Japan has a long history of group dancing, especially during festivals. The dances might be performed during parades or as performances. Often everyone is dressed in the same yukata or kimono. In 1954, the Shikoku city of Kochi, concerned to boost local morale on the heels of the long struggle of post-war recovery, hit on … Continue reading Yosakoi: Japan’s happy dance
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The Streets of Kochi: So Many Personalities
This article describes a number of fun and interesting features of the city of Kochi, on the Pacific coast of Shikoku island. (Archived article originally published by Tokyo Weekender)