Inspiring the soul of the festival! Harajuku is enthusiastic about Awa Odori, which is directly handed down by professionals

2016-07-19

Held at popular spots for foreign tourists

We are holding workshops where even first-time visitors to Japan can feel free to experience traditional culture. Expand Asobi System Co., Ltd. MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON PROJECTThis is a collaboration project with
The venue is the tourist information center “Moshi Moshi Box” in Harajuku, Tokyo. In addition to introducing recommended tourist spots, we also provide useful information about staying in Japan, from how to eat sushi well to Harajuku's latest entertainment. For foreign tourists, it is a spot that can be said to be an information center for Japanese culture as a whole.

Workshop content

The “Awa Dance Free Trial Lesson” was held on 7/16 (Sat).
The lecturer, the creative dance group Takarabune (Takarabune), as Japan's first professional Awa dance entertainment group, will perform not only domestically but also in countries around the world, and will be held from 7/7 (Thu) to 10 (Sun)Japan Expo Paris 2016But it became very popular.
Many people of all ages and nationalities visited the workshop, and they were able to vividly enjoy everything from the basic forms of dance to shouting exercises.
They were also challenged to actually dance along with Mr. Takarafune's performance.
The fusion of the echoing sound of taiko drums and energetic shouts is impressive. The enthusiastic performance attracted the attention of passers-by.

Some of the participants said, “I saw Mr. Takarafune at the Japan Expo 2 years ago!” There is also a sight of a young French tourist shining in his eyes. The venue was filled with big smiles at the unexpected reunion.

Instructor profile

You can view recent activities and videos of “Creative Dance Group Takarafune” from this page.
＞＞Takarafune Official Site

You can be the protagonist of this summer! The secrets of festivals taught by professionals
Free experience! Awa dance lessons
‍◎ Schedule: 7/16 (Sat) 14:00-17:00
◎ Contents: Awa dance lessons. Experience fees and costume rental are free.
◎ Venue: Moshi Moshi Box
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Next workshop

Free experience! Feel free to enjoy “Japanese” Keiko!
《Summer Vacation Special Event》Yukata & Shamisen Class
◎ Schedule: 2016/7/23 (Sat) 14:00-16:00
◎ Instructor: Fukamari
◎ Contents: If you can't read the score, don't worry!
This is a free workshop where you can easily play the shamisen, which is popular among Japanese musical instruments that have been loved in Japan since ancient times.
Fukamari, who is a singer and also active as a teacher in shamisen classes, will be invited as a lecturer, and beginners will be asked to practice gently and carefully with peace of mind.
Why don't you enjoy a stylish Japanese summer in a cool yukata?