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