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

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The dance group led by the late Madame Mitsuhiro Bando (1928-2016). This particular year, Mme. Bando was the official choreographer for the Nisei Week Parade. Another example of how local dance groups dress-up in traditional garb to perform for the public.