[Tohoku Kizuna Festival] Festivals from six Tohoku prefectures come together!

The Tohoku Kizuna Festival is a large-scale festival that brings together the summer festivals representing six prefectures in the Tohoku region (Aomori, Iwate, Akita, Miyagi, Yamagata, and Fukushima) and is held in hopes of recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake. Starting in 2011, it has been held every year to visit major cities in Tohoku, promoting the traditional culture of the region and encouraging people in the disaster-stricken areas. The festival features a colorful parade of summer festivals representing each prefecture. ◆Aomori Nebuta Festival ◆Iwate Morioka Sansa Odori Dance ◆Akita Kanto Festival ◆Yamagata Hanagasa Festival ◆Miyagi Sendai Tanabata Festival ◆Fukushima Waraji Festival The appeal of the Rokukon Festival is that you can experience different festivals from all over Tohoku at once. There are few festivals as luxurious as this! In addition, the festival has a strong message of recovery from the earthquake disaster in the background, and not only the spectators but all the participants come together to pray for the rebirth of the Tohoku region. Please note that a large number of people will gather during the festival, so it is necessary to make hotel reservations and secure transportation early. Also, in places where crowds are expected, it is important to be mindful of safety and enjoy the festival at a reasonable pace. The Rokukon Festival is an inspiring festival where you can feel the strength and bond between the people of Tohoku. This event, which symbolizes the vitality and hope of the region through traditional culture, leaves a deep impression on visitors. #SummerFestival2024