The rainy season has come to an end here in Japan, and it is finally time for summer (although as a Norwegian in Tokyo it has already been what I would describe as summer temperatures for the last 4 months already). This time of the year you can find a number of places arranging so-called Bon festival dances, and this weekend the Ebisu district in Shibuya is hosting their annual Bon Odori event.
This festival has an approximately 60-year old history, but although around 60.000 people visit the festival every year it only last for a total of 7 hours spread over two days.
A tower stands in the center of the open space in front of Ebisu Station, and people dance around the tower in a big circle. You can spot many Japanese visitors in their yukata, and also try out some Japanese festival food if you're interested.
Anyway, below you can check out a short video from the festival:
Basic information
| Name of Festival | Ebisu Station Bon Odori (恵比寿駅前盆踊り) |
|---|---|
| Address | 東京都渋谷区恵比寿南1丁目 恵比寿駅 (In front of Ebisu Station) |
| Access | Ebisu Station's South Exit (恵比寿駅西口) |
| Dates | July 29th & 30th (2016) 18:00-21:30 |
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Anette came to Japan as an exchange student in 2010, met the love of her life and got stuck. From her base in Tokyo she writes about her experiences as a full-time worker in Tokyo and about her travels in Japan and abroad. She's a free-spirited adventurer who enjoys both the great outdoors and her urban lifestyle.
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