Written by Shyam Bhardwa
Researched by Jane Pipkin
The Nakameguro Summer Festival takes over this fashionable neighborhood for two nights of outdoor dance performances.
What happens?
Saturday evening sees more than 20 teams of distinctive Awa Odori dancers sashaying and striking poses along the street, while Sunday evening features more than 28 troupes of Yosakoi dancers parading along the route.
Schedule 2026
This year marks the 61st edition of the event.
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Festivities begin at 6 p.m. and conclude at 8:30 p.m. on both days.
