Sansa Odori Drum Dance

The perfect weather for festivals in Tōhoku continues!
This time, we traveled to Morioka for the "Sansa Odori Drum Dance," the icon of the summer in the city!
Rhythmic thumping and rimshots carry over a backing of mellow bamboo flutes as the sensually gyrating drummers parade down Morioka’s central avenue.
▼Watch a video of the festival!: http://en.re-tohoku.jp/movie/12279