The rules of Yosakoi require dancers to march forward holding naruko clappers in their hands as well as incorporating phrases from Yosakoi Bushi, a famed local folk song, into their dance music. Besides these rules, dancers are free to dance in their own style!
It doesn't matter your language or cultural background, as long as you have naruko in your hands, you can join in - that's the great thing about Yosakoi!
If the power of the Yosakoi atmosphere gets you in the mood to dance along, there are teams that you can rock up to on the day and dance with! You can participate with these open teams on August 10th and 11th.
Details:
①Attaka Kochi Dance Team
For both domestic tourists from outside of Kochi and overseas tourists (groups of up to 10 people can join)
Date: August 10th to 11th
Reception opens at 5:00pm at the Kochi City Hall Square (Kochi Shiyakusho-mae Hiroba)
Disband at 10:00pm
Participation Fee: Adults - ¥3,000 (includes Happi coat made from Tosa Washi paper and naruko clappers)
※Please make a booking in advance by either fax or phone
Bookings and enquiries can be made through the Kochi City Ryokan and Hotels Association (高知市旅館ホテル協同組合)
TEL:088-823-5941
FAX:088-824-2048
http://www.kochinoyado.or.jp/
② Shimin Kensho Yosakoi Dance Team
Anyone can join!
Date: August 10th to 11th
Reception opens around 2:00pm (at Kochi Ote-mae High School grounds)
Disband at 8:30pm
Participation fee: Free (Paper Happi Coats cost ¥500 on a first come, first served basis)
What to bring: naruko clappers (naruko clappers can be bought on the day)
Contact: Kochi Shimin Kensho Suishin Kyogikai Office (高知市民憲章推進協議会事務局)
TEL:088-823-9080
*information as of 2019.