Otowa Ryu Japanese Dance Group Diverse, affectionate, friendly and unique, the Otowa Ryu Japanese Dance Group takes to the Youth Festival stage with members of first to fourth generation Japanese Canadians of all ages.Contributing to the diversity of the Canadian cultural society,Otowa Ryu Japanese Dance Group, directed by Otowa Hinaaki. (Akemi Komori), preserves and enjoys the art of the Japanese Dance, performing at festivals and special events across Canada.