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Summer festivals are one feature of summer in Japan you cannot miss. Here we have put together some information on a number of festivals that are typical of those in the Eastern Japan area.
The options range from the energetic frenzy of the Nebuta Festival in Aomori, scorching the short northern summer nights with color, to the Tanabata Festival of Sendai, which will cool you down. The spectacularly colored floats and shouting dancers make the Japanese summer festival a unique experience, and we have lots of information to help you experience it first-hand.
For travel to the summer festivals in the Tohoku area, we invite you to travel on the JR East Shinkansen and limited express trains.
Summer Festival Map for the Eastern Japan Area
Information on summer festivals throughout Eastern Japan. Check out the individual pages for detailed information on what to look for and how to get there.
Summer Festival Calendar 2013
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If you're planning to go to the summer festivals in the Tohoku area, the JR EAST PASS is a great deal for unlimited rides on JR East's Shinkansen and limited express trains. Get yours today!
- JR EAST PASSES can be purchased and exchanged at Narita and Haneda airports.
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