectators together in the heart of Tokushima.
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当時は男踊り・女踊りが別れていた、女性の男踊りも素晴らしい、綺麗だね！
【阿波踊り2026】徳島市阿波おどり2026 ほんま連・新ばし連・菊水連｜南内町が熱狂した最終夜の演舞 | Awaodori in Tokushima, Japan
Awaodori Fools
281,452 views
#awaodori #dance #tokushima #japan #japanesefestival #traditionaldance #Honmaren #Shinbashiren #Kikusuieren
On August 15, 2026, this video captures performances by Honma-ren, Shinbashi-ren, and Kikusui-ren at the Minamiuchimachi Performance Venue in Tokushima. Filmed on the final night of Tokushima City's Awaodori festival, it showcases three distinctive styles as the dancers fill the venue with movement, music, and energy. Enjoy the atmosphere, live festival music, colorful costumes, and authentic Awaodori from its home in Tokushima.
Date: August 15, 2026
Event: Tokushima City Awaodori "THE AWAODORI 2026"
Location: Minamiuchimachi Performance Venue, Tokushima City, Tokushima, Japan
Performers: Honma-ren, Shinbashi-ren, Kikusui-ren
About the Ren
Honma-ren
The name "Honma" comes from a Tokushima dialect word meaning "true" or "real," reflecting the troupe's pursuit of authentic Awaodori. Its powerful and spirited men's dance contrasts beautifully with the graceful women's dance. Another highlight is the precisely coordinated men's-style dance performed by women carrying handheld lanterns.
Shinbashi-ren
Founded in 1950 in the Fukushima district of Tokushima, Shinbashi-ren is known for its graceful slow dancing, the "Take no Mai" or Bamboo Dance, and its free-spirited men's dance. The contrast between stillness and dynamic movement is one of its defining characteristics.
Kikusui-ren
Kikusui-ren is known for its distinctive up-tempo festival rhythm. The men dance dynamically while manipulating two fans like butterflies, while the women perform the graceful and refreshing "Kikusui no Mai." The children's "Kogiku" dance is another popular feature.
About Tokushima City Awaodori "THE AWAODORI"
Awaodori is one of Japan's best-known traditional performing arts, with a history spanning more than 400 years. Several theories exist about its origins, including connections to Bon dancing, celebrations surrounding Tokushima Castle, and medieval furyu dancing traditions.
THE AWAODORI 2026 in Tokushima City runs for five days from August 11 to 15. The major paid outdoor performance venues, including Minamiuchimachi, operate from August 12 to 15, bringing dancers, musicians, and spectators together in the heart of Tokushima.