✨🎐 Higashi Honganji Bon Odori 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️ Western Music Bon Odori 🎶🏮

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🌐 INFORMATION https://englishonlycafe.com/info/ ＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝ \* 日本語の案内は英語の案内の下にございます ✨🎐 Higashi Honganji Bon Odori 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️ Western Music Bon Odori 🎶🏮 👉 Japanese Tradition Meets Western Music! Dance to Hit Songs at a Unique Bon Odori! 💃🕺 👉 International meetup at a café and walking \*\*\* Join us for Higashi Honganji Bon Odori, a unique summer festival held at Higashi Honganji Temple in Asakusa! 🏮✨ Set in the spacious grounds of Higashi Honganji, this traditional Bon Odori festival lets you dance around the yagura (festival tower) to a variety of music. In addition to classic songs such as Tokyo Ondo, you can enjoy Western hits, J-pop, and more! 🎶💃🕺 The festival also features live performances and DJs, creating a lively atmosphere that feels like a “traditional festival meets music festival.” 🏮🎵 ☕ The event starts at a café! We’ll begin at a café where you can enjoy English conversation and international exchange in a relaxed atmosphere. Before heading out, we’ll have a quick self-introduction session, so first-time participants and those coming alone can feel comfortable joining us. After enjoying some time at the café, we’ll head together to Higashi Honganji. 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️ Once we arrive, we’ll explore the amazing festival food stalls featuring many famous restaurants from Asakusa, while soaking up the lively summer festival atmosphere! 🍢🍻 And the highlight of the event is the Western Music Bon Odori! 🎶🏮 Dance along to popular Western hits in this unique take on traditional Japanese Bon Odori. It’s a one-of-a-kind experience where Japanese tradition meets Western music! Enjoy the summer night under the lanterns at the temple grounds, with music, Bon Odori, delicious festival food, and plenty of opportunities to meet and chat with others! ✨💃🕺 📍 Event Highlights 🏮 A summer Bon Odori festival held at Higashi Honganji Temple 🎶 A wide variety of music, including Tokyo Ondo, Western hits, and J-pop 🎤 Live performances and DJs 🍢 Delicious festival food stalls and a lively summer atmosphere! Everyone is welcome, even if you’ve never danced Bon Odori before! You don’t need to know the steps—just follow the dancers around you and enjoy the experience. 🏮😊 Come and enjoy a fun summer night in Asakusa with us! \*\*\* 🌙 Route 📍 ENGLISH ONLY CAFE (5:00-6:45 PM) Relax in a cozy café atmosphere while enjoying English conversation and international exchange. Before departure, participants will have a chance to introduce themselves, so even first-time attendees can quickly feel comfortable! ⬇️ 📍 Departure (6:45 PM) Kanda Station → Tawaramachi Station \(Tokyo Metro Ginza Line\) \| ¥180 ⬇️ 📍 Higashi Honganji Bon Odori (7:15 PM) A unique Bon Odori festival held in the grounds of Higashi Honganji Temple in Asakusa. 🏮✨ In addition to classic songs such as Tokyo Ondo, you can dance to a wide variety of music, including Western hits and J-pop. 🎶 With live performances and DJs, the festival has a lively “traditional festival meets music festival” atmosphere, making it a great way to enjoy a summer evening! 💃🕺 As the festival is expected to be very crowded, participants may have free time to explore on their own after arriving at the venue. ⬇️ 💃 Western Music Bon Odori (7:45 PM) A fresh take on traditional Bon Odori, featuring popular Western hits! 🎶🕺💃 Dance together to well-known Western songs while enjoying the festival and connecting with others. Experience the atmosphere of a traditional Japanese Bon Odori while enjoying your favorite Western music! 🌍✨ 🎵 Western Music Song List Girls Just Want to Have Fun — Cyndi Lauper The Power of Love — Huey Lewis and the News Hold Me Now — Thompson Twins Telephone Operator — Pete Shelley 炭坑節 (Tankō Bushi) — Traditional Japanese Folk Song Every Breath You Take — The Police Spice of Life — The Manhattan Transfer Let's Groove — Earth, Wind & Fire September — Earth, Wind & Fire Uptown Girl — Billy Joel 東京音頭 (Tokyo Ondo) — Traditional Japanese Bon Odori Song