Bon-Odori in Cambridge

11/05/2026

Bon-odori session on 9th May 2026:
Tanko bushi（炭坑節）
Tokyo ondo（東京音頭）
Kawachi ondo（河内音頭）
Hokkai bon uta（北海盆唄）
Donpan bushi（ドンパン節）

Next session - 20th June 2026

01/05/2026

02/02/2026

Live concert of 'Min'yo', Japanese folk music & songs, by SOAS Min’yo Group in Cambridge!

When: 14th February, 15:00-16:30
Where: West Court, Jesus College, University of Cambridge
FREE entry (with suggested donation)
Registration required from the link below

The SOAS Min’yo Group, a community music group at SOAS, Universisty of London, is coming to Cambridge to perform Japanese folk songs (Min'yo). The group features singers, shamisen players, shakuhachi players, taiko (percussion) players, yokobue (flute) players and dancers. Since their founding by the late Dr David Hughes, the group have performed regularly at the Japan Matsuri in Trafalger Square and many other music/cultural events in the UK and abroad.

For more detail, visit:
https://panoramajournal.org/event/global-cultures-soas-minyo-14-feb-2026/

16/01/2026

An interesting documentary and good introduction to Nishimonai Bon-odori from Akita prefecture:

The Bon Odori is a summer tradition in Japan. This dance takes many different forms across the country, reflecting the local climate and character. The Nishi...