OMA, Aomori Prefecture--A distinct Taiwanese flavor permeates the colorful Aomori Nebuta Festival this year. For the first time, the festival features a giant float depicting Maso, a Taoist sea ...

as Aomori is known for its Nebuta Festival, which features a parade of extravagant and exquisite floats crafted of paper, wire and lights by local artists. Charlotte Sato, her husband Neon and ...

The Hirosaki Castle Snow Lantern Festival is an annual event held at Hirosaki Castle in Aomori Prefecture ... like the trees are in full bloom. The lights shining on the pine trees and the ...