Friday 27 November 2015

Terayama Music World

Terayama Music World テラヤマミュージックワールド

An event celebrating the 80th anniversary of the birth of artist--poet, dramatist, writer, film director, and photographer--Shuji Terayama (1935-1983).

Date: Sunday, December 20, 2015
Time: 15:00~ (doors open 14:30)
Location: Misawa City Kokaido Dai Hall 三沢市公会堂大ホール (map)
Admission: Free
Performers:
  • Mii (未唯mie) (Guest Singer)
  • Hidetaro Honjo (本條秀太郎) (Guest Singer/Shamisen Player) 
  • Misawa Furumagi Elementary School
  • Misawa Mikawame Elementary School 
  • Kids' Chorus "Mini Veedol" 
  • etc.

Misawa City Kokaido 三沢市公会堂
1 Chome-6-35 Sakuracho (三沢市桜町1丁目6‐35)
Misawa, Aomori Prefecture 033-0031

More Information:
Shuji Terayama Museum (Japanese): http://www.terayamaworld.com/museumnews/2015/10/2015-4.html

Arts Towada Winter Illumination & Towada Winter Bar Night 2015

Arts Towada Winter Illumination & Towada Winter Bar Night 2015
アーツ・トワダ ウィンターイルミネーション&トワダ ウィンター バー・ナイト
Arts Towada Winter Illumination 2015 flyer 十和田市 平成27年 アーツトワダウィンターイルミネーション チラシ

Arts Towada Winter Illumination 2015
Date: December 4-25, 2015
Time: 16:30-21:00 (17:50~ December 4 only)
Location: Towada Art Park 十和田現代美術館アート広場 (map)
Admission: Free

Illumination Lighting Ceremony
Date: Friday, December 4, 2015
Time: 17:50~
Events/Attractions:
  • Countdown to Illumination Lighting (appearance by Towada mascot characters)
  • Towada Art Center Rest Area & Theater Cafe Special Hours; Art Video Screening
  • Free Towada Original Hot Cocktail "Towada Ninnin" or Hot Chocolate (first 50 people only)
  • Special Extended Hours at Towada Art Center Shop (~19:00) & Cafe (~18:30); Special Menu Sales (take out available)
Towada Art Park 十和田市現代美術館アート広場
3 Nishi Sanbancho (十和田市西三番町3)
Towada, Aomori Prefecture 034-0083



Towada Winter Bar Night 2015
Date: December 4-25, 2015
Locations & Special Menu Items:


Towada Winter Bar Night 2015 flyer 十和田市 平成27年 トワダウィンターバーナイト チラシ

① Dining Bar Ihoujin ダイニングバー異邦人
Hours: 19:00-24:00 Mon.-Sat. (closed Sun.)
Address: 2-45 Higashi Nibancho (within Shokurakugai Sanbongi 1955)
十和田市東二番町2‐45 食楽街三本木1955内 (map)
Tel: 0176-66-7781
Bar-Night Special Menu: Ice cream with locally-grown apples and blueberries
Price: 500yen

② Bar Bclub バー・ビークラブ
Hours: 20:00-02:30 Mon.-Sat. (closed Sun.)
Address: 1-43 Higashi Sanbancho
十和田市東三番町1‐43 (map)
Tel: 0176-25-3216
Bar-Night Special Menu: Cherry & Beer
Price: 600yen (regular 900yen)

③ Bar SWANKY DRUNKY FACTORY スワンキードランキーファクトリー
Hours: 20:00-24:00 Daily
Address: 15-15 Inaoicho Excel Inaoi 2nd Floor
十和田市稲生町15‐15 エクセル稲生2F (map)
Tel: 0176-51-5029
Bar-Night Special Menu: Cocktail & Snack Set Menu
Price: 1000yen~

④ Bar K's バーケイズ
Hours: 20:00-24:00 Daily
Address: 14-35 Inaoicho Okuyama Bldg 1st Floor
十和田市稲生町14‐35 オクヤマビル1F (map)
Tel: 0176-24-2224
Bar-Night Special Menu: Ice Cream Cocktail & Snack (2 types) Set
Price: 1000yen

More Information:
Arts Towada (Japanese): http://www.artstowada.com/data.cgi?id=151014141433
Arts Towada Winter Illumination Facebook Page (Japanese): https://ja-jp.facebook.com/Arts.Towada.illumination/

Wednesday 25 November 2015

Aomori Winter Illuminations 2015-16

Are the cold weather and long nights of winter getting you down? Check out the various winter illuminations Aomori has to offer and remind yourself of the beauty of the season!

Illuminations are listed in order of starting date.

Mutsu Kasamakan Illuminations
むつかさまい館イルミネーション
November 14, 2015 - December 31, 2015, 16:00-22:00
More Information: English | Japanese (map)

(Photo Source: Mutsu Kasamaikan Facebook Page)

Hirakawa City Illuminations
平川市イルミネーション
November 20, 2015 - January 14, 2016, 17:00-23:00
(December 23-25 & 31 ONLY: 17:00-01:00)
More Information: English | Japanese (map)

(Photo Source: Hirakawa City Tourism Website)

Oirase Illumination in Yakeyama
奥入瀬イルミネーションin焼山
November 22, 2015-February 28, 2016, 16:00-21:00
More Information: Japanese (map)

(Photo Source: Oirase Information hakocco)

Misawa Christmas Festival
みさわクリスマスフェスティバル
November 25-December 25, 2015
More Information: Japanese (map)

(Photo Source: Misawa City Chamber of Commerce and Industry)

Takko Town Illuminations
田子町イルミネーション
November 25, 2015 - January 11, 2016, 17:00-21:00
More Information: Japanese (map)

(Photo Source: Takko Ouji Facebook Page)
*Takko Ouji = Takko Prince, Takko Town's Mascot Character

Gonohe Town's Illumination 2015
五戸町 Town'sイルミネーション2015
December 1, 2015 - January 17, 2016 16:00-21:00
More Information: Japanese (map)

(Photo Source: Gonohe Town Tourism Association)

Hirosaki Electrical Fantasy
弘前エレクトリカルファンタジー
December 1, 2015 - February 29, 2016, 16:30-24:00
More Information: EnglishJapanese

(Photo Source: Hirosaki Tourism and Convention Bureau)

Tonttu Garden Illumination (Higashidori Village)
トントゥのガーデンイルミネーション
December 1-25, 2015, 17:00-19:30
(Closed December 7, 13, 14, 21)
More Information: Japanese (map)

Art Station Towada Illumination
アートステーショントワダイルミネーション
December 3(?) 2015-??, Sunset~19:00
More Information: Japanese (map)
Art Station Towada Illumination 2015 アートステーショントワダイルミネーション 平成27年
(Photo Source: Towada City Tourism Association Facebook Page)

Arts Towada Winter Illumination
アーツトワダワインターイルミネーション
December 4-25, 2015, 16:30-21:00
More Information: EnglishJapanese (map)

(Photo Source: Arts Towada)

Aomori Light & Paper Pageant
あおもり灯りと紙のページェント
December 4, 2015 - February 7, 2015
More Information: English | Japanese (map)

(Photo Source: aptinet Aomori Sightseeing Guide)

Tonami Winter Fantasy (Misawa)
となみウィンターファンタジー
December 5-25, 2015, 16:00-18:00
More Information: English | Japanese (map)

(Photo Source: aptinet Aomori Sightseeing Guide)

Shingo White Illumination 2015
しんごうホワイトイルミネーション2015
December 6, 2015 - January 17, 2016, Sunset - 22:00
More Information: Japanese (map)

(Photo Source: Shingo Village Official Website)

Aomori Snow Light Festival
あおもり雪灯りまつり 
January 29-31, 2016, 17:00-21:00
More Information: English | Japanese (map)

(Photo Source: aptinet Aomori Sightseeing Guide)

Dazai Museum Tsugaru Festival Snow and Light Pageant 2016 (Goshogawara)
太宰ミュージアム津軽まつり 雪と光のページェント 2016 
February 1-7, 2016, 16:00-20:00
More Information: English | Japanese (map)

(Photo Source: Snow and Light Pageant Facebook Page)

Lake Towada Winter Story
十和田湖冬物語
February 5-28, 2016, 17:00-21:00
More Information: English | Japanese (map)

(Photo Source: Michael Sarmiento)

Hirosaki Castle Snow Lantern Festival
弘前城雪燈籠まつり
February 11-14, 2016, 16:30-21:00
More Information: EnglishJapanese (map)

(Photo Source: Hirosaki Tourism and Convention Bureau)

Winter Rice Field Art 2016

Winter Rice Field Art 2016
冬の田んぼアート (Fuyu no Tanbo Art)

Feb 12 UPDATE: The new rice field art was completed as scheduled on Feb 11.

Feb 11 UPDATE:
Due to warm weather melting the snow followed by considerable snowfall accumulation, Simon Beck's snow art has been destroyed beyond recovery. Volunteers taught (by Simon Beck) to maintain the artwork will make a different piece in its place. The venue will be lit up as planned on Feb 12-13 and videos of the artwork taken by drone will be played at the venue. (Japanese article about the announcement here)

Snow artist Simon Beck creates geometrical artworks by walking across/around fields of snow in snow shoes. He has traveled all over the world creating snow art works. In 2016 he will create his first piece in Japan right in Aomori Prefecture in Inakadate, the home of rice field art!


Winter Rice Field Art with Simon Beck's Snow Art Inakadate fuyu no tanbo art flyer front 平成28年 田舎館村 冬の田んぼアート スノーアート チラシ表 Winter Rice Field Art with Simon Beck's Snow Art Inakadate fuyu no tanbo art  flyer back 平成28年 田舎館村 冬の田んぼアート スノーアート チラシ裏

Date: February 6-14, 2016
Time: 10:00-16:00
Location: Michi no Eki Inakadate Yayoi no Sato Viewing Platform Area
道の駅いなかだて 弥生の里展望所周辺 (map)
Admission: 200yen
Events/Attractions:
  • Snow Angel Making
  • Feb 6: Giant Chawan Rice Bowl "MAJIO Chawan Paint"
  • Feb 6, 7, 11-13
    • Candle Night
    • "Light Up" (16:00-19:00)
  • Feb 6, 7, 11, 13, 14: Food Stalls & Product Sales
  • Feb 11: Igloo Making (Reservations Required: 0172-58-2111)
  • Feb 14: Kite Flying Competition 
  • Etc.
Train Access:
Tokyo Station to Shin-Aomori Station (Tohoku Shinkansen)

Shin-Aomori Station to Hirosaki Station (JR Ou Line or Tsugaru Limited Express)

Hirosaki Station to Tanbo Art Station (Konan Tetsudo)

2-Min. Walk to Venue

Bus Access:
Hirosaki Station/Hirosaki Bus Terminal to 「高樋」 Takahi Bus Stop
(Konan Bus "Hirosaki-Kuroishi-Ogawara Line" 弘南バス・弘前-黒石-大河原線)

12-Min. Walk to Venue

Michi no Eki Inakadate Yayoi no Sato Viewing Platform Area
道の駅いなかだて 弥生の里展望所周辺
Yahata-10 Takahi Inakadate Minamitsugaru District, Aomori 038-1111
0172-58-4411


More Information:
aptinet Aomori Sightseeing Guide (Japanese): http://www.aptinet.jp/Detail_display_00005462.html
Simon Beck Snow Art: http://snowart.gallery/

Nango DANCExJAZZ vol. 5

DANCExJAZZ vol. 5


Date/Time: December 5, 19:00 (doors open 18:30) & December 6, 14:00 (doors open 13:30), 2015
Location: Hachinohe Nango Bunka (Culture) Hall 八戸南郷文化ホール (map)
Performances:
Admission: 
(Unassigned/non-reserved seating)
  • General: 1500yen Advance Sale; 2000yen At-Door
  • Students: 1000yen Advance Sale; 1500yen At-Door
  • ES Students & Younger: Free (numbered tickets 整理券 required) 
Ticket Purchase Locations:
  • Hachinohe Nango Culture Hall 八戸市南郷文化ホール (map
  • Hachinohe Kokaido 八戸公会堂 (map)
  • Hachinohe Portal Museum Hacchi 八戸ポータルミュージアムはっち (map)
  • Online (At-Door Price): http://dance.jcdn.org/
Free Shuttle Bus:
A free shuttle bus is available. Maximum 54 passengers, numbered ticket (整理券) required. First come, first served. Please check availability when purchasing tickets.

Saturday, December 5:
  • 17:30 departs Hachinohe Station West Exit 八戸駅西口 (map)
  • 18:00 departs Hachinhoe City Hall 八戸市庁前 (map)
  • 18:30 arrives Hachinohe Nango Culture Hall 八戸市南郷文化ホール (map)
Sunday, December 6:
  • 12:30 departs Hachinohe Station West Exit 八戸駅西口 (map)
  • 13:00 departs Hachinhoe City Hall 八戸市庁前 (map)
  • 13:30 arrives Hachinohe Nango Culture Hall 八戸市南郷文化ホール (map)
Hachinohe Nango Culture Hall 八戸市南郷文化ホール
Nakaichinosawa-24-1 Nango Oaza Ichinosawa (八戸市南郷大字市野沢中市野沢24-1)
Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture 031-0111

More Information:
Nango Tourism (Japanese): http://navi.hachinohe-cb.jp/nangotourism/plan/recommend/detail/85
Nango Art Project (Japanese/English): http://nangoartproject.jp/2015/

Tuesday 24 November 2015

Shichinohe White Battle 2016

Shichinohe White Battle 2016 しちのへホワイトバトル2016

A competitive capture-the-flag-style snowball fight!
Shichinohe White Battle 2016 flyer 平成28年 しちのへホワイトバトル2016 チラシ
Date: Sunday, February 7, 2016
Time: 9:00~
Location: Shichinohe Central Park (Chuo Koen) (Field behind the Roofed Sports Center)
七戸町中央公園(屋内スポーツセンター裏の芝生面)(map)
Rules:
  • A team is made of 7 players
  • Team divisions are: 
    • Elementary School Gr. 1-3 Students
    • Elementary School Gr. 4-6 Students
    • Ladies
    • General (Junior High School Students & older)
  • Each team has 90 snowballs
  • Teams try to capture the flags of opposing teams
Entry Fees (Per Team):
Elementary School Divisions: 3000yen
Ladies and General Divisions: 5000yen
*Team entry fees cannot be refunded in the event of day-of cancellations

Maximum Teams Per Division:
Elementary School Gr. 1-3 Students: 8
Elementary School Gr. 4-6 Students: 24
Ladies: 8
General (Junior High School Students & older): 36

Prizes:
DivisionES Gr.1-3ES Gr. 4-6LadiesGeneral
1st Place20,000yen30,000yen30,000yen50,000yen
2nd Place10,000yen20,000yen20,000yen30,000yen
3rd Place5,000yen10,000yen10,000yen20,000yen
A matching amount in local gift certificates will also be awarded.
Two 3rd Place prizes will be awarded.

Registration:
Fill out the registration form (sample English translation below) and submit by fax or mail (post) to the following number/address:
ホワイトバトル実行委員会事務局(七戸町商工観光課内)
〒039-2592
青森県上北郡七戸町字七戸31-2
FAX 0176ー62ー6245
(White Battle Executive Committee Office (Shichinohe Town Commerce & Tourism Division)
31-2 Shichinohe
Shichinohe Town, Kamikita District, Aomori Prefecture
039-2592 (Postal Code))
Shichinohe White Battle 2016 Registration Form English Translation 平成28年 しちのへホワイトバトル2016 参加申込書 英語訳
Download full (Japanese, PDF) registration form here: http://www.town.shichinohe.lg.jp/gyosei/ホワイトバトル参加申込書.pdf

Registration Deadline: 12:00 Noon, Friday, January 8, 2016 OR when the maximum number of teams for a division has been reached, whichever comes first.

Shichinohe Central Park 七戸町中央公園

16-1 Nakano (青森県上北郡七戸町字中野16番地1)
Shichinohe Town, Kamikita District, Aomori Prefecture

More Information:
Shichinohe Town Official Website (Japanese): http://www.town.shichinohe.lg.jp/gyosei/post-82.html

Towada Art Center Ron Mueck Standing Woman Maintenance Notice

Towada Art Center permanent collection piece "Standing Woman" by Ron Mueck will be unavailable for viewing while undergoing maintenance from December 1-7, 2015.

Ron Mueck "Standing Woman" Towada Art Center 十和田現代美術館 ロン・ミュエク スタンディング・ウーマン

See the Towada Art Center Official Website (Japanese) for more information: http://towadaartcenter.com/web/towadaartcenter.html

Friday 20 November 2015

Misawa Local Products for Local Consumption Fair 2015

Misawa Local Products for Local Consumption Fair 
第7回 みさわ地産地消フェア (Misawa Chisan Chishou Fair)
Misawa Local Products for Local Consumption Fair flyer Chisanchishou 三沢市 第7回みさわ地産地消フェア チラシ

Date: Sunday, December 6, 2015
Time: 9:30-16:00
Location: Misawa City Fish Market 三沢市魚市場 (map)
Admission: Free
Events/Attractions: 
  • Local Product/Food Sales
    • Hokki-Don (surf clam rice bowl)
    • Sanpachi Bento (mackeral & squid)
    • Grilled Squid
    • Gobo (burdock root) Soba
    • Gobozuke (pickled burdock root)
    • Paika (pork cartilage) Simmered in Red Wine
    • Paika-Don (pork cartilage rice bowl)
    • Etc. 
  • Mochi (rice cake) making experience
  • Stage Performances
  • Etc.
Misawa City Fish Market 三沢市魚市場
2 Chome-5 Minatomachi (三沢市港町2丁目5)
Misawa, Aomori Prefecture 033-0141


More Information:
Misawa City Official Website (Japanese): http://www.city.misawa.lg.jp/events/index.cfm/detail.1.19827.html

Dazai Museum Tsugaru Festival Snow and Light Pageant

Dazai Museum Tsugaru Festival Snow and Light Pageant 2016
太宰ミュージアム津軽まつり 雪と光のページェント 2016 
(Dazai Museum Tsugaru Matsuri Yuki to Hikari no Pageant)
Dazai Museum Tsugaru Festival Snow and Light Pageant 2016 poster Goshogawara City 五所川原市 平成28年 太宰ミュージアム津軽まつり 雪と光のページェント

Date: February 1-7, 2016
Time: 16:00-20:00
Location: Ashino Park, Goshogawara City 五所川原市 金木町の県立芦野公園 (map)
Admission: Free
Events/Attractions:
  • Illuminations (Theme: Love 愛)
  • February 7 Special Events (14:00-19:30):
    • Sports Festival in the Snow 雪上運動会
    • Yura Character Photography Session ゆらきゃら写真会
    • Stage Events ステージイベント
    • Fireworks 冬の花火
    • Mini Concert ミニコンサート
Ashino Park, Goshogawara City 五所川原市 金木町の県立芦野公園
84-170 Ashino Kanagicho (五所川原市金木町芦野84-170)
Goshogawara, Aomori Prefecture 037-0202


More Information: 
Snow and Light Pageant Official Website (Japanese): http://www.kanagi-gc.net/snowandlight/snowandlight_top.html

The Tsugaru Shamisen 2015

The Tsugaru Shamisen 2015 The津軽三味線2015
Website (Japanese)

An incredible performance featuring 300 shamisen players playing together, guest singers, and teodori dance performances.
The Tsugaru Shamisen 2015 Hirosaki City poster 弘前市 ザ津軽三味線 ポスター

Date: December 12, 2015
Time: Afternoon Performance: 14:00~ (Doors open 13:30)
        Evening Performance: 17:30~ (Doors open 17:00
Location: Hirosaki Shimin Kaikan Dai Hall 弘前市民会館大ホール (map)
Admission: S Seats: 3000yen*; A Seats: 2000yen (*Note: S Seats for the Afternoon Performance are sold out*)
Ticket Purchase: 
  • Purchase tickets through the online form here (sample English translation below)
  • Once the form has been completed and submitted, you will receive an email with the information necessary for the bank transfer. 
  • Please complete payment (bank transfer) within 5 days of receipt of the email.


Hirosaki Shimin Kaikan 弘前市民会館
1-6 Shimoshiroganecho (弘前市下白銀町1-6)
Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture 036-8356


More Information:
The Tsugaru Shamisen Official Website (Japanese): http://www.hcci.or.jp/txt/samisen/index.html

Hirosaki Electrical Fantasy 2015

Hirosaki Electrical Fantasy 2015 弘前エレクトリカルファンタジー
Hirosaki Electrical Fantasy 2015 弘前エレクトリカルファンタジー

Date: November 28, 2015-February 29, 2016
Time: Sunset~24:00
Location: Various (Hirosaki Station 弘前駅, Horai Square 蓬莱広場, City Hall 市役所, Otemon Square 追手問広場, etc. 等)
Admission: Free
Events/Attractions:


More Information:
Hirosaki Tourism and Convention Bureau (Japanese): http://www.hirosaki-kanko.or.jp/web/edit.html?id=cat02_winter_electricalfantasy

Hirakawa City Illuminations

Hirakawa City Illuminations 平川市イルミネーション

Date: November 20, 2015-January 14, 2016
Time: 17:00-23:00 (December 23-25 & 31 ONLY: 17:00-01:00)
Location: The street in front of Hiraka Station (Konan Railway Konan Line)
弘南鉄道平賀駅前通り (map)
Admission: Free

Hiraka Station (Konan Railway Konan Line) 弘南鉄道平賀駅


More Information:
Hirakawa City Tourism Website (Japanese): http://www.hirakawa-kankou.com/topics/342-2015-11-12-05-41-48.html

Towada Civic Center Plaza Playroom Temporary Closure

The playroom at the Towada Civic Center Plaza will undergo repair work and therefore will not be available for use from Wednesday, November 25-Thursday, December 3, 2015.

Source: Towada City Safety Information Mail: http://www.info-towada.jp/towadaPub/subcategoryEntryDetail.do?mailContentCd=7696

Thursday 19 November 2015

Mutsu Science Museum Christmas Event

Mutsu Science Museum Christmas Event
むつ科学技術館 クリスマスイベント (Mutsu Kagaku Gijutsukan Christmas Event)
Mutsu Science Museum Christmas Event flyer むつ科学技術館 クリスマスイベント チラシ

Date: Sunday, December 6, 2015
Time: 9:30-15:30
Location: Mutsu Science Museum むつ科学技術館 (map)
Admission:
  • Adult: 300yen
  • High School Student: 200yen
  • Elementary & Junior High School Student: 100yen
  • Pre-School & Younger Children, Adults Aged 65+: Free
Events/Attractions:

Craft Making 
Location: Communication Theater コミュニケーションシアター
Time: Session 1: 9:30-12:00 (registration ends at 11:00)
        Session 2: 13:00-15:30 (registration ends at 15:00)
Cost: Free
  • Boomerang
  • PP (polypropylene band) Dragonfly
  • Straw Airplane
  • Super Ball
  • Original Key Chain
Parent-Child Craft Workshop: Make a Christmas Snowglobe
Location: Science Experiment Workshop 科学実験工房
Time: Session 1: 10:00-11:00
        Session 2: 13:00-14:00
Cost: 100yen
  • Limited to first 16 people (parent-child pairs; child must be junior high school aged or younger)
  • Numbered tickets (整理券) are required to participate. 
  • Tickets will be distributed from 9:30 in front of the Reactor Compartment Display (原子炉室展示室) for Session 1, and from 12:30 at the 1st floor reception desk (1皆受付) for Session 2.
Science Experiments/Demonstrations
Location: 1st Floor Investigation (Tankyuu) Corner  1皆探求コーナー
Cost: Free
  • 11:30-12:00 Let's Investigate the Super Low Salt World
  • 14:00-14:30 Let's Investigate the Mysteries of Dry Ice
Notes/Cautions: Photographs will be taken throughout the event. If you do not want your photograph to be posted on the Museum website, etc. please inform the photographer directly.

Mutsu Science Museum むつ科学技術館
693 Sekine Kitasekine (むつ市関根北関根693)
Mutsu, Aomori Prefecture 035-0022


More Information:
Mutsu Science Museum (Japanese): http://www.jmsfmml.or.jp/msm.htm

Hirosaki City Projection Mapping

Hirosaki City Projection Mapping 弘前市プロジェクションマッピング

Hirosaki City Projection Mapping Flyer 弘前市プロジェクションマッピング チラシ

Date: December 11-13, 22-24, 2015
Time: 18:00~21:00
Location: Aomori Bank Memorial Hall 青森銀行記念館 (map)
Admission: Free
Schedule:
Digital Fireworks Display (30min, 2x Daily) & Projection Mapping Display (7min, 3x Daily)
  • December 11th (Fri), 22nd (Tue) & 24th (Thu)
    • 18:15~ Digital Fireworks Display
    • 19:00~ Projection Mapping Display
    • 19:25~ Digital Fireworks Display
    • 20:15~ Projection Mapping Display
    • 20:45~ Projection Mapping Display
  • December 12th (Sat), 13th (Sun) & 23rd (Wed)
    • 18:00~ Digital Fireworks Display
    • 18:45~ Projection Mapping Display
    • 19:10~ Digital Fireworks Display
    • 20:00~ Projection Mapping Display
    • 20:30~ Projection Mapping Display
Road Closures:
The road in front of the Aomori Bank Memorial Hall and Ajigasawa Hwy (see map below) will be closed to vehicular traffic from 18:00-21:00 during the event.
Hirosaki City Projection Mapping Road Closures Map 弘前市プロジェクションマッピング 車両通行止め 地図


26 Motonagamachi (弘前市元長町26)
Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture 036-8198


More Information:
Hirosaki Tourism and Convention Bureau (Japanese): http://www.hirosaki-kanko.or.jp/web/edit.html?id=cat02_winter_pm

Taiwan National Lo-Tung Senior High School Concert in Towada

Taiwan National Lo-Tung Senior High School Concert in Towada
台湾・国立羅東高校音楽団 交流コンサート 
(Taiwan Kokuritsu Latou Koukou Ongaku-dan Kouryuu Concert)
Taiwan National Lo-Tung Senior High School Concert in Towada Flyer 台湾・国立羅東高校音楽団 交流コンサートイン十和田市 チラシ

Date: Friday, December 4, 2015
Time: 17:30~
Location: Towada Chamber of Commerce and Industry 十和田商工会館 (map)
Admission: Free
Program: 
Taiwan National Lo-Tung Senior High School Concert in Towada Program 台湾・国立羅東高校音楽団 交流コンサートイン十和田市 プログラム

Towada Chamber of Commerce and Industry 十和田商工会館
4-11 Nishinibanchō (十和田市西二番町4‐11)
Towada, Aomori Prefecture 034-0082


More Information:
National Lo-Tung Senior High School Official Website (Chinese): http://www.ltsh.ilc.edu.tw/bin/home.php

Tuesday 17 November 2015

X-Mas Marriage Hunting Party

X-Mas Marriage Hunting Party Xmas 婚活パーティ- (X-Mas Konkatsu Party)

Towada X-Mas Marriage Hunting Konkatsu Party flyer 十和田市 平成27年度 Xmas婚活パーティー チラシ

Date: Saturday, December 19, 2015
Time: 12:30-17:00 (Registration from 12:00)
Location: JA Towada Oirase Honten 3rd Floor JA十和田おいらせ本店3階 (map)
Admission: 2000yen
Eligibility: Age 20+ Single Men (Towada farmers only) & Women (no occupation or residency restrictions) (max. 15 participants of each gender)
Schedule:
JA Towada Oirase Honten
  • 12:00 Registration
  • 12:30 Event Begins
  • 12:40 1-on-1 Self Introduction Talk
  • 13:20 Macaroni Christmas Wreath Making
  • Once wreaths are finished: Christmas party (hors d'oeuvres、etc. provided) 
Kanchogai Street
  • 14:50 "Hai, pose!" in Kanchogai Dori Game (photo scavenger hunt)
Towada Art Center
  • 15:30 Art Center Viewing Time & Cafe Free Talk Time (Towada Art Center original sweets & drink provided) 
  • 16:30 Doki Doki "Coupling" under the Flower Horse
  • 17:00 Event Ends
Notes:
  • Please wear weather appropriate clothes and walking shoes
  • Photo scavenger hunt "Hai, pose!" in Kanchogai Dori Game requires one cell phone with photo capabilities per team
  • Participants can take home the macaroni wreaths they make
  • Participants are responsible for transportation (and any associated costs thereof) to the venue
Registration Deadline: Friday, November 11, 2015
Registration Methods:
  1. Email: Download and fill in the event registration Word file (see sample translated form below), and email the completed form to noui@city.towada.lg.jp
  2. Fax/Mail/Hand Delivery: Complete the event registration form and fax, mail, or hand deliver to the following address:
    十和田市農業後継者対策協議会(十和田市役所 十和田市農業委員会内)
    〒034-8615 青森県十和田市西十二番町6-1
    FAX 0176-22-9399
  3. Phone: Call 0176-51-6740 between 8:30-17:15 on weekdays to register


JA Towada Oirase Honten JA十和田おいらせ本店
4-28 Nishijusanbancho 十和田市西三番町4‐28
Towada, Aomori Prefecture 034-0081

More Information:
The Official Portal of the City of Towada (Japanese): http://www.city.towada.lg.jp/docs/2015111600016/

Otemon Square Freestyle Market in Christmas 2015

Otemon Square Freestyle Market in Christmas 2015
平成27年度 追手門広場フリースタイルマーケットinクリスマス
(Outemon Hiroba Freestyle Market in Christmas)

Date: Sunday, November 29, December 6, 13 & 20, 2015
Time: 10:00-15:00
Location: O-temon Square, Hirosaki City (map)
Admission: Free

O-temon Square, Hirosaki City


More Information:
Hirosaki Tourism and Convention Bureau (Japanese): http://www.hirosaki-kanko.or.jp/web/edit.html?id=freestylemarket

Welfare Fair Towada

Welfare Fair Towada 第3回 福祉フェアとわだ (Fukushi Fair Towada)



Date: Saturday, November 21, 2015
Time: 10:00-15:00
Location: Aeon Supercenter Towada, Specialty Store Side Community Space
イオンスーパーセンター十和田店 専門店側共有スペース (map)
Admission: Free
Events/Attractions: 
  • Sales of various products made at different welfare facilities (baked goods, teas, jams, crafts, etc.)
  • Information corner with pamphlets and displays about various welfare facilities, services for the disabled, etc. 
  • Welfare/disability consultation corner
166-1 Ōsaka, Muikamachiyama (大字相坂字六日町山166番1)
Towada, Aomori Prefecture 034-0041