Okayama's major summer event, Urajaga, will be held again this year! Introducing the dance group "Uraja Soul", which allows people to join on the day.
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- What is "Uraja"?
- Participants wanted! Beginners welcome! Participation commemorative gifts available
- Have a fun night with Uraja in the castle area!
What is "Uraja"?

Uraja is a festival held by the citizens of Okayama based on the Ura legend, which is the origin of the demons that are passed down in Okayama Prefecture .
Other dancers, wearing oni makeup called "Ura makeup," perform passionate dances in the city streets to the accompaniment of original music.
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Participants wanted! Beginners welcome! Participation commemorative gifts available

We are looking for dance groups to join on the day for people who want to have the best experience during their trip to Okayama. Staff will give a lecture at the venue on the day, so even those who are not confident in their dancing can participate with peace of mind!
Costumes and makeup will be provided, so please wear comfortable clothing. Let's join us in making Uraja a success!
Children's Course ※Fully booked

August 17th (Sat): Capacity 80 people
12:00-12:40: Reception @ Okayama Arts Creative Theater, 1st floor
12:50-16:30 (planned): Practice, 1 performance venue, 1 parade venue
Participation fee
Elementary school student or younger dancer: 3,000 yen
Parent dancer 1 person: 5,000 yen
Accompanying person only: 1,000 yen
Participants: Elementary school students and younger, and their guardians
How to participate: Advance reservations only
General Course August 18th (Sun) Capacity: 80 people

12:00-12:40: Reception @ Okayama Arts Creative Theater, 1st floor
12:50-17:30 (planned): Practice, two performance venues, one parade venue
*Registration on the day can also be done at the Uraja General Information Center at the Korakuen Exit of JR Okayama Station from 11:30 to 12:15.
Participation fee
1 person: 5,000 yen
Accompanying person: 1,000 yen
Participants: Junior high school students and above
How to participate: Advance reservation or participation on the day
Application deadline: Monday, August 5th
The course you will participate in will be arranged at the reception on the day. Please let us know your preferred time slot in advance.
The meeting place and other details will be announced in early August.
Individual participants are also welcome! If you have any questions, please contact us by email or phone.
◆Inquiries Uraja Promotion Association
4F Kaminomachi Building, 1-4-64 Omotemachi, Kita-ku , Okayama City, 700-0822 (Reception hours: 10:00-17:00 on weekdays)
TEL.086-226-0900 FAX.086-226-0899 MAIL.info@uraja.jp
Have a fun night with Uraja in the castle area!

This event will be held again this year! Enjoy Uraja while cooling off near Okayama Castle on a summer night.
In addition to offering original gourmet food unique to Uraja, there will also be festival booths and a mini dance. Okayama Castle will be hosting the "Summer U-jo (Crow Castle)Togenkyo" event, while Okayama Korakuen Garden will be hosting the "Summer FANTASY GARDEN(GENSO-TEIEN)." On this night, enjoy exploring the city of Okayama with Uraja.
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Uraja Shirouchi Night 2024

Date
August 17th (Sat) and 18th (Sun), 2024, 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM (scheduled)
・Uraja exclusive menu from popular restaurant!
・There will be workshops and festival booths for children!
・Let's dance together! Uraja Ondo!
[Venue] Ishiyama Park, 7 Kita Ward, Okayama City
[Parking] There is no parking at the venue. Please use the nearby paid parking.
Organized by: Uraja Promotion Association/Okayama Castle Town Story Executive Committee ( Okayama City, Okayama Tourism and Convention Association, Sanyo Shimbun)
Planning and production cooperation: NPO ENNOVA OKAYAMA
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