Running for over a decade now, the Nakano Ekimae Bon Odori Festival was started with the intent of allowing people to enjoy vibrant local songs and dances. The event shakes things up a little, though, and incorporates some modern J-Pop songs with the same choreography as traditional bon dances have.
The fusion of tradition and modernity has certainly proven popular over recent years, with approximately 50,000 attendees present at the two-day event in 2022.
There is no entry fee to enjoy the festival, but there are typically booths present selling food and drink – bring yen if you plan on making a purchase.
