Tokushima Awa Odori
MatsuriTokushima Awa Odori: Japan's largest dance festival. Aug 12–15, 2026. 100,000 dancers fill the streets. Join the fun — anyone can dance!
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Shikoku's festivals are intimately connected to the island's 88-temple pilgrimage tradition and its reputation for spiritual journeys. The Awa Odori in Tokushima is Japan's largest dance festival, where the whole city dances for four days. The Yosakoi Festival in Kochi combines traditional dance with modern choreography, creating one of Japan's most energetic celebrations.
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