10,000 Person Eisa – Kokusai Street, Naha, Okinawa

I went down to Naha on Sunday to check out the 10,000 person eisa dance. Surprisingly, the festival begins around 1pm, which unsurprisingly means it was oppressively hot and humid. Parents and leaders of the various groups were trying to keep all the little kids cool with wet towels and drinks but most were looking pretty weary.

10,000 Person Eisa – Kokusai Street, Naha, Okinawa

I pottered around for an hour, met up with some friends, then slunk off to find somewhere cool. This particular Englishman (and his mad dog) have learned to stay out of the midday sun.

10,000 Person Eisa – Kokusai Street, Naha, Okinawa