Goshogawara, Traditional festival city in Aomori Prefecture, Japan
Goshogawara spans across 404 square kilometers of Tsugaru Peninsula, with the Iwaki River flowing through its central district and an exclave near the Sea of Japan.
The city formation occurred on October 1, 1954, when several villages merged, followed by additional territorial expansion through incorporation of neighboring areas in March 2005.
The Tachineputa Festival features 23-meter-tall floats weighing 19 tons, decorated with samurai and mythical figures, parading through streets each August with traditional music.
The Tachineputa Hall near Goshogawara Station displays float construction processes and provides panoramic views of the city from its sixth floor observation deck.
In March 2024, Goshogawara established the Citizen's Honor Award, selecting sumo wrestler Takerufuji as its first recipient following his championship victory.
Location: Aomori Prefecture
Inception: October 1, 1954
Shares border with: Aomori, Tsugaru, Sotogahama, Imabetsu, Yomogita, Itayanagi, Tsuruta, Nakadomari
Website: https://city.goshogawara.lg.jp
GPS coordinates: 40.80772,140.44608
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:29
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