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Osaka Week Shines with Record-Breaking Bon Odori Dance

7/28/2025

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The Osaka-Kansai Expo came alive during 'Osaka Week ~Summer~' on July 25, showcasing the vibrant 'Matsuken Samba @ EXPO2025' with performances by Kentaro Matsudaira and local officials. Meanwhile, Malaysia's 49th Bon Odori Festival drew an impressive 50,000 attendees, setting a Guinness World Record with 3,946 dancers in the largest Bon dance ever.

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The Osaka-Kansai Expo came alive during 'Osaka Week ~Summer~' on July 25, showcasing the vibrant 'Matsuken Samba @ EXPO2025' with performances by Kentaro Matsudaira and local officials. Meanwhile, Malaysia's 49th Bon Odori Festival drew an impressive 50,000 attendees, setting a Guinness World Record with 3,946 dancers in the largest Bon dance ever.