Japan’s spectacular nebuta lantern floats make long-awaited return to festival under brilliant fireworks show
It seems like each summer festival in Japan has something unique about its fireworks show that makes it stand out. When it comes to Aomori…
Nebuta
Apples become mini festival floats in new menu highlighting Aomori’s prefectural specialties
Located at the northernmost tip of Japan’s main Honshu island, Aomori prefecture is known for its juicy apples, colorful Nebuta Festival, and sprawls of natural…
Differences between Hirosaki Neputa, Goshogawara Tachineputa, and Aomori Nebuta
Nebuta, Neputa, and Tachineputa are summer festivals held in the Aomori Prefecture. However, many people are confused about which is which. In this article, I…
Nebuta Matsuri Revellers Wowed by Traditional Lantern Tribute to Infamous Japanese Cat Treat
One of Japan’s most visually arresting festivals, Nebuta (or Neputa) Matsuri takes place in Aomori prefecture in August every year. Beautiful and humungous laterns intricately…
Traditional Nebuta Lanterns Suspended Over Water Look Like a Ghostly Apparition
One of Japan’s most visually arresting festivals, Nebuta (or Neputa) Matsuri takes place in Aomori prefecture in August every year. Beautiful and humungous laterns intricately…
All of Japan’s Traditional Festivals and Regional Delicacies Under One Roof: Furusato Matsuri at Tokyo Dome
Not many people have the time or money to travel all around, to sample all the food and see all the festivals Japan has to…
Celebrate The Summer With Colorful Nebuta Festival-Themed Accessories
You can’t say you’ve experience a proper Japanese summer without going to one of the myriad summer festivals throughout the country. From the smaller festivals…