AOMORI

There are a variety of interesting festivals in each prefecture of Japan throughout the year.

Japanese lantern festivals are held to ward off evil or send off the dead, or just to warm up a chilly winter.

Playing the drums like a pro is not that easy, but add on a bulky mascot costume as well and you have the makings of a star!

Asamushi Onsen, right outside Aomori City, is well known by Aomori locals and residents of the Tohoku region for its wide array of bathhouses, all conveniently located in one small town.

If you are only in Japan for a limited amount of time and you can't head up to Aomori Prefecture, but are dying for a taste of the region's music and food, then head over to Haneto Izakaya in Tokyo!

Looking for a steamy train experience? Head up to Aomori for a stove train that's heated to 50°C in the middle of summer!

Hirosaki's Neputa Festival is known for its gigantic, illuminated floats. But did you ever notice the gruesome details hidden in the art?

Head north to see hundreds of riders in samurai armor recreate 1,000-year-old training techniques!