Japan Summer Festivals: City vs. Countryside (The Yosakoi TRADITION You're Missing)

?City lanterns or lively countryside dances? We visited Kochi City’s famous Yosakoi festival, full of energy, contrasting with our peaceful countryside matsuri. Which one would you want to visit? ⭐Support by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/MaigoMika. ?About the Intro Song: "Yagi Bushi" is a popular folk song and dance performed during matsuri and Obon in Gunma and Tochigi, Japan. ❓ FAQ: https://www.maigomika.com/about-me/faq/ ? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maigomika ? Blog: https://www.maigomika.com/ ? Ko-Fi https://ko-fi.com/maigomika ?Chapters 00:00 Festival season in Japan 01:57 Why Yosakoi matters in Kochi 02:54 What are the Yosakoi rules 08:11 Obon season in the countryside 08:51 Our community festival prep 09:28 The intimacy of a village matsuri 11:23 Two rhythms, one spirit *I earn commission from your referrals at no added cost to you.* *Cat Calendar* ?️Hajime Okamoto Calendar: https://amzn.to/4n0ZZtG *Equipment* ?Fujifilm X-T5: https://amzn.to/3X1I0Ie ?My Everyday Lens: https://amzn.to/4dYcQIu ?Telephoto-Zoom Lens: https://amzn.to/4fyk6gc ?Camera Mic: https://amzn.to/3X6dTPX ?Wireless Mic: https://amzn.to/3AJctDq ?Headphone: https://amzn.to/3Mo4Vs5 *Music* ?Premium Beat: Code ITTBSHSE at checkout to get 25% off your first purchase at https://www.premiumbeat.com ?Artlist: https://artlist.io/referral/6990894/Maigo ?Uppbeat: https://share.uppbeat.io/w4lcb9r82og1 ?Business Inquiries: [email protected]