@The Japan Times: Dancers bearing fans perform the Sendai Suzume Odori. The lively folk dance trac…

Dancers bearing fans perform the Sendai Suzume Odori. The lively folk dance traces its origins back to the sparrow-like movements of stonemasons celebrating completion of the Aoba Castle in 1637. (Mark Thompson @guchagucha photo) #shintora #shintoramatsuri #sendai #festivals #tohoku #仙台 #祭 #新虎まつり#東北 #すずめ踊り