Tag: Tokushima
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Festivals: Awa Odori
There are a few reasons why I live in Japan and the Awa Odori is one of them. I can’t imagine not being able to jump in the car and head west every summer. I miss it already. There are plenty of photos of the dancers dancing everywhere so here are a few of them…
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Photography & Adventure: Shikoku
Shikoku is probably my favourite place in Japan. It’s the first place I lived permanently in Japan, it’s fantastic for cycling, the people are wonderful, it’s home to the best festival I’ve ever been too, which I went to again this year, but I worry. What happened in Tohoku in 2011 is predicted to happen…
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Festivals: Awa Odori 2010
Went to the Awa Odori Festival in Tokushima, Shikoku over the weekend. It’s easily the best festival I’ve ever been to and it never disappoints. I used to live in central Tokushima and think it’s one of the better cities in Japan to live in. Great people, easy to get around, and of course the…