UNESCO-Recognized Nishimonai Bon Odori Dance Ritual Starts in Akita Prefecture
- Posted on August 17, 2025
- By The Japan News
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UNESCO-Recognized Nishimonai Bon Odori Dance Ritual Starts in Akita Prefecture

AKITA — The Nishimonai Bon Odori dance ritual that has been recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage, began in Ugo, Akita Prefecture, on Saturday, captivating spectators with the folk tradition.