[For Seniors] Bon Odori Recreation: Introducing the enjoyable Bon Odori dances passed down across Japan

From here on, OndoNEW!

From now on, Ondo—Guided [Let’s all dance! Bon Odori]

After that, thanks to the smash hit “Mago,” Ichiro Oizumi quickly rose to top-star status—but this is one of his hidden gems.

Oizumi’s warm singing voice fits perfectly with the ondo-style rhythm.

Its upbeat message—“Life’s still ahead of us, let’s enjoy what’s to come”—shines brightly.

The melody is great for clapping along and perfect for Bon Odori, and just listening to it makes your heart skip with joy.

The choreography where you thrust your fist to the sky and shout “Ei-ei-oh!” in the latter half of the chorus is strangely irresistible—you’ll want to do it again and again.

In any case, it’s a highly recommended song you should hear at least once.

Dancing Hero – Bon Odori VersionNEW!

Dancing Hero Bon Odori Version

A single by Yoko Oginome released in 1985, it regained popularity thanks to the “Bubble Dance” by the Osaka Prefectural Tondabayashi High School dance club! It’s a song well known not only to that generation but also to younger people.

While it falls under the umbrella of dance music, it also began to be used as a Bon Odori song from the late 1990s.

The distinctive choreography—circling your hands in front of your body while swaying your hips and lifting your knees—is really fun.

If your Bon Odori activity isn’t quite catching on, why not suggest this song?

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Matsuken Samba IINEW!

[Matsuken Samba II] Bon Odori Dance Tutorial! ~Ken Matsudaira~

This song, also known for being performed in the stage version of “Abarenbo Shogun,” is one that helped Makoto Matsudaira gain the nickname “Matsuken.” Its bright, poppy sound makes it perfect for Bon Odori! The lively steps and twirling moves make it an exciting dance to watch.

If several people are dancing together, it’s a good idea to pay attention to formations as well.

There’s also a seated version of the choreography, so please refer to it when dancing with seniors.

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There’s always tomorrowNEW!

There’s Always Tomorrow - Guided [Let’s All Dance! Bon Odori]

Do the Bon Odori to the song “Ashita ga Aru Sa,” a tune everyone’s heard at least once! Known for lyrics that capture a male student’s feelings of first love, this song often brings back memories of youth for many listeners.

Let’s try the Bon Odori—an essential of summer festivals—with this nostalgic number.

The choreography is very simple: cross your hands in front of your body, clap in front of your face, and so on.

There are steps for the walking parts, so if you can dance standing up, try copying those footwork moves too.

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Kawachi Otoko-bushiNEW!

We collaborated with dream entertainer Hikaru (vocals) on “Kawachi Otoko-bushi.” Operation Preventive Care in Toshima, 2023.9.14, Toshima Civic Center #rhythmExercise #frailty #ToshimaWard #ricePaddle #exercise #MitsukoNakamura

Kawachi Otoko-bushi is a single by Mitsuko Nakamura released in 1989.

It is known as a famous song with high name recognition, having been performed multiple times on the popular year-end program NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen.

It’s a bright, rhythmic number that seniors can enjoy singing and dancing to.

There are several dance variations, so look for choreography that is easy for older adults to perform.

Try full-body movement with choreography that allows for the largest possible motions, such as raising both hands or swinging them to the sides.

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Soma Bon SongNEW!

Soma Bon Dance Song – With Guide [Let’s all dance! Bon Odori]

The Soma Bon Uta, known as a folk song from the Soma region of Fukushima Prefecture, has lyrics that pray for a bountiful harvest in the area.

It is said to be a source for songs like Hokkai Bon Uta and Fukushima Ondo, and is widely danced across Japan as one of the classic Bon Odori numbers.

The choreography is very simple—opening the hands in parallel, clapping twice in front of the body, and so on—so it’s delightful that even first-timers can dance it right away.

Since the movements focus mainly on the upper body, older adults can also enjoy dancing safely while seated.

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Hanagasa OndoNEW!

[Music Recreation · Preventive Care Exercises · Senior Exercises] Hanagasa Ondo – Preventive Care Exercise Version – Care Home Canaan

Let’s try dancing the Bon Odori “Hanagasa Ondo,” which is performed with a flower hat, while remaining seated.

Within the Hanagasa Ondo, there is the “Traditional Hanagasa Dance / Kunpu Mogamigawa,” commonly called the women’s dance, and the “Traditional Hanagasa Dance / Zao Gyokko,” known as the men’s dance.

There are also various other types, such as the kasa-spinning style Hanagasa dance and creative Hanagasa dances.

Bon Odori can be a fun way to move your body while also helping to improve physical function.

Wearing the costume sets the mood and may bring back memories of dancing at summer festivals.

Please take this opportunity to enjoy the Hanagasa Ondo.

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