The Bon Odori Dance festival in the middle of Shibuya in Tokyo on Saturday night attracted many people from far and near.

A tower was erected near the scramble crossing while car traffic was restricted.

Many young people, among others, were wearing summer kimono known as yukata as they danced in a circle to music featuring Japanese drums.

Some foreign visitors joined the festivities.

With stalls set up along the street, Shibuya was transformed into a different space celebrating summer.

A woman in her 20s who lives nearby says that she has liked Bon dancing since her childhood.
She said that recently many foreign visitors are coming to Shibuya and that it is a good occasion for them to learn about Japanese culture.

An 18-year-old woman, visiting from Canada for sightseeing, said that it is wonderful that foreigners danced together with the people of Japan, while enjoying its culture.

She said that she is happy to be one of them.

The Shibuya Bon Odori Dance festival began in 2017 as a group of local shop owners aimed to bring together residents and visitors.