In a celebration dating back to the 8th century, Aomori’s Nebuta festival displays huge lanterns, some over 75 feet tall, structured and painted to depict history and myth.
A Nebuta float, more than 16 feet tall and 29 feet wide, is carried through the streets during the summer festival of 2017. The designs on these giant floats are inspired by stories from history and myth.For a week in August, smells of fresh apple juice and crispy fried chicken waft through the air every evening in Japan’s northern Aomori prefecture.
Though many aspire to become Nebuta artisans, the job offers little pay and rest, resulting in high dropout rates. The Nebuta Festival, while holding on to tradition, is learning how to adapt to the times.On a cold February afternoon in snow-frosted Aomori City, the two Nebuta artisans are hard at work.
Four massive floats show off their intricate structure, bright colors, and painted details crafted by Nebuta masters.This has built differing schools of thought between the two on how future generations should be brought up: whether it’s the responsibility of the artist to dedicate their life, or the responsibility of the region to make the craft livable.
Takenami fell in love with the colors of the floats and begged his mother to take him to the festival every year as a child. He worked as a full-time pharmacist while working on Nebuta on nights and weekends until he was 35.For future generations, Takenami believes the city should have a budget for artists wanting to move to Aomori to learn. Disciples often find the financial barrier too difficult.
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