A: Hey there! Got any plans for the weekend?

B: Not really, why?

A: There's a big dance festival going on in Tokushima! The Awa Odori, you know?

B: No way! I didn't know about it. Where is it happening?

A: It started in Naruto City on Saturday evening. They have this huge venue with 80-meter seating!

B: Wow, sounds amazing! What kind of dance is it and who's performing?

A: Well, it's traditional Japanese dance, with flutes and stringed instruments accompanying them. People are clapping and recording videos on their phones.

B: Can people join the dancing too?

A: Yup! Visitors are welcome to dance along. They say about 90,000 people will be there this year.

B: That's a lot of people! I bet it's really fun. Did you hear any feedback from those who went already?

A: Yeah! A lady from Kanagawa said she brought her child to see the dancers, and they were right up front. She thought the dancing was really powerful. And this guy from Kyoto said he loves the rhythm of Awa Odori and looks forward to it every year. He found this year's performance beautiful and impressive.

B: That sounds like a must-see event! Maybe we should check it out next year?

A: Definitely, let's make plans for it! It'll be a great experience to share together. 😊
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A renowned dance festival is drawing large crowds in Tokushima Prefecture, western Japan.



The Awa Odori summer festival got underway in Naruto City on Saturday evening, with dance groups performing at a venue with 80-meter-long special seating. The site near JR Naruto Station is one of four that have been set up for the event.



Dancers performed to the sound of flutes and stringed instruments, as onlookers clapped and took videos with their smartphones.



Visitors were also allowed to join the dancing.



The organizers say the three-day festival is expected to draw about 90,000 people this year.



A visitor from Kanagawa Prefecture said she wanted her child to see the dancers. She said they were in the front row, and the dancing was very powerful.



A man from Kyoto said he looks forward to hearing the rhythm of Awa Odori at this time every year. He said the performance was beautiful and impressive.
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Quiz 1:
Where is the renowned dance festival taking place?
A. Eastern Japan
B. Western Japan (Correct Answer)
C. Central Japan
D. Northern Japan

Quiz 2:
What is the name of the venue where a part of the dance festival is being held?
A. JR Naruto Station
B. A venue with 80-meter-long special seating (Correct Answer)
C. Naruto City Hall
D. The front row at the dance venue

Quiz 3:
What is the expected number of people to attend this year's festival?
A. More than 100,000
B. Around 90,000 (Correct Answer)
C. Less than 80,000
D. Exact number not specified in the article