Philippines: The much-anticipated Bon Odori festival is returning after a four-year hiatus, beckoning all to partake in the joyous revelry. If you are one of the same merrymakers who have been eagerly awaiting its return, now is the time to take to the dance floor!

Visitors relaxing on sheets, photo by Kohei NumataOn the 4th, the Manila Japanese Association sponsored the 21st Bon Odori Festival for the first time in four years at the Manila Japanese School (MJS) ground in Taguig City, the metropolitan area. Limited to Japanese and Filipinos…