The "Kuroishi Yosare" festival, a vibrant part of summer in Kuroishi City, Aomori Prefecture, is a quintessential summer tradition. Dancers, dressed in matching yukata (summer kimonos) and straw hats, parade through the city streets to the sounds of shamisen and drums.
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Have you ever seen pink and yellow ice cream presented like a rose and handed to you? This is Babahera Ice Cream, a summer specialty of Akita Prefecture. The ingredients...
Minamiaizu Town is located in the southwest of Fukushima Prefecture, a little south of Tochigi Prefecture. This area, also known as "Oku-Aizu," is home to the annual Gion Festival, one of Japan's three major festivals.
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Tohoku has many more spectacular summer festivals that rival the six major festivals! Festivals packed with the charm of each region will make the Tohoku summer even more exciting! Hachinohe Sansha Festival (Aomori Prefecture)...
Summer in Tohoku is all about festivals! Here's a roundup of the 2025 dates for the "Six Major Tohoku Festivals," major events that bring local traditions to life and are enjoyed by both locals and tourists.
Every June, a festival that can be considered a symbol of early summer in Iwate Prefecture is held in Takizawa City and Morioka City. The name of this festival, sometimes called "Japan's cutest festival" in some areas, is "Ch...
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Aomori's prized specialty, "Dakekimi" corn, captivates many with its sweetness and rich flavor. This article will explore ways to enjoy Dakekimi even more, and discuss the seasonal taste...
The blazing sun and clear blue skies. The sparkling scenery makes you feel excited. The special feeling of summer is the same for both children and adults. Let's enjoy summer to the fullest...
When people think of summer festivals in Aomori Prefecture, the Aomori Nebuta Festival probably comes to mind, but Hachinohe City also has a large-scale summer festival that represents Aomori called the Hachinohe Sansha Festival.
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The muggy heat that clings to your skin... Sweat pouring down like a waterfall... Just when you start to feel sluggish every day, the "season for delicious beer" begins. When you hold a chilled mug to your mouth...
