This was submitted by Richard Watanabe from Arcadia, California, for Discover Nikkei’s Nima-kai Traditions: Matsuri photo activity.

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Leading the local Awa odori group down the parade route. Each dance group participating in the Nisei Week parade has an identifying banner or something to identify themselves. The introduction of the Awa Odori Tokushima Ren always has a more traditional feel to it, rather than a very American banner.