۱ Japanese festival; A colorful journey to the heart of traditions

The most important attraction of the Akita Canto Festival is the stunning display of skilled people (tall bamboo columns) with a row of paper lanterns on top of them. Canto columns are in different sizes, the largest of which is 2 meters long and 2 kg, carrying 2 paper lantern and lit with real candles. With the sound of drums, flutes and screams, each person lifts a contorter column and maintains it vertically using different techniques.

The main and stunning part of the Canto Festival is the night shows held every night in the Akita city center. More than 2 groups of executors are queue with canto columns; Then they all raise the columns and begin their performance. This magnificent show takes 5 minutes, and at the end of each night, the audience is given a chance to take pictures with the performers and experience the art of lifting the canto column.

One of the most beautiful night parade in Japan, which is accompanied by extraordinary fireworks, is called the Chichibu Night Festival. This magnificent celebration is held every year on the second and third days of December (December 5th and December 5) at the Chichibu Shrine Temple, and its main part occurs on December 3rd. The Chachibu festival dates back more than 5 years and is held to respect the God of water.

The Chicbyu Night Festival contains large chariots, each weighing up to 3 tons. These chariots are decorated with many lanterns and flowers and spears are found on them. One of the main attractions of the festival is the extraordinary fireworks show that takes more than two hours and provides you with an exceptional opportunity to enjoy the Japanese fireworks. In addition, the streets are full of festival -specific food booths to make you happy in the cold nights of the area.