Shudankodo...

Shudankodo...  This is a kind of formal synchronized walking, and apparently it's been popular in Japan since 1966.  Search Google for “Shudankodo” or “Japanese synchronized walking” to learn more than you ever wanted to know about it.  If you like this video, there are thousands more like it on YouTube.

I ran across this by accident in my reading this morning, and it reminded me (once again) of the enormous difference a culture makes.  I cannot imagine sitting in a stadium watching something like this for more than about 20 seconds before being bored to the point of tears.  In Japan, there are avid followers of this event that compete for the limited number of tickets available in the arenas where its performed...