noun
yosakoi; yosakoi dance
A lively group dance originating in Kōchi Prefecture, characterized by the use of naruko (wooden clappers). The name is said to derive from 夜さり来い (come at night).
See also: 鳴子
よさこい祭りは毎年8月に高知市で開かれる。
The Yosakoi Festival is held in Kōchi City every August.
彼女はよさこいのチームに入って、毎週練習している。
She joined a yosakoi team and practices every week.