[For care facilities] Liven up your summer festival! A roundup of performances by staff

Matsuken Samba

Tried dancing the Matsuken Samba at the 2019 Summer Festival / Wing Toyano Day Service Center

Dressed in dazzling costumes and dancing energetically to an upbeat rhythm, the staff really catch the eye.

We’d like to introduce a dance idea set to “Matsuken Samba,” a perfect, festive centerpiece for a summer festival.

Not only are the crisp hand movements and steps impressive, but the occasional comedic expressions and gestures instantly liven up the atmosphere and bring out smiles.

Older adults join in with clapping and cheers, too.

Even without flashy effects or lighting, the power of the music and the energy of the dance brighten the entire venue.

It’s a popular performance that adds color to summer festivals and creates a lively, fun, and spirited mood.

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kayo show (Japanese pop music show)

When it comes to classics that add flair to a summer festival, nothing beats a “kayō show.” Staff dress up in kimonos or gowns and perform nostalgic pop songs, prompting handclaps and humming from the crowd.

Some people’s eyes light up the moment a Showa-era hit starts playing.

There’s room for laughs with small dance moves, staging, and props, and it works whether you aim for a mellow, heartfelt mood or a lively, festive one.

Even if you’re not a strong singer, wholehearted role-playing draws applause.

It’s a performance that creates a warm moment where nostalgia and smiles overflow together.

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BOH Care Service Center 17th Summer Evening Festival – Staff Performance (Saburo Kitajima “Matsuri”)

Matsuri, the famous song by Saburo Kitajima, is perfect for the climax of a summer festival.

As staff members make their entrance to the powerful vocals and parade with a handmade mikoshi, the atmosphere changes in an instant.

The impressive mikoshi—hard to believe it’s handmade—pairs perfectly with the staff in happi coats, making the eyes of the seniors light up.

If you move the mikoshi and weave in some dancing to match the song’s build-up, you’ll be rewarded with clapping and smiles.

It’s a performance that resonates across generations, blending nostalgia with sheer impact.

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Soran Bushi

BOH Care Service Center 17th Summer Evening Festival – Staff Performance (Soran Bushi)

Here’s an idea featuring the classic Soran Bushi to liven up your summer festival.

With shamisen and drums resounding and staff performing powerful, synchronized moves, the whole venue instantly comes to life.

The spirited calls and rhythmic motions are infectious, creating an atmosphere that makes even older adults want to move along.

Traditional happi coats and tenugui heighten the festival vibe, lifting spirits just by watching.

While evoking the local tradition, it creates a bright, bustling mood—an indispensable, crowd-pleasing attraction for any summer festival.

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costume Bon Odori

Summer festival staff costume Bon Odori

Let me introduce an idea that will make your usual Bon Odori many times more fun: the “Costume Bon Odori.” Of course, happi coats and yukatas are great, but if you join the circle in a quirky costume, the onlookers won’t be able to help smiling.

Even just adding headgear or small props instantly elevates the vibe and makes the whole venue lively.

Even if you’re not great at dancing, the beauty of this attraction is that simply dressing up naturally brings a smile to your face.

As you move your body to the rhythm, you may even feel your spirits lift.

It’s a participatory attraction that brightens and energizes summer festivals and is sure to be a hit.

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