The “Tohoku Kizuna Festival,” wishing for recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake, began on June 14 at the Osaka-Kansai Expo. Previously, it was rotated among six Tohoku prefectures, but it was specially held at the Expo to express gratitude for worldwide support and to showcase the future of Tohoku.
At the venue’s EXPO Arena “Matsuri,” six representative festivals from each prefecture gathered, including “Aomori Nebuta Festival,” “Akita Kanto Festival,” “Morioka Sansa Odori,” “Yamagata Hanagasa Festival,” “Sendai Tanabata Festival,” and “Fukushima Waraji Festival.” Initially, a parade was planned throughout the venue but was canceled due to rain, and performances were held on stage with each festival presenting music and dance.
▲A large Nebuta float displayed inside the venue from the Aomori Nebuta Festival
Among them, the Akita Kanto Festival showcased the music played during performances. Spectators gathered in the rain and were animated with shouts of “Dokkoi-sho Dokkoi-sho.” Additionally, the Sendai Tanabata Festival featured the “Sendai Suzume Odori,” a dance where performers use fans to mimic sparrow wings, receiving loud applause from the audience.
Moreover, at the venue, the event “Tohoku Colors of Four Seasons,” which promotes the food and culture of the Tohoku region, was also held, featuring traditional craft experience corners and food and goods booths from each prefecture. Both the event and festival run until tomorrow, the 15th. Parades are scheduled for twice, at 10:30 AM and 1:00 PM, with live streaming available on the official website.
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