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Furyu-odori
Unconfirmed

Tsushima no Bon Odori

Japanese name: 対馬の盆踊（つしまのぼんおどり）

Tsushima (villages across the island), Nagasaki

2027

  • Fri, Aug 13 – Mon, Aug 16

    Bon dance in each village (approximate)

Check with the organizers or local government
ABOUT

About the festival

This bon dance has been performed at Obon in villages across Tsushima City. Men, centered on the eldest sons of old families in each district, dance in a basic formation of two columns. It is characterized by a low, deeply bent posture and distinctive use of the fan, and it includes a variety of pieces added from the early to the late Edo period.

  • Shugen pieces, danced to songs with distinctive long, drawn-out melodies

  • Dances with naginata or staffs, and shikumi-odori that act out stories

  • Ezuri, bamboo-grass decorations regarded as vessels for ancestral spirits

DETAILS

Key facts

Category
UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage: Furyu-odori dances
Location
Tsushima (villages across the island), Nagasaki
Main venue
Villages across Tsushima

Sources

This description was written by Matsuri Biyori based on public information. Dates and details may change. Please check the organizers' latest information before you go. Translated from the Japanese original.

FAQ

FAQ

When is Tsushima no Bon Odori held in 2027?
In 2027, it is scheduled for Fri, Aug 13 – Mon, Aug 16 (Estimate (unconfirmed)).
Where is Tsushima no Bon Odori held?
It is held in Tsushima (villages across the island), Nagasaki. The main venue is Villages across Tsushima.
How are the dates of Tsushima no Bon Odori set?
Offered in several villages on the island in mid-August (Obon)