Hachinohe's largest festival, boasting over 300 years of history and tradition, unfolds over five days. The highlight is the procession of three sacred shrines (Ogami, Shinra, and Shinmei) on August 1st and 3rd, accompanied by 27 elaborate floats depicting mythological tales, legends, and kabuki scenes. The festival opens with a pre-festival on July 31st, features a nighttime float parade on August 2nd, and closes with an after-festival on August 4th, all accompanied by thunderous drums and continuous flute melodies. Designated as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2016 and a National Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property in 2004.
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