The Aomori Nebuta Festival held in Aomori-city is the most popular nebuta festival in Japan and attracts millions of visitors. It takes place from August 2-7 every year. The Aomori Nebuta Festival is also one of the three greatest festivals in Tohoku region alongside the Sendai Tanabata Festival and the Akita Kanto Festival. These festivals are held in early August. Plan to visit Tohoku region at this time.
During the Aomori Nebuta Festival, over 20 large nebuta floates parade through the street near the JR Aomori Station. To make a nebuta float, wooden bases are built at first, and frames are made with wires. Then, Japanese papers (washi) are glued on the frames. Finally, Japanese historical figures or Kabuki characters are painted on the paper. It takes almost a year to complete a nebuta float from designing the nebuta. (Nebuta Making Process)
Not only Aomori citizens but also visitors can participate in the festival as dancers called haneto. Joining the festival as a haneto is lots of fun. See Nabuta rules, and join the festival. Haneto costumes are available for rent or purchase.
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