Japan's Biggest Dance Party: Awaodori Experience ★ ONLY in JAPAN

[@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN]

Watch the 360 version of this video on the new ONLY in JAPAN 360 channel! ＼(^o^)／ kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZjVmKCve56Koqc -John

[@Goldgiratina]

ONLY in JAPAN you should make a series on how to learn the basics of the Japanese language

[@jnsurg947]

Excellent introduction of Awa Dance. Many many thanks!

[@Yogirliej4dee]

ONLY in JAPAN As a 30year old person who lived with bunions since I was a teen. I can't imagine any one Japanese person who can were shoes like those.😂

[@oddish2253]

Why are those hats shape like a hardshell Taco? Aerodynamics

[@りんごまる-x6s]

I watching this movie first time. Tokushima is my home town. This movie is very nice!! Thank you so much ^ ^ Please come to Japan to see a dance again.

[@av8d21]

i love the traditional matsuri, in 2018, i,'ve been to tokushima to join awa odori, so nice experience

[@MrDirtBaggins]

Loves these videos man. From the bottom of my heart, Thank You. I've been for the last two years digging in hard to learn Japanese. At this point in time I am almost done with n2. Sadly I cannot afford to go or exchange in Japan, so until I get the resources these videos really help share the experience and provides some good recommendations on where to go when I DO have to resources. Keep making videos, -A random guy on the Internet

[@MugiwaraCarlos]

i swear japan is so amazing , ty for sharing this

[@01Yiyi]

:) ❤️

[@LisaMarli]

What fun! Dance is so universal. And those strange headgear were originally rain hats to protect the women's elaborate hairdos. The meaning may have been forgotten, but they will still do the job.

[@db2able]

Looked to be a great & fun experience. Thanks for sharing John. Great job on the video.

[@2001cavador]

Thank you so much -your commentary explains everything-The about the dancers, their costumes their music, and their styles. the best commentary yet!!

[@りんごまる-x6s]

Wow, Thank you so much. Tokushima is my home town. Awaodori is very exciting and powerful. Everyone enjoy the Awa Odori dance by all means in Japan, please.

[@pcapucion]

you're videos, or should i say documentaries are very informative. thank you for sharing and helping us understand the japanese culture, festivities, and their ways. i just love watching you're documentaries...very professionally done!

[@alextorres5899]

oh It's amazing, I like a lot Japanese's traditions

[@celinepun7756]

I love how people come together to have fun and the energy seem so safe. There aren't any authority to police the people and everyone trust each everyone 😊

[@handsomedubbledee]

Try to say that about America. I dare you lol

[@skystarcom]

Thank u for this videos they are really funny to watch... Good job friend

[@いつもねむい-j5c]

Thank you for introducing Awa Odori !! I am happy as a person who lives in Tokushima Prefecture.🌟

[@ZoltanHoppar]

This was amazing. Thank you for the 360 record.

[@naesuke1224]

To anyone who wants to know about the symbol on the ladies kimonos that looks like a swastika/manji, its actually the family crest of the Hachisuka family, the feudal family situated in Tokushima who began the culture of Awaodori. So its not a religious symbol in this case.

[@musettedybala9557]

thank you! I am doing a school project on this festival! thank you for the info!

[@SharoozI]

I haven't seen the video but i know it will be very good John!

[@franceaime841]

I am an awa dancer.There is my team( ｡>﹏

[@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN]

france AIME awesome! I'll be going to watch the Koenji Awaodori again this year. Always fun! Hope to see you dancing out there ٩( ᐛ )و -John

[@franceaime841]

ONLY in JAPAN yeah it's Cloudy Today.but i'm gonna dance

[@nekopunch2652]

Awesome!💕

[@elferi]

are the dancers only from tokushima resident? what are the differences between pink clothed girls and purple clothed girls?

[@n07w4tU7hnk]

our fave odori here! this is an excellent video to share with others

[@ductritran8637]

Omg I miss japan so much , the pandemic has stop me to visit Japan . I will comeback as soon as they permit me to leave Australia .

[@justinwinslow310]

watched the 360 as well both really well done great stuff!

[@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN]

Justin Winslow Awesome! Thanks for watching the 360 video of this too! -John

[@whitefeatherairsoft8002]

I am super excited for the next episode... Again making awesome shows!!!

[@Vibeck99]

i may be new to ur channel bt i must tell u put lods of work n time to ur video and ur voice is really stunning.... nice job and i finished watching all of ur video well done..

[@James-uv8hy]

That's so cool that random people just get out from the airport and can immediately join in with the dancing :D

[@siriusblack06]

You've got great contents about Japan. Keep it up!

[@astroboy3507]

I liked the dance style one foot I front if the other!!!! Also looking forward to the next vid too John spirited away that's is a classic movie!!!!!👌

[@KE4VVF]

The beautiful Japanese people sure do know how to Party!

[@gewglesux]

So true.... i've seen it up close. 73' N2gig

[@SilkyC]

What a really cool street party!!! So much love for their culture and history!!

[@lizmasang9163]

Hi John! Nice video. I liked the festival, there was such a great atmosphere there. The dance was quite different from occidental dances and the dancers were full of stamina, even when it was late. I think a lot of us would loved to see you trying the dance. It's a shame the dance ended when you decide to tried it. I will for sure include Tokushima in my travel to Japan. Greetings from Southamerica!

[@v.velazquez]

This looks amazing ! What a wonderful event 💙

[@BelenusValikonis]

Let this be a reminder for why preserving traditions is important. Seeing elements of such a rich culture fade away into the pages of history would be a tragedy. I have much respect for those who care about passing on the torch, so to speak. I'm no dancer by any means, but I'd dance and drink with these people!

[@showgee]

Josh Kendrick, You can say that again! Yes, you need to be footloose and get drunk occasionally. Btw, I'm an old Japanese guy. I was there 45 years ago. The atmosphere of the festival seems not changed much since then which is a wonderful thing to observe.

[@tobijones1193]

this video was everything. .I need to go to Japan

[@random6306]

That old lady @ 7:13 with purple coloured hair. Pretty awesome haha. Great video

[@FireCracker3240]

And I love how John edited this, to show the small child flicking his wrists right before showing the elderly lady. It shows that that people of all ages love their festival and will take part!

[@random6306]

FireCracker3240 agreed

[@leodalitz6885]

It's always a great day when Only in Japan uploads. =P

[@glockalisk2884]

I'm super excited I got to catch this right when it was released!!!!

[@psygn0sis]

Great job John! Loved it.

[@Kaiquesun_Dj]

I enjoyed Japan so much. I would revisit in a heartbeat.

[@wideolink]

I wanna go to JAPAN !

[@luiscerdasanchez]

You are not alone bud!, I really like the environment and the culture of Japan.

[@luiscerdasanchez]

you are very lucky. I am a High school student at the moment so I don't see any chance of going anytime soon, unfortunately. Have fun and Enjoy, once March comes by.

[@marbyyy7810]

Mario Boche LUCKY

[@りんごまる-x6s]

Welcome to Japan!! Awaodori is very exciting. Dancing woman is beautiful and elegant. Dancing man is powerful

[@oddyneo]

This is exotic stuff love it. Would love to visit Japan someday.

[@nigelmulliniz4021]

I hope the channel grows faster ^

[@ErikDaVinci]

Great documentary! Just amazing how Japan holds their traditions alive and blossom. :-) Looks really tricky to dance in those high sandals. Then you show they use them in different angles to sometimes give a high heel position and it seemd very cool. :-D

[@danielreed4050]

I always enjoy these videos

[@TheMrS1R]

love this channel! I only subscribed yesterday but I have been binge watching all the videos lol

[@dmam58]

I am currently living in Naruto,Tokushima is a wonderful prefecture!!!LOVE IT!!!

[@藤藤-s3h]

すごく綺麗😳 生で見に行きたい👍

[@lohkoonhoong6957]

The atmosphere is indeed electric.

[@trietle3026]

I love your videos, they never fail to entertain :)

[@danialtello91]

lmao the intro editing was hilarious for me only 🤣

[@sonnydacuse7622]

John, another great vid!

[@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN]

Sonny S thank you!

[@NeedsEvidence]

I just went there last August-awesome fest! Incredible atmosphere!

[@optimusdanger3881]

Love love your videos

[@fluffybren]

so interesting to see the summer events in Japan ! any video's on the children festivals ?

[@Horticarter41]

so much fun to watch! you look like you were enjoying yourself!

[@SUPERGENKI]

I just looooove awaodoris, and your video is just perfect. (didn't know the airport was named awaodori - maybe Haneda Airport should be renamed Hanabi Airport)

[@TonyPstunts]

Great show, and channel dude!

[@iceberg789]

looks like a nice & fun parade.

[@irmaindriani]

What a lovely video. I was so into this dance 💃 there is something magic in it. ✨✨💕💕💕

[@gewglesux]

Once again John you have outdone yourself! Well done!!

[@luigieberbesada9869]

finally you're back

[@MsMarie0072]

I don’t know much about Japan, going to school 🏫 they don’t teach you about Japan i learned more about America..,watching your channel has taught me so much.. you immerse yourself into the culture learning more and more I’m so glad I subscribed

[@me-injapan8569]

Love Your Channel !

[@ShaunDreclin]

have you ever done an episode on traditional Japanese music and instruments? would be cool to see

[@ManueldeJesusAguilarDelgado]

Such an interesting video, and the quality is so good. Thank you for your videos!

[@leftyfourguns]

I think I'd be able to do that crouch dance for about 5 seconds

[@KillerBebe]

Looks like a lot of fun, I would so love to join in.

[@Bakeshop040]

Great episode!

[@exxon5430]

Thats awesome! 😊😀👍

[@2006MEC011]

YATTOSA YATTOSA!!! YATTO YATTO!!! 👌👌👌👌

[@myblacktears0921]

I went to their museum and learn a little bit to how to dance it.. It a little bit hard but fun!!

[@frenchgunner4665]

this is amazeballs!

[@frenchgunner4665]

im gunna die

[@GaryHardin]

Wish they would bring this to USA somewhere. This is so fantastic......

[@DaRUde117]

TOKUSHIMA AHHHH I WAS HERE JUST IN MARCH!!!!

[@2983cool]

Nice video like always

[@mkic766]

I'm Japanese but I learn a lot of things from your vid! Thank you for the great vids always. ありがとう、ジョン！

[@melowmedia]

Even tho i give this channel a hard time...it is one of the better.. Japan from a western perspective, channels on this website...and its basically completely produced by one dude...thats pretty impressive regardless of its your style or not.

[@joshiditesservellonacles7819]

dude I love this series.

[@peace-mu2zq]

I'm very happy and Tokushima are introduced. Because I'm from in Tokushima. Awa Dance goes to look every year.

[@anitaburgos1494]

I love ur videos!!!

[@Grabolibus]

ohhh! I understand better the festival scene in Pompoko, where at one point there is such dancers! I was always curious about it! Thanks for the video!

[@victorgomez5630]

sin duda este es uno de tus mejores vídeos, espero algún día puedas colocar subtitulos en español y así los pueda disfrutar con toda mi familia, saludos desde villahermosa tabasco en mexico.

[@sanchaofgo]

Please visit Yosakoi Festival in Kochi next summer.

[@SilkyC]

Dancing is so universal~ What an amazing part of the Japanese culture!!! To be greeted with a bunch of cultural dances would be such an experience! Thanks for sharing!

[@dylandequena1518]

thats sooo coool icant stop watching

[@streetsax8326]

Everyone's jacked up on Sake 😆

[@morris6947]

i wanna go there i love your channel man awesome video

[@PATDRyansSpecialGrl]

Hey John! I'm so happy your channel has EXPLODED with subscribers! It's insane. 🎉 I just wanted to ask if you're ever going to do a video on Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) clubs/parties like you did the anime music nightlife? I love DDR haha. Stay safe! 💕

[@tkai972]

Another great video ! =D

[@PunkIsNotDead]

2:01 OMG Iri and Illya

[@DGMachine013]

truely amazing, i hope ill get a chance to participate in the future

[@Kota_wa]

so cool

[@kitakazehai]

A fool who dances is a fool who sees If you are the same fool, you must dance or you will lose. This is a famous phrase for Awa Odori dance.

[@FireCracker3240]

The block sandals that the lady dancers have to wear... wow. That must be brutal on the feet. They tip toe, so all the weight is on the front of their feet, held in place only by the thong string between their toes. Their feet (and toes) must be so sore after this! That is true dedication to the tradition!

[@adimasguntur]

can't wait for your next vids

[@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN]

:) It should be up in a day or so. Just confirming the info and a few images for use. -john

[@MsAustralopitecus]

soo cool! I probably end up dancing as well. xoxoxo from Mexico!

[@ドラム明太子]

徳島の阿波おどりです！Awa odori is really beautiful no matter how many times I see it.The festivals are held at parks, gardens, shrines and temples during Obon.This is a local tourism appeal, but it is also a culture of memorial service for ancestors.

[@플라비우스]

정말 흥미로운 일본 전통 춤들이다. 구독합니다. Its really interesting Japanese traditional dance. Im subscribe now.

[@xprex]

John plz do a video on Samurai culture, you always make the best content 💕

[@canisiusmujama4728]

Nice...like it...

[@如月離雲]

The essence of "Awa Odori " is "Bon Odori". "O-Bon" is Japanese faith that in the summer the spirits of the dead come back to this world. Therefore, "Bon Odori" has the meaning of comforting the soul of the dead. Tokushima was an area supported by fishermen. Awa Odori means to comfort the spirits of fishermen who died in the sea. The reason why Awa Odori attracts people is that the aspect of dialogue with the dead is mysterious. And Japanese word "awa" means "bubble" in English. Probably, there is the concept that "human life is like a bubble, fun, please enjoy this world".

[@lorlee1814]

Look like so much fun!

[@kanaekeiko]

Golden Time anyone?

[@gregoryraleda7498]

Yeap haha :D

[@KLC1998320]

just finished that anime :((

[@Dmal1755]

You know the women at the start have swastikas on there dresses

[@Shunto99]

I saw in Iceland... there is a similar symbol in town... i thought the same thing..

[@offthesidelines]

+Domelgaming it was (and still is) traditionally the sacred symbol for good luck in Hinduism and Buddhism and the likes. Before WW1 Europe and then LATER the Nazi party took the mirrored version of it to represent them.

[@michael.lee3712]

I like your videos on KZbin