Hirosaki Neputa Festival

An iconic lantern festival held annually in August in Aomori, Aomori Prefecture, continuing Edo-period traditions. Massive ornamental lanterns (nebuta) depicting legendary figures and historical characters illuminate Aomori's night sky with spectacular artistry. Energetic dancers called 'haneto' perform around the lanterns in synchronized movements, creating a dynamic celebration of light, music, and community participation. Recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, it represents one of Japan's most visually stunning and culturally significant summer festivals.

An iconic lantern festival held annually in August in Aomori, Aomori Prefecture, continuing Edo-period traditions. Massive ornamental lanterns (nebuta) depicting legendary figures and historical characters illuminate Aomori's night sky with spectacular artistry. Energetic dancers called 'haneto' perform around the lanterns in synchronized movements, creating a dynamic celebration of light, music, and community participation. Recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, it represents one of Japan's most visually stunning and culturally significant summer festivals.

每年8月1日至7日在青森縣弘前市舉辦的祭典。以扇形大型燈籠「睡魔」為特色，具有獨特風格，迥異於青森睡魔的立體人形型態。燈籠上繪有三國志與水滸傳的武者圖像，勇壯瑰麗的造型將弘前的夜晚渲染得夢幻詭譎，已列入日本重要無形民俗文化財。

青森縣弘前市的夏季祭典。以描繪武士畫像的燈籠山車遊行為特色。與青森睡魔祭保有各自獨特的文化傳統，以靜謐與幽玄美感著稱。自江戶時代延續至今的傳統活動，展現在地的文化自豪。

A summer festival held in August in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture. A variation of Tanabata traditions continuing since the Edo period, featuring giant human-shaped lanterns. A spectacular procession of light and sound through the Hirosaki Castle town, distinguished from the Nebuta Festival by its unique artistic expression and represents an important Northeast festival tradition.

青森縣青森市每年8月舉辦的東北代表性夏季祭典。巨大的武者繪燈籠「睡魔」穿梭街道，伴隨著「拉瑟啦」的呼聲，跳人舞者們歡快地躍動。被指定為日本國家重要無形民俗文化財。

徳島縣擁有超過400年歷史的日本規模最大的盂蘭盆舞蹈祭典。以「跳舞的傻瓜看舞的傻瓜，既然都是傻瓜不如跳起來」的呼聲聞名，每年8月盂蘭盆節期間舉辦。名為「連」的舞蹈隊伍隨著獨特的節奏穿梭街道起舞。