Japanese festivals
(Gianola, 2008). This festival is held from late January to mid February. This festival features
ice sculptures, small and large. At night the sculptures are illuminated by different colored
lights. There is a fireworks show during the festival as well. 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
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