Nanka Nihon Minyo Kyokai “Matsutoyo Kai Performance“

Dance by Mai No Kai & Bando Hidesomi Nihon Buyo Class 1. Genroku Hanami Odori - Edo 2. Hanagasa Ondo - Yamagata ken 3. Ichikawa Monju - Yamanashi ken 4. Akita Jinku - Akita ken 5. Donpan Bushi - Akita ken The first song is called “Genroku Hanami Odori“, which describes the merriment of cherry-blossoms viewing at Ueno hill (present Ueno Park in Tokyo, a famous cherry blossoms viewing place) in the Genroku Era (1688 - 1704). Genroku is the segment of Edo Period, during which Japanese culture reached a zenith of gorgeousness!