The three major Nebutas of Aomori are Aomori, "Aomori Nebuta," "Hirosaki Neputa," and "Goshogawara Tachinotaketa." A huge float parades through the city of Goshogawara, and you'll be sure to be overwhelmed by its power. ...
The Yamagata Hanagasa Festival is held around JR Yamagata Station for three days from August 5th to 7th every year. With the colorful Zao Daigongen floats at the front, you can hear a scream, "Yatshou, makasho!"
When you think of Aomori Prefecture, many people probably think of the Nebuta Festival. The sight of the giant Nebuta Yaneputa traversing the town is powerful and will make you spend a hot summer night. Among them, the biggest...
Akita Prefecture is known as a snowy country on the north side of Japan. Many of the festivals in Akita Prefecture are eccentric and fantastic. For example, in the summer, lanterns are arranged in rice ear shapes...
What kind of thing do you imagine when you hear the word "imoi-ni"? ? As the name suggests, Imoni is "simmered potatoes." In the Tohoku region, it is said to be spring cherry blossom viewing and autumn sweet potato stew.
When the sound of bamboo bursting amidst the flames, the people of Miyagi Prefecture realize once again that the year has begun. The "Pine Burning Festival" is held at Osaki Hachimangu Shrine in the cold sky. Wear in cold weather gear...
Akita residents love festivals. The Kanto Festival is one of the three great festivals in Tohoku, and there are no ones who don't know about it. People in Akita Prefecture say that when the Kanto Festival approaches and the music practices begin to sound, blood roars...
