Bon Odori is a style of dance that is usually prevalent during Obon, a Buddhist holiday honoring ancestors.

Bon Odori is intriguing because its choreography varies greatly in different regions of Japan.

Every region has its own music, as well as a local dance.Most Bon Odori, also known as simply a Bon dance, will start with dancers lined up in a circle around a wooden scaffold.

Much like Bon Odori, Kabuki takes its cue from local influence, and each performance you see will be different.