Hanabi but no real Neputa

This year was great but also a little disappointing. I did have the chance to see a fireworks show for the first time in at least 2 years, and it was much better than any I have seen in Lincoln. It was a real performance that lasted about 2 hours, it was really well done. Also, Chie and I got yukatas, which is the traditional attire to wear to Hanabi and summer festivals, and we enjoyed the wonderful atmosphere. Apparently, I look really good in a yukata because I am not too skinny, and not too fat! That means I am just chubby enough to fit perfectly into the yukata. On the other hand, last year my school was across the street on ground level so we had seats right outside the school to watch the Neputa festival. However, this year, on the second floor, we stayed inside. Only a couple of students stopped by and it wasn't very exciting. I guess it's like watching fireworks on TV.  I did get to see about 30 minutes of the festival on Sunday of the opening weekend and even enjoyed some soy sauce/mayo chicken on a stick.  Next year, I think I may take a few days off to see the Neputa in Hirosaki and Tachi-Neputa in Goshogarawa(see earlier post from the museum), and even jump with the Nebuta in Aomori. Check out the Back to the Future theme song during the opening fireworks! More to come...