Aomori prefecture's renowned Hirosaki Neputa Festival is held annually between August 1st and 7th.
The parade features about 80 neputas of various sizes – large fan-shaped floats depicting epic images of warriors – that parade through the town.
This year marks the 300th anniversary of the Hirosaki Neputa’s first recorded appearance in literature.
The neputas' procession is accompanied by flute, taiko drummers, and locals shouting "Yah-ya-do" throughout the parade.
For more details, see Hirosaki Tourism and Convention Bureau website:
English Homepage: https://www.hirosaki-kanko.or.jp/en/
Neputa 2022 Page (Japanese): https://www.hirosaki-kanko.or.jp/edit.html?id=neputa300
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