Awaodori in Shinjuku is a charming izakaya (Japanese style bar) where, as you eat, you can enjoy a performance of traditional dancing from Tokushima called Awa-Odori (Awa being Tokushima's old name). Branding itself as a "Japanese Culture Entertainment Restaurant", Awaodori certainly sets itself apart from your regular izakaya establishment. The Awa-Odori is characterised by irregular steps and a jovial and energetic up-tempo rhythm, and you may even find yourself and your fellow diners joining in with the dance experience.
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Awaodori Restaurant
Culture entertainment restaurant in Shinjuku
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Dancers take to the stage (Photo: Camille Db)
Performers introducing the Awaodori to the customers (Photo: Camille Db)
Awaodori performance (Photo: Camille Db)
A tasty sukiyaki hot pot (Photo: Camille Db)
Dancers getting ready to come in (Photo: Camille Db)
At an izakaya, do not forget the sashimi! (Photo: Camille Db)
Some very nice skewers (Photo: Camille Db)
Sushi (Photo: Camille Db)
Delicious fried fish cakes (Photo: Camille Db)
Hot and cold Japanese sake (Photo: Camille Db)
A customer posing with the dancers (Photo: Camille Db)
Stage performance of the Awaodori (Photo: Camille Db)
Stage performance (Photo: Camille Db)
Customers joining in (Photo: Camille Db)
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Thang Nguyen
10 years ago
it is a traditional japanese restaurant. you come there and know more about japanese cuisine.
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