2014-07-31
train to Aumori for the Nebuta Matsuri
Nebutaya Warasse



rented a small car to explore the surroundings

Seiryū-ji Temple with grand buddha

recording bells


Sannai-Maruyama Ruins



Aomori Museum of Art

parade preparations

Aomori fireworks festival






2014-08-02
Jigoku-numa, which can be literally translated as ‘Hell Swamp,’
is a crater lake created by the eruption of a volcano


Oirase river







Lake Towada


Aomori Nebuta Matsuri







2014-08-03
Hachinohe
Kabushima Shrine, known for the abundance of seagulls




Hachinohe Matsuri




Aomori Nebuta Matsuri


2014-08-04
Akita


Akita Kanto Festival








Akita Neburinagashi-kan (Kanto Museum)



2014-08-06
Sendai


Zuihōden temple


bell of Zuihoji temple



2014-08-07
return to Tokyo
exhibit by Konishi Junya

goodbye to Tokyo – view from Mori tower



2014-08-08
return to Boston