Gujo Odori is a traditional Japanese folk dance festival designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property and UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, passed down since the Edo period over 400 years ago in the castle town of Gujo Hachiman. Held across 30 nights from mid-July to early September, it is famous as Japan's longest-running Bon dance festival. Dancers from the local community and beyond gather to enjoy this iconic celebration. During the Obon period (August 13-16), the "all-night dance" (Tsuya Odori) sees participants dancing through the night for four consecutive days.
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