To Masatomo Yagi and Kamuro party
Thank you pictures of Rev. Shizuo Niiyama and many members of Okikamuro.
Long time ago, I went to join Okikamuro’s ‘Bon odori’ festival. The lyrics were very similar to other Japan common Bon odori songs. However rhythm, drum and dance were different for each village. I enjoyed very much.
I was born at Mitsugaura (Shitata, Nagasaki and Nishikata villages). Every summer vacation I went back to Mitsugahama. I learned Bon song from my mother (Yoshie Ohama) and other good singer. I joined ‘Bon odori’ festival which continued 3 days at that time. I recorded those Bon songs and enjoyed to sing ‘Ondo’ and ‘Kudoki’.
I proud of this Bon odori festival because it’s very unique precious cultural event comparing to others places. Long time ago, I had worked for secretary for Tokyo Towa town club for many years. I had sang a song once at Tokyo Towa club meeting.
I was born the town where Tsuneichi Miyamoto (famous Ethnologist) and Tetsuro Hoshino (famous Lyricist) were born, so that I could have intimate exchanges with both.
Thank you very much from my heart.
Junzo Ohama (June 30, 2020)
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