In the summer of 2014 the Japan Foundation held an open house event which featured the members of the Urara Minbukai performing an exhibition of Awa Odori at the Foundation’s downtown Toronto library and culture centre. I was asked to provide live music to accompany the dancers. It was a fun day and participants enjoyed the sight and sounds of Awa Odori while learning more about the Japan Foundation in Toronto. It was great fun, thanks to the Urara Minbukai for inviting me along!
-Kokichi