Remember we told you about Orion ~ Okinawa’s locally brewed beer that tastes oddly similar to Coors? And that this island loooves its festivals?
Those two things came together this Saturday.
Sadly my better half had to work the night shift during their ongoing field operation, so I went with my friend and a bunch of other people we recently met.
Sadly my better half had to work the night shift during their ongoing field operation, so I went with my friend and a bunch of other people we recently met.
It was nothing short of friendly islanders, more traditional Eisa dancing, Japanese rock bands (hilarious!), summer kimonos, great festival food, fireworks and of course lots and lots of yummy orion. Best part was that the proceeds went to helping tsunami victims on mainland Japan.
{our awesome friend/next door neighbor Mimi}
Obon is another summer festival still going on right now…The traditional Eisa dance is done in full costume throughout neighborhoods each night commemorating their ancestors. Our evenings have been full of near and distant drums, singing, and music from the stringed sanshin.
Perpetual Blind Date says
This looks like a blast! That food looks delicious! – Alyssa
Marshall says
Mmm, it was!!! 🙂