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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

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

2025.07.22 Aizu Tajima Gion Festival_00

[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

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

Firebird Dance

Tiger Dance of Fires | Traditional performing arts with the wish to protect the town from strong winds and fires [Miyagi Prefecture]

"A tiger on the roof?" You can see this amazing sight at the Hatsugo Festival, which is held every April 29th in Kami Town, Kami District, Miyagi Prefecture. The main character is a tiger dressed in yellow and black stripes, and...

AoiwaAoiwa2025.05.04

Hyakudou Group Dance (16)

Hyakujiu Group Dance Photo Report (2025.04.26: Hidaka Fire Prevention Festival) [Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture]

What is the Hyakujiu Horse Group Dance? "Hyakushika Daigunbu" is a major performance of Shishiodori, a folk performance that was passed down mainly in the Date Domain and Nanbu Domain during the feudal government, and was a part of the 1985 J...

AoiwaAoiwa2025.05.03

62nd Namahage Shiba Hill Festival

I was excited by my first Namahage! Local report of the 62nd Namahage Shibato Festival [Oga City, Akita Prefecture]

Oga City, Akita Prefecture is the sacred place for the visitor god "Namahage," which is no exaggeration to say that it is the most famous in Japan. Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT Why do Namabalds take on knives and sniff people...

AoiwaAoiwa2025.02.26

Enjoy the winter in Akita Prefecture! Three recommended winter festivals!

Akita's "Namahage" and "Kamakura" are famous, but the "Namahage Shiba Onsen Festival" and "Yokomete Snow Festival" were created by combining these with rituals passed down in the local area. Also, "Upper hinoki wood..."

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2024.12.26

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