Morioka Sansa Matsuri!

[Date Saburou Yukiie]

Sansa Matsuri
1-3 August
Morioka, Iwate Prefecture
A folk dance festival that attracts 20,000 participants every year.
Teams from local schools, companies and community organisations come
up with their own set of movements and parade through the streets to
the beat of 5,000 drummers and other musicians.


I have been to this matsuri, and lemme tell you...It is a big one!
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[elpresto]

Yeah, I was lucky enough to see it 2000-2002. It's a great party and Morioka is an experience. It's big enough to have plenty to offer and small enough to be walkable.

Ever been there in the spring when the tulips along the river are blooming against the backdrop of Iwate-san? Insane. The colors are blinding.

Just call me your friendly, neighborhood Iwate Friendship Ambassador!

Elika