Every year in September there is a big Okinawan dance festival in Machida. The event is spread over a weekend with many different dance groups performing as they parade through the streets. The dancers wear traditional costumes as the dance, sing and play instruments. Drums give the traditional music excitement and energy. I only wish I knew what the words meant!
Cathy Cawood @cathy.cawood
I came to Japan in 2003 to teach English. I lived in Shiga prefecture for 1 year, and it still holds a special place in my heart. I lived in Kyoto for 9 years, then moved to Machida, Tokyo in 2014 after meeting my Japanese partner. I love to take photos, and my Japan in Pictures Facebook page ha...
