The Hirosaki Neputa Festival is an annual summer festival held in the city of Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. The festival takes place from August 1-7 and features evening parades of illuminated fan-shaped neputa floats, painted with images of warriors, historical figures, and scenes from folklore. It is one of the major traditional festivals of the Tsugaru region.

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