艾薩舞

An Obon folk dance from Okinawa Prefecture. Originally a ritual to welcome and send off ancestral spirits, it has become a summer tradition. Characterized by large drums and hand dancing, representing Okinawa's unique music and dance culture. Registered as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

沖繩縣的盂蘭盆舞蹈，是一種邊敲打太鼓邊舞動的民俗藝能，為琉球文化的重要組成要素。各地區的青年會各具特色風格，展現地方的團結意識。每年八月在那霸市舉辦全沖繩エイサー祭典，吸引眾多遊客前往。

A traditional dance performed in Okinawa during the Bon festival season, rooted in Ryukyuan folk beliefs. Performed as a ritual to welcome and send off ancestors, it involves dynamic dancing with drumming. A vibrant performing art symbolizing Okinawa's unique culture and history, with significant international recognition.

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。

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.