Thank you for the music,

A great day experiencing Japanese culture during a visit to a rural town about an hour and a quarter away from the city. What a difference there was!

After making and then enjoying our mochi (see here) we were treated to a dance lesson. Bon Odori is a dance performed in summer time in Japan and there are lots of varieties. We were clearly in Beginner Class 101 and still managed to look pretty ungraceful. This group of lovely ladies accompanied our efforts beautifully.

Music has healing power, it has the ability to take people out of themselves for a few hours.
Elton John