Japanese mochi-tsuki (rice
pounding) with hayashi (musical accompaniment)
This is a
performance of pounding rice to hayashi (musical
accompaniment played on traditional Japanese instruments),
and spectators can participate in rice pounding, wearing a
happi coat. The performance is popular, especially among
people from other countries. The fresh rice cake is served
for dessert.
Yosakoi-Soran
dance
This new event, in
which people in fancy costumes using clappers perform their
original dances to unique Soran songs, adds to the
atmosphere of early summer in Sapporo. Performances by teams
participating in the event are great attractions for
international conferences.
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