TOKUSHIMA, JAPAN / AWA ODORI
ゑびす連
EBISU RENThe joy of dance. The heart of Tokushima.
2026 / FILMWatch the performance01 / EBISU RENTOKUSHIMA · SHIKOKU · JAPAN
A city moves. A feeling stays.
Awa Odori is a dance tradition passed down in Tokushima, on Japan’s island of Shikoku. Dancers and musicians perform together in groups called ren, each with its own character. We are Ebisu Ren. Our dance carries the traditional rhythm and an open, welcoming smile.
Discover our Awa Odoriいつもニコニコ、福を呼ぶ。EBISU REN
Many expressions. One ren.
01Onna-odori
Straw hats, flowing hands and finely matched steps. This graceful style gives the procession its poised, unmistakable silhouette.
02Otoko-odori
Low stances meet light, energetic steps. Expressive movement brings a playful intensity to the dance.
03Happi dance
Our blue happi coats move to the beat. Open, lively gestures and shared timing carry the energy of the festival.
04The musicians
Gongs, drums, flutes and shamisen weave a two-beat rhythm that connects dancers and audience.
03 / IN MOTION
A summer that still echoes.
August 13, 2026. Watch Ebisu Ren bring its rhythm to the streets of Tokushima.
2026.08.13 / EBISU RENYouTube
Through your eyes.
Moments shared from beside the dance.
Now, and what comes next.
Journal01
四所神社 夏祭りで阿波おどりを披露しました
Original JapaneseEverything, in a moment.
A photographic record of our dance.
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