Tag: Tohoku in Summer
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Soma-Nomaoi Festival 2020 | Visit Fukushima
If you love watching Japanese samurai films, you would probably like to see the ancient battle scenes of the samurai warriors including a heroic horse race and more during the Soma-Nomaoi festival, held in Minasoma city, Fukushima prefecture, in the Tohoku region. This is one of the famous traditional festivals […]
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7 Days in Japan Summer Itinerary
The best way to experience Japan’s stunning summertime is through participating in one of its top summer festivals. I know, here you will be interested in other outdoor summer activities than just watching marvelous fireworks displays that light up the evening sky. If you are serious of taking a trip […]
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Sendai Tanabata Matsuri 2020
Sendai Tanabata Matsuri is the most famous tanabata celebration in Japan which takes place in downtown Sendai, Miyagi prefecture. It is held every year on August 6th to 8th. Tohoku’s summer does not end without the celebration of the three great festivals of the Tohoku Region: Aomori Nebuta Matsuri, Akita […]
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Akita Kanto Matsuri 2020 (Kanto Festival)
During the Akita Kanto Matsuri (pole lantern festival) in early August, Akita city becomes magically breathtaking. Why? Akita is an impressive place. Think about Kakunodate cherry blossom festival in spring and Yokote kamakura festival in winter. Both are highly impressive seasonal festivals. On the other hand, Akita’s summer festival – […]