The word “arasowa” has connotations of a world without conflict, while “ren” is an Awa Odori term for a dance group. Many of Arasowa-ren’s members were non-Japanese from the start.

David Cowland-Cooper (front in a red T-shirt) fell in love with Awa Odori, a Japanese traditional folk dance, and started a local dance group in Brisbane. Source: Tensui Australia Mr Cowland ...

TOKUSHIMA—Dancers in colorful “yukata” summer kimono or “happi” coats took to the streets here at the Awa Odori festival with ... were on display. The Japan Meteorological Agency on ...