Experience an exceptional summer night dancing alongside the gorgeous Nebuta float
The Aomori Nebuta Matsuri is the most lively summer festival of the year in the city of Aomori. Held August 2–7, it attracts some three million visitors each year.
The highlight of the festival is the massive floats called nebuta, which are in the shape of brave warriors and lit by lanterns.
The brilliantly colored nebuta are electrically lit from within, and hand-carried in a procession that winds through the city streets at night.
Not only does the Nebuta Matsuri give you a chance to experience Japan’s rich festival culture, it is also a stunning display of artistic achievement.
JAPAN Monthly Web Magazine