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[Aomori Nebuta and Hirosaki Neputa] A look back at the aftermath of Aomori's four major summer festivals [Sansha Taisai and Tate...

Aomori Nebuta, Hirosaki Neputa, Sansha Festival, and Tachineputa color the short summer in Aomori Prefecture. These four major summer festivals attract many visitors during their periods, but what happens after the festivals are over?

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.08.22

Obon in Shimokita, Aomori is spectacular! Is it true that people welcome their ancestors with fireworks at their graves?

When we think of Obon, many people imagine people lighting mukaebi (fires to welcome the dead) and quietly welcoming their ancestors. However, in the Shimokita region of Aomori, Obon is celebrated with a unique custom. "We don't do that here..."

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.08.15

Obon in southern Aomori is a little different! Summer scenery decorated with backrests and 48 lanterns

Aomori Prefecture is divided into three regions: Tsugaru, Shimokita, and Nanbu. Of these, the Nanbu region has long been bustling with people and goods traveling between the port and mountain villages, and the cultures of Iwate and Shimokita have naturally intermingled...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.08.14

2025.07.22 Aizu Tajima Gion Festival_Japan's No. 1 Bride Procession

[Aizu Tajima Gion Festival Photo Report: Part 2] Seven, also known as the largest bride line in Japan...

Minamiaizu Town is located in the southwest part of Fukushima Prefecture, just a little southerly, in Tochigi Prefecture. In this area, also known as "Okuaizu", a festival that is one of Japan's three major Gion festivals is held every year...

AoiwaAoiwa2025.07.31

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[Aizu Tajima Gion Festival Photo Report: Part 1] A food stall song performed at the big stall at the Yoi Festival...

Minamiaizu Town is located in the southwest part of Fukushima Prefecture, just a little southerly, in Tochigi Prefecture. In this area, also known as "Okuaizu", a festival that is one of Japan's three major Gion festivals is held every year...

AoiwaAoiwa2025.07.31

Three UNESCO cultural heritage sites: Dainichido Buraku, Hanawabayashi, and Bon Odori in the Kema-ma-in...

Kakunodate City, Akita Prefecture is located in the northeastern part of Akita Prefecture, and is at the time Hanawamachi, Oirase Town, Towada Town, and Hachimantai Village...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2025.07.30

Tohoku Summer Festival

Summer isn't just about the six great festivals! Five spectacular summer festivals from all over the Tohoku region!

There are still many summer festivals in Tohoku that are as impressive as the six great festivals! A festival filled with unique charms from the region will add even more heat to the summer of Tohoku! Hachinohe Sansha Grand Festival (Aomori Prefecture...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2025.07.11

Summer Tohoku Six Great Festivals

Information on the 2025 edition of the "Tohoku Six Great Festivals" that will brighten up the summer of Tohoku!

Summer in Tohoku is definitely a great place to have festivals! We'll be introducing all the dates for the 2025 event, the Tohoku Six Great Festival, a major event that both locals and tourists can enjoy, and will be held by the locals...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2025.07.08

Chagu Chagu Horse (2025.06.14) ①

The "Chagu Chagu Horse" is a tradition in early summer in Iwate, and is a farm horse wearing gorgeous equipment...

Every June, a festival that can be considered a tradition in early summer in Iwate Prefecture is held in Takizawa and Morioka. In some areas, this festival is sometimes called "the cutest festival in Japan" and is called "Chi...

AoiwaAoiwa2025.06.30

[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] What is the history and types of Morioka Sansa Odori? Guinness World Record Taiko Performance...

The Morioka Sansa Dance, synonymous with Iwate in summer, is the first festival to liven up Tohoku's summer on the earliest dates from August 1st to 4th of the Tohoku Six Great Festivals. This time, Morioka-san...

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