Goshu Ondo Imported
The song originates in Shiga prefecture, however, it was imported to a part of Northern Osaka known as "Kawachi." It is said that Goshu Ondo was the prototype for the song Kawachi Ondo, which is sung in that part of Japan; both of these songs are often sung alongside each other in that region. The songs share a lot of the same instrumentation, form and kakegoe.
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