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Aomori Nebuta Festival

Held in central Aomori City for six days each year from August 2 to 7, the Aomori Nebuta Festival attracts around 1 million visitors annually. The festival has a long history, with the earliest known record dating back to the late Edo period, around 1842. Designated a nationally Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property, it is one of the three major festivals of the Tohoku region.

Aomori
Summer festivals & Events

30 Oct 2025 See More

The lanterns (Nebuta) here are absolutely massive and incredibly detailed—it's honestly mind-blowing! The lights and colors are super vivid, and they almost look like they're moving and alive. Each float has its own theme, like famous warriors or mythological characters, and the craftsmanship is just stunning.

gashacoco Ikebukuro

Just about a 2-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station, “gashacoco Ikebukuro” is a specialty shop dedicated to capsule toys. With a sales floor of about 150 tsubo (about 495 m²), it boasts around 1,500 capsule toy vending machines. The lineup spans a wide range of genres, including anime characters, Heisei retro, and food motifs.

Ikebukuro
Experiences Facilities

30 Oct 2025 See More

The colors of the chopsticks are really soft, and they feel nice to hold. You can tell they put a lot of thought into designing this gift. Little events like this make me feel the store really cares. It's so much fun to collect souvenirs while playing the capsule machines. I was genuinely happy!

Otsuka Museum of Art

The Otsuka Museum of Art is a museum of ceramic-board reproductions established by the Otsuka Group in Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture, to commemorate the company’s 75th anniversary. It has one of Japan’s largest permanent exhibition spaces, with a total floor area of 316,588 sq. ft., and its exhibits extend for approximately 2.5 miles across five floors, from the third basement level to the second floor above ground.

Tokushima
Museums

28 Oct 2025 See More

Instead of just seeing them in books or on a screen, you can get up close to over 1,000 famous works from 26 countries here. If you're an art lover, this place is a must-visit.

Takamori Yusui Tunnel Park

This park features a 550-meter section of the approximately 2-kilometer Takamori Yusui Tunnel, known for its abundant spring water. The tunnel's original purpose was to be part of a railway project by the former Japanese National Railways. However, the construction faced numerous water inflow incidents, leading to its eventual abandonment. Today, the tunnel has been repurposed into a park, allowing visitors to walk along the path inside and learn about the importance of water and the tunnel's history at the water museum "Yusui-kan."

Kumamoto
Parks & Gardens

26 May 2024 See More

Besides the tunnel, the park also has beautiful natural scenery, like tree-lined paths and a fast-flowing stream. It's a lovely spot for a walk or just to relax.

Kazuemachi Chaya-Gai District

Along with Higashi Chaya-gai district and Nishi Chaya-gai district, this is one of Kanazawa's three Chaya-gai districts. The area has a calm atmosphere with narrow alleys and Senbongoushi lattice fences along the Asanogawa River. It has been selected as a national Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings.

Kanazawa
Famous Places

26 May 2024 See More

It's worth visiting both during the day and at night.

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