Kogin sashimi goldfish nebuta kit
◆A cute Kogin embroidery x Goldfish Nebuta/Neputa Kogin Goldfish Nebuta kit is now available.
Even for those who have never visited Aomori, when they think of summer in Aomori, I think many people think of the Nebuta Festival and Neputa Festival . The goldfish Nebuta/Neputa, which is the motif of this kit, is an indispensable part of the Nebuta and Neputa Festival. It is a simple design that combines basic patterns ( modoko ), so even beginners should be able to complete one in about 1-2 hours.
Goldfish Nebuta are a symbol of happiness, so why not make several and decorate them in a lively way? While I was making this kit, I was reminded of the Goldfish Nebuta I made in kindergarten using wax, and it brought back memories of that time and made me happy.

◆What are Goldfish Nebuta and Goldfish Neputa?
In summer, they make lively appearances not only in tourist spots such as airports and stations, but also in local areas such as supermarkets. Real goldfish are displayed lively as if acting in groups, letting us know that summer has finally arrived.
It seems that it was a side job for samurai families during the Edo period, but Kogin embroidery was a handicraft by farmers. It is a culture that has taken root in Aomori since the same time, and has developed since then. I hope that both will continue for a long time to come.

◆Nebuta? Neputa?
Just as some people call it Koginsashi and others call it Koginzashi, some people call it Nebuta and others call it Neputa. Nebuta is pronounced differently in Aomori, while Neputa is pronounced differently in Hirosaki, Goshogawara, Kuroishi, etc., and I think they are treated as proper nouns, including the voiced and semi-voiced consonants, but personally I feel that it is just an accent, just like Koginzashi. I call it Kingyo Nebuta, but my mother calls it Kingyo Neputa, and we don't seem to mind each other for that.
◆Quotes from Japanese Fire Festival Aomori Nebuta , "What is Goldfish Nebuta?" ,
https://www.nebuta.jp/listen/goldfish/info.html , ( July 22 , 2022 )
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