Is the Noshiro Tanabata festival on your bucket list yet?
Held in early August in Noshiro (Akita Prefecture) this colorful festival features parades of huge castle-shaped floats that glow from within! The largest toro float is 24.1 meters tall, truly a sight to behold.
Thanks to the talented @aloha.ys for this beautiful shot!
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