On April 6th, "Amavier Neputa" began to be sold at the tourist facility "Tsugaru Domain Neputa Village" in Hirosaki (Keliko Town, Hirosaki City, TEL 0172-39-1511).

The facility that sells souvenirs and plays Tsugaru shamisen. "Ambie Neputa" is made based on the lantern "Goldfish Neputa" which children mainly have when the Neputa is in operation. The manufacturing method is the same as Neputa, handmade by craftsmen using brazing and Japanese paper. There is also a series on the theme of the zodiac, which is said to be a popular item during the New Year season.

"Amavier" is a half-fish-man youkai that is said to have appeared in the Edo period, and it is said that "when an illness becomes prevalent, you should show yourself to others". On the SNS, the activity of sharing Amabier's illustrations with hashtags such as "Amabier Challenge", and in Hirosaki appeared in drip pack coffee "Tsugaru Haunted Coffee" using illustrations with youkai in the actual place, attracting attention There is.

"Amabier Neputa" was made with the desire to end the new coronavirus, says Kazuhiro Hiyama of the Tsugaru feudal Neputa village. Incorporating women's opinions in the prototype, he said, "I thought it would be difficult to accept the youkai's drawings, so I was particular about cute things."

Two types are available: a medium type with a diameter of 12 cm and a small type with a diameter of 6 cm. The middle type is equipped with an LED lamp and shines. When I sent it via SNS, he said that there was an order before the sale because of the response such as "cute" and "I want to invite you to my house".

Mr. Hiyama smiles, saying, "The Sakura Festival, one of the four major Hirosaki festivals, has been cancelled, and the atmosphere in the town tends to be blocked.

The price is medium = 2,400 yen, small = 1,500 yen. They are sold at Tsugaru Domain Neputa Village and Aspam (Aomori City). It also supports mail order.