Key Facts
• The 2025 Aomori Nebuta Festival began on August 2, lasting six days.
• Held annually in Aomori City from August 2 to 7.
• Features 23 participating groups with large floats called “Nebuta.”
• August 2: 8 children’s Nebuta and 16 large Nebuta floats paraded.
• Parade start times: 7 PM (August 2–3), 6:45 PM (August 4–6), 1 PM (August 7).
• August 7: Four award-winning Nebuta floats parade on water at Aomori Port.
• The 71st Aomori Fireworks Festival will also occur on August 7 at 7:15 PM.
• A visitor from Miyagi praised the festival’s vibrant atmosphere.
• A local volunteer expressed pride in contributing to the Nebuta’s creation.
Summary
The 2025 Aomori Nebuta Festival, one of the Tohoku region’s three major festivals, commenced on August 2 in Aomori City. Over six days, 23 groups will showcase illuminated floats called “Nebuta,” accompanied by dancers and musicians. The festival began with 8 children’s and 16 large floats parading, drawing cheers from spectators. Highlights include a daytime parade and an evening water parade featuring award-winning floats on August 7, alongside the 71st Aomori Fireworks Festival. Visitors and locals alike celebrated the festival’s energy and artistry, with some contributing as volunteers to the float-making process.
