Takanosu Bon Dance

Location: Zaimoku-cho, Kita-Akita City
Site(s) of performance: Ginza Street
Date(s): August 14 and 15
Category: Bon Dance
In 1867, the leader of merchants in the former Takanosu Town started this Bon dance in the town market for the prayer of good harvest with traditional dances such as Dainosaka Dance and Josuke Dance. The Bon dance used to continue until dawn.

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