Due to the spread of the new coronavirus, it was canceled for two years like other festivals in Tohoku, but locals in Aomori are excited about the Nebuta Festival, which will be held for the first time in three years...
Daiwa Consilio
Each of the six prefectures in Tohoku has its own summer festival. The ``Tohoku Rokkon Festival'' is held in the six prefectures of Tohoku to pray for the repose of the souls and recovery of the victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake that occurred in 2011.
In the Soma region of Fukushima Prefecture, there is a horseman wearing armor called ``Soma Nomaoi'', which is said to have a history of over 1,000 years...
Folklore performing arts that are passed down in various parts of Japan vary in different regions, but Shishiodori, which is widely passed down in Iwate Prefecture, is one of these folk performing arts...
Murasakihime
The Egatai Nyobo is a folktale that has been passed down throughout Japan, but did you know that the plot and ending differ slightly depending on the region where it was told? In this article...
Murasakihime
This time, we will mainly introduce Tono Monogatari no Yakata, a spot that represents Tono, which is famous as the hometown of monsters. See many stories including Tono Monogatari...
NEFT Editorial Department
When it comes to traditional performing arts that originated in the Tsugaru region of Aomori Prefecture, it is undoubtedly the Tsugaru Shamisen. Music with a fast tempo and many notes is light and makes you feel good just listening to it.
