Japanese festivals
Japanese igloo, and eat foods from Aomori and Akita prefectures. There is a fireworks show
and events held on an ice stage.
Aomori Nebuta Festival
This festival is held annually and features colorful lantern floats called nebuta which are
pulled through the streets of Central Aomori. This festival is held from about August 2-7
every year. This event attracts millions of visitors. During this festival, 20 large nebuta floats
are paraded through the streets near Aormori JR rail station. These floats are constructed of
wooden bases and metal frames. Japanese papers; washi, are painted onto the frames. These
amazing floats are finished off with the historical figures or kabuki being painted on the
paper. These floats can take up to a year to complete. There is a dance portion of this festival.
There are haneto dancers and they wear special costumes for this dance. Everyone is welcome
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