The Aomori Nebuta Festival, a representative summer festival in Tohoku, started in Aomori City on the night of the 2nd, and the grandiose large-scale Nebuta floats are being displayed on the streets for the first time in three years.
The "Aomori Nebuta Festival" was canceled last year due to the new coronavirus, but this year it will be held for 2 to 6 days after taking measures against infection.
On the first day, the 2nd day, the Nebuta began to operate at 7:00 pm, and when the magnificent 5-meter-tall Nebuta took off for the first time in three years, spectators along the route applauded and took pictures. .
Also, this year, as a countermeasure against infection, the "haneto" dancing around the nebuta will require pre-registration, and the haneto will dance while shouting "rassera" to the powerful sounds of flutes and drums. The atmosphere is lively.
A woman in her 50s from Aomori City who visited with her grandchild said, "When I hear the sound of the musical accompaniment, I get excited when I see the Haneto costumes and the powerful Nebuta floats. I'm happy that the usual summer in Aomori has returned. I was talking.
Also, a 16-year-old high school boy from Iwate Prefecture said, "I'm excited because it's so powerful. I'm glad I got to see it for the first time in three years."
The "Aomori Nebuta Festival" will be held until the 7th of this month, and on the final day, fireworks will be launched in time with the Nebuta sailing.