Each year the local Eisa dances troupes do a celebrational tattoo down Takashiho Odori, as what is the main street in Yomitan. It is unmissable. It is the end of Obon. Okinawa celebrates.

Rangers!

I love this. Band after band passes by, strutting their stuff. I an certainly missing 80% of the real meaning but the scraps that fall from my master’s table fill me with pride and solidarity with the people of Okinawa.

Yay!

It is very hot.

Another half bottle will do you no harm at all

Um, how can I get it across that this is not something organized for tourists? I am the only tourist present and I have lived here for nearly 6 years.

Kids dance

Go ancestors

Like do not f**k with me

Okinawan women are a delight

Ditto

Will he no come back again

How can they dance in flip flops?

Anyway, it is a remarkable afternoon, shot through with authenticity.