A Bon dance festival in Gujo Hachiman, the Gujo Odori spans over thirty nights. It features ten traditional dances, including four consecutive nights of all-night dancing in August.
A folk dance festival in Minano, Saitama, is held annually on August 14. The event is a formal competition featuring team performances and concludes with a fireworks display.
A bon odori festival in Tokyo’s Roppongi Hills features weekend communal dancing around a central stage and food stalls operated by the complex’s restaurants.