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Akita Kanto Festival (Akita Prefecture) The Akita Kanto Festival is held every year from August 3rd to 6th in Akita City, Akita Prefecture. The festival features the Neburi float, which is said to ward off midsummer illnesses and evil spirits...
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Aomori Nebuta Festival (Aomori Prefecture) The Aomori Nebuta Festival is held every year from August 2nd to 7th in Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture. It is one of the most popular summer festivals held throughout the Tohoku region...
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Morioka Sansa Odori Festival (Iwate Prefecture) Morioka Sansa Odori is a festival held annually from August 1st to 4th in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture. It is one of the summer festivals held throughout the Tohoku region.
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Akita Inu Designation as a National Monument (Akita Prefecture) On July 31, 1931, nine Akita dogs were designated as a national natural monument under the name "Akita Inu." This designation marked the beginning of the breed's status as a "Japanese dog.".
When you think of Aomori, many people may think of apples and garlic. However, one thing you shouldn't forget is scallops. In fact, Aomori is one of the leading scallop producing areas in Japan. For the prefectural residents...
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The First Naval Bombardment of Kamaishi (Iwate Prefecture) At the end of the Pacific War, two naval bombardments were launched by the Allied fleets of the United States and the British Navy against the Nippon Steel Corporation's Kamaishi Steel Works in Kamaishi City, Iwate Prefecture.
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.
In some areas of Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, legends of a mysterious monster called "Medots" or "Medoch" have been passed down since ancient times. It resembles the nationally known "kappa," but its...
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June 19th is known as the Cherry Blossom Memorial Day, and it is the birthday and anniversary of the death of novelist Osamu Dazai. On June 19th, 1909, in Kitatsugaru County, Aomori Prefecture,...
