Three Must See Summer Festival in Tohoku
Summer in Japan might be hot, but the festive spirits keep going! 🏮✨ If you’re visiting Japan in early August, don’t miss these three major festivals, especially if you’re in the Tohoku area:
1. Aomori Nebuta Festival (青森ねぶた祭)
📍 Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture
The Aomori Nebuta Festival showcases large, colorful floats with glowing designs, lively music, and dancing. It’s a vibrant celebration of traditional art and community spirit.
2. Akita Kanto Festival (秋田竿燈まつり)
📍 Akita City, Akita Prefecture
At the Akita Kanto Festival, people balance tall bamboo poles with lanterns on their palms, shoulders, and foreheads. It’s an impressive display of skill and strength, especially in the summer heat, as the largest bamboo poles with lanterns measure 12 meters and weigh around 50 kilograms.
3. Sendai Tanabata Festival (仙台七夕まつり)
📍 Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture
The Sendai Tanabata Festival is famous for its large, colorful paper decorations and streamers. These vibrant decorations symbolize good fortune and are crafted with great care. The streets come alive with festive energy and creativity.
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Be sure to save the date if you plan to visit the Tohoku area next year ☺️
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