Japanese festivals
Admission is free. Amasake (hot
sake) is available for purchase to enjoy (2008 Ministry of Land).
Lake Towada Snow Festival
This lake festival is held in the beginning of February. Held in the town of Yasumiya, this
festival is on the south side of lake Towada (near the wooden statues). This festival is open all
day, but at 5pm one can enjoy activities such as going through a snow maze, exploring a
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
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