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Kagura is a traditional Shinto theatrical dance that is exceedingly rare in Japan. The Gaijin Guide recently went to a 5 hour performance and edited it down to a 5 minute video that captures the myth and essence of kagura. It is a rare and delightful video of a dance form with roots predating tho read more »
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Back in August, Okinawa-based Jason Kimball went to Naha to watch the annual 10,000 Eisa Dancer parade. He says Eisa is a traditional dance, originating from a folk song sung hundreds of years ago. Looks like a great festival! read more »
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Highlights from the 2008 Asakusa Samba Carnival in Tokyo.

The event started off hot and sweaty then the clouds opened up and the rain poured down. The samba performers kept going though they were soaked to the bone. The Samba girls looked none the worse for it though. read more »
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Asakusa's annual samba carnival was hit with downpours midway through but this failed to dampen the performers' spirits. read more »
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For over 20 years the traditional district of Asakusa in Tokyo has hosted its own Samba Carnival Parade with thousands of participants. Here some highlights from the 2007 event. read more »
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Every August, Asakusa puts on its own bit of Carneval with scantily-cald Brazilians and Japanese woemn dancing the samba to the whir and click of a thousand horny photographers. read more »
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Had a good time at the Awaodori festival in Koenji, Tokyo on Sunday. Was disappointed with how most of my pics turned out, but found a few usable ones. read more »
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If you have not seen this yet you will laugh your tail off. The Shibuya dancing storm trooper! read more »
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