Goshogawara Tachineputa Floats
Gigantic neputa (standing approx. 18 meters high) are said to have been paraded from the middle of the Meiji Era. After use of power cords on floats became widespread in the Taisho Era 90 years ago, the neputa floats were lower to a height of about 5 meters. However, a neputa foundation blueprint was found in 1993, from which volunteers from Goshogawara City reconstructed an original height float and named it the Tachineputa. The float has been paraded through the city as the main event of the summer festival since 1998.

Hirosaki Neputa Festival
Hirosaki Neputa is designated as a significant intangible folk cultural asset. Neputa first appeared in official historical documents in 1723. The 5th Lord Nobuhisa wrote of viewing Neputa in his diary. The "Tsugaru Gojoppari Odaiko Drum" was first made by the 3rd Lord, Nobuyoshi known for being a sore loser. The Hirosaki Neputa Festival is held from August 1st to the 7th of each year, in which Ougi (fan) neputa, with pictures of brave and skilled warriors, and Kumi neputa parade through the city. Seat in the stands are sold from about July 1st.

Aomori Nebuta Festival
One of the three major festivals in Tohoku, and today, it has become a fire festival representing Japan. The Aomori Nebuta Festival is held from August 2nd to 7th each year where more than 20 Nebuta floats parade along a 3.1 km course at night from the 2nd to the 6th and during day on the last day. Anyone can participate in the parade as long as they are dressed for it. In 1980, Nebuta Festival was designated as a significant intangible folk cultural asset.