Gujo Odori

Around this time of year in Japan, there is something called Obon or Bon.  It is a Buddhist tradition in Japan and here is more information about it.

There is a city in Gifu Prefecture called Gujo, that hosts dancing from the end of July to the beginning of September with 3-4 days around the 15th of August reserved for all-night dancing!  Participating in the Gujo Odori is lots of fun.  I never went for the all-night dancing, but I did go with several friends for dancing in Gujo on August 4, 2012. 

All dressed up for an evening of dancing

Here is a short video that I took of the dancing. 

There is also a bridge that kids jump off into the river for fun.  Sometimes there are contests jumping off the bridge, here and here are videos taken by Gujodotcom.  Gujodotcom is a Japanese website about the city GujoHachiman and what it has to offer.

 The bridge is about 10m (33 feet) above the river

Deciding who will jump 

 Climbing over the rail

Preparing to jump 

He jumped!

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