Summer in Japan means bon odori, the dance of the bon festival, when souls of ancestors return from the world of the dead. They form circles and dance to comfort the souls of the dead. These days it is more a form of amusement during the warm summer evenings. This fascinating CD features modern bon odori songs. 18 tracks including Harumi Miyako and even an instruction manual on how to dance the bon odori in your own living room.
