阿波舞

日本傳統舞蹈，於盂蘭盆節期間舞動以供養祖先靈魂。通常在木製高臺（稱為「屋形」）周圍排成圓圈跳舞，各地區各有獨特的舞步與音樂風格。海外日僑社區亦定期舉辦，作為參與式的傳統藝能，讓人得以體驗日本文化。

A traditional Japanese observance held in summer to welcome ancestral spirits. Celebrated nationwide with bon odori (traditional dances), and many people return to their hometowns. Famous regional variations include Awa Odori and Gujo Odori, with each region maintaining unique bon culture that continues today.

Traditional circle dance performed throughout Japan during the Obon season. Merging Buddhist Obon rituals with folk dance, it honors the return and departure of ancestors' spirits. Regional variations in style and music reflect local traditions, making it symbolic of Japan's seasonal cultural practices.

德島縣的盂蘭盆舞，每年8月舉辦，是日本三大盂蘭盆舞之一。此民間舞蹈傳統源自江戶時代，以「舞者是優瓜，觀看者也是優瓜，既然都是優瓜，不如跳舞才划算」的俗諺聞名。雖有約1200年前起源的說法，其律動感十足的舞姿與音樂至今仍吸引眾多舞者與觀眾。

徳島縣擁有超過400年歷史的日本規模最大的盂蘭盆舞蹈祭典。以「跳舞的傻瓜看舞的傻瓜，既然都是傻瓜不如跳起來」的呼聲聞名，每年8月盂蘭盆節期間舉辦。名為「連」的舞蹈隊伍隨著獨特的節奏穿梭街道起舞。

日本三大盆舞之一，每年8月在德島縣德島市舉辦。擁有超過400年的歷史，以「跳舞的傻子看舞的傻子，既然都是傻子，不如跳起來划算」這句俗諺聞名。舞蹈以獨特的節奏與激烈的足部動作為特色，每年吸引超過100萬名遊客前來觀賞。

徳島縣歷史超過400年的日本規模最大盆舞祭典。以「跳舞的傻瓜看跳舞的傻瓜，既然都是傻瓜，那就跳舞別吃虧」的囃子歌詞聞名，每年8月吸引超過120萬人造訪。由稱為「連」的舞蹈隊伍展現的輕快韻律，具有令人不禁想跟著舞動的魅力。

A traditional Japanese Buddhist event to welcome and honor ancestral spirits. Observed around August 13-16, it features regional events such as bon dances and toro nagashi lantern floating. One of Japan's largest annual observances that triggers a major homecoming rush, it serves as an important occasion for reaffirming family bonds.

A traditional Japanese observance welcoming and honoring ancestral spirits, held around August 13-16. Customs of lighting welcoming and farewell fires and dancing Bon-odori to commemorate ancestors are rooted nationwide. With many regional customs such as Kyoto's Daimonji Gozan Okuribi and Shoro Nagashi, it embodies the Japanese view of life and death.