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Awa Odori dancer of the festival (Tokushima), wearing the traditional hat amigasa.

Awa Odori, the dancing queens

The Awa Odori , or dance of Awa, is danced on the festival of the dead, Obon. It is one of the most common and appreciated traditional dances in Japan.