tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90697373583940452892024-03-05T16:08:09.524+09:00Towada and BeyondUnofficial blog of Towada City, Aomori Prefecture, and Japan events, restaurants, sightseeing and more!Preseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05375588940765390895noreply@blogger.comBlogger596125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9069737358394045289.post-83862695562365763172017-09-29T18:17:00.000+09:002017-09-29T18:17:02.956+09:00Nakano Momiji Yama Light Up "Light Fantasy" 2017<b>Nakano Momiji Yama Light Up "Light Fantasy" 2017<br />
中野もみじ山ライトアップ 光のファンタジー</b><br />
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Nakano Momiji Yama's gorgeous autumn foliage makes the whole mountain look like it is on fire during the day and "moving light" illuminations make it an equally enchanting sight in the evenings.<br />
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Of particular note, around the Nakano Momiji Yama Shrine there are 200-year-old maple and fir trees, as well as 500-700-year-old Japanese cedar trees.<br />
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<b>Date:</b> October 14-November 7, 2017<br />
<b>Illumination Times:</b> Dusk~21:00<br />
<b>Location:</b> Nakano Momiji Yama (Kuroishi City) 中野もみじ山 (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/HqMVGrntd3L2" target="_blank">map</a>)<br />
<a name='more'></a><b>Free Parking:</b> (No parking directly by the mountain)<br />
<ul>Yasuragi Parking Lane やすらぎの駐車帯 (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/gPCkS8i9Jep" target="_blank">map</a>)<br />
Tsugaru Denshou Kougeikan 津軽伝承工芸館 (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/i68v3dxHpVR2" target="_blank">map</a>)</ul>
<b>Other Events/Attractions:</b><br />
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<li>9:00-16:00 <b>Temporary Tourism Information Center</b><br />
(Near the entrance to Nakano Momiji Yama Shrine)</li>
<li>10:00-16:00 <b><i>Momijiza</i> Tatami Seats for Foliage Viewing</b></li>
<li>Sunday October 15, 13:00~ <b>Yosakoi Performance</b></li>
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<b><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/HqMVGrntd3L2" target="_blank">Nakano Momiji Yama 中野もみじ山</a></b><br />
Fudōdate-27 Minaminakano (青森県黒石市 南中野字不動舘27)<br />
Kuroishi City, Aomori Prefecture 036-0405<br />
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<b>More Information:</b><br />
Kuroishi Tourist Association (Japanese): <a href="http://kuroishi.or.jp/event/autumn/kawayuka">http://kuroishi.or.jp/event/autumn/kawayuka</a>Preseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05375588940765390895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9069737358394045289.post-75063610290837062372017-09-29T17:43:00.001+09:002017-09-29T17:43:06.978+09:00Misawa American Day 2017<b>Misawa American Day 2017 三沢アメリカンデー</b><br />
Facebook Page (Japanese): <a href="https://www.facebook.com/micamericanday/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/micamericanday/</a>
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A taste of America in Japan! Enjoy various American food booths, learn about American culture, see American guest performers, etc.<br />
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<b>Date:</b> October 8, 2017<br />
<b>Time: </b>10:00-16:30<br />
<b><b>Admission:</b> </b>Free<br />
<b>Location(s):</b> Various<br />
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<li>Misawa Air Base Main Gate Area (三沢基地正面ゲート付近) (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/89JSwZb4mZF2" target="_blank">map</a>)</li>
<li>Misawa Civic Center (Kokaido 三沢公会堂) (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/9pQ31GbYWMu" target="_blank">map</a>)</li>
<li>Misawa Central Park (三沢中央公園) (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/MSYNuCu91bq" target="_blank">map</a>)</li>
<li>Misawa Sports Center (Sogo Taiikukan 三沢総合体育館) (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/JGJANKWBrJu" target="_blank">map</a>)</li>
<li>Sky Plaza (スカイプラザ) (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/fwQSQUD6bqN2" target="_blank">map</a>)</li>
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<li><b>Parade</b> (Harley Davidson Riders & other groups)<br />
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<li><b>Opening Ceremony</b> (dance performances, etc.)</li>
<li><b>Bus Tour "to America"</b></li>
<li><b>American Food Area</b> (foods from various States, etc.)</li>
<li><b>American Festival Area</b> (points of interest, performances, etc.)</li>
<li><b>American Play Area</b> (children's play house, police dog demos, etc.)</li>
<li><b>American Style Haunted House</b></li>
<li><b>American Band Performances</b><br />
- 11:30~ <b>Vertical Horizon</b> (<a href="http://www.verticalhorizon.com/" target="_window">Website</a>)<br />
- 13:00~ <b>everclear</b> (<a href="https://www.everclearmusic.com/" target="_window">Website</a>)<br />
<b>Location:</b> Sky Plaza スカイプラザ</li>
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"<b>Zenyasai</b>"<b> Events </b>(Saturday October 7, 2017)<br />
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<li>15:30~ (Doors Open 15:00) <b>USAF Band of the Pacific-Asia Performance</b><br />
<b>Location:</b> Misawa Kokaido (Civic Hall) 三沢公会堂前</li>
<li>18:00-21:00 <b>Local Band Performances &etc.</b><br />
<b>Location:</b> Sky Plaza スカイプラザ</li>
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<b>More Information:</b><br />
American Day 2017 Facebook Page (Japanese): <a href="https://www.facebook.com/micamericanday/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/micamericanday/</a>Preseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05375588940765390895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9069737358394045289.post-79292670551838944712017-09-29T16:58:00.000+09:002017-10-07T16:31:45.672+09:00World Yabusame Championship 2017<b>World Yabusame Championship 2017</b><br />
(formerly part of the "Towada Horse Festa")<br />
<b>第三回 世界流鏑馬選手権</b> (<i>Sekai Yabusame Senshuken</i>)<br />
Official Website (Japanese): <a href="http://towada-yabusame.com/koma/">http://towada-yabusame.com/koma/</a><br />
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Yabusame (horseback archery) competition in Towada City!<br />
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<b>Date:</b> October 14-15, 2017<br />
<b>Time: </b>9:30-15:00<br />
<b>Location:</b> Towada Central Park (<i>Chuo Koen</i>) 十和田市中央公園緑地 (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/Q05mt" target="_blank">map</a>)<br />
<b>Admission:</b> Free<br />
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<li>9:00~ Oct 14 Opening Ceremony / Oct 15 Safety Warnings</li>
<li>9:30~ Beginner Division (2 Runs)</li>
<li>10:00~ Intermediate Division (2 Runs) & Team Competition (1 Run)</li>
<li>12:00~ Pro Division (4 Runs) & Team Competition (1 Run)</li>
<li>13:30~ Intermediate Division (1 Run) & Elimination Tournament</li>
<li>14:00~ Oct 14 Photography Session/ Oct 15 Award Ceremony</li>
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<b>Tohoku Yabusame Stamp Rally: </b><br />
This is the last eligible event for the Tohoku Yabusame Stamp Rally. (More details about the promotion (in Japanese) <a href="http://towada-yabusame.com/stamp/" target="_blank" title="http://towada-yabusame.com/stamp/">here</a>)<br />
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<b><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/Q05mt" target="_blank">Towada Central Park 十和田中央公園</a></b><br />
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<b>More Information</b>:<br />
Towada Yabusame Website (Japanese): <a href="http://towada-yabusame.com/koma/" target="_blank">http://towada-yabusame.com/koma/</a><br />
<br />Preseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05375588940765390895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9069737358394045289.post-33728441192036199652017-09-29T16:09:00.000+09:002017-09-29T16:09:16.111+09:00Towada Rock Festival Acoustic 2<b>Towada Rock Festival 2017 Spinoff "TRF Acoustic 2"<br />
十和田ロックフェスティバルスピンオフ「TRFアコースティック2」</b><br />
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Enjoy free performances by musicians from around Aomori Prefecture!<br />
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<b>Date:</b> Saturday October 7, 2017<br />
<b>Time:</b> 12:00~<br />
<b>Location:</b> Michi no Eki Towada "Towadapia" 道の駅とわだ とわだぴあ (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/xBmYwMf5XyL2" target="_blank">map</a>)<br />
<b>Admission:</b> Free<br />
<b>Performers:</b>
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<li>Tsushima Kenta ツシマケンタ (Hirosaki) (<a href="http://www4.hp-ez.com/hp/tsushimakenta-web/" target="_blank" title="(Japanese)">Website</a>)</li>
<li>Bu~Chan ぶ~ちゃん</li>
<li>t9n (Takkun たっくん) (Aomori City) (<a href="http://aisurut9n.donburako.com/" target="_blank">Website</a>)</li>
<li>PTnurse</li>
<li>THE TRINITY VOICE (Hachinohe) (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/TRMTTV/" target="_blank" title="(Japanese)">Facebook</a>)</li>
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<b><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/xBmYwMf5XyL2" target="_blank">Michi no Eki Towada "Towadapia" 道の駅とわだ とわだぴあ</a></b><br />
Tairakubo-37-2 Denpōji (青森県十和田市伝法寺平窪37−2)<br />
Towada City, Aomori Prefecture 034-0051<br />
Tel: 0176-28-3790<br />
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<b>More Information:</b><br />
Towada Rock Festival Facebook Page Post (Japanese): <a href="https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1881272032190026&id=1435303880120179">https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1881272032190026&id=1435303880120179</a>Preseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05375588940765390895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9069737358394045289.post-52726729414684475822017-09-29T15:41:00.000+09:002017-10-01T08:26:08.899+09:00Towada Yosakoi Dream Festival 2017<b>Towada Yosakoi Dream Festival 2017</b><br />
<b>2017とわだYosakoi夢まつり</b> (<i>Towada Yosakoi Yume Matsuri</i>)<br />
Official Website (Japanese): <a href="http://www.towada.or.jp/yosakoi/" target="_blank">http://www.towada.or.jp/yosakoi/</a><br />
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See various Aomori groups performing yosakoi, a type of dance where large teams perform amazingly choreographed routines featuring an
energizing combination of modern music, traditional Japanese dance moves, props such as fans, umbrellas and <i>naruko </i>(small wooden clappers), and on-the-spot costume changes. <br />
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<b>Date:</b> October1, 2017 (Rain or Shine!)<br />
<b>Time: </b>10:00-17:00<br />
(road closed to traffic on Kanchogai Street between the Library and City Hall from 8:30-18:00)<br />
<b>Admission:</b> Free<br />
<b>Location:</b> Central Towada<br />
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<li>In Front of Tohoku Denryoku 東北電力前</li>
<li>In Front of </li>
<li>In Front of Sakura Hiroba 桜広場前</li>
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<li><b>Saturday, September 30:</b> 15:00-17:00 <i>Zenyasai</i> 前夜祭 (pre-event event)<br />Learn some yosakoi dances!<br />(Komakko Hiroba 駒っこ広場) </li>
<li><b>Sunday, October 1:</b> Parade & Stage Style Performances</li>
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<li>9:30~ Opening Ceremony<br />
(in front of Tohoku Denryoku 東北電力前)</li>
<li>10:20~12:32 Parade Performances<br />
(in front of Tohoku Electricity & City Hall 東北電力前 & 十和田市役所前)</li>
<li>12:50~ Giant Flag Waving Competition<br />
(in front of Tohoku Electricity & City Hall 東北電力前 & 十和田市役所前)</li>
<li>13:10~ Special Student Planned Performance<br />
(in front of Tohoku Electricity 東北電力前)</li>
<li>13:30~ 15:32 Stage Style Performances<br />
(in front of Tohoku Electricity & Sakura Hiiroba 東北電力前 & 桜広場前)</li>
<li>15:54~ All Groups Performance (Audience Participation Encouraged!)<br />
(in front of Tohoku Electricity 東北電力前)</li>
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<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/yfj6O" target="_blank">Towada City Hall 十和田市役所</a><br />
6-1 Nishi Junibancho 十和田市西十二番町6-1<br />
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<b>More Information:</b><br />
Towada Yosakoi Yume Matsuri Website (Japanese): <a href="http://www.towada.or.jp/yosakoi/" target="_blank">http://www.towada.or.jp/yosakoi/</a><b> </b>Preseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05375588940765390895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9069737358394045289.post-22073193943045657752017-08-28T10:41:00.004+09:002017-08-28T10:41:51.692+09:00Harvest Thanksgiving & Kuraishi Beef Festival 2017<b>Harvest Thanksgiving & Kuraishi Beef Festival 2017</b><br />
<b>2017夢の森収穫感謝祭&倉石牛肉まつり</b><br />
(<i>Yume no Mori Shuukaku Kanshasai & Kuraishi Gyuu Niku Matsuri</i>)<br />
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An autumn event celebrating the harvest with local produce sales as well as local brand Kuraishi Beef.<br />
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<b>Date:</b> October 7-8, 2017 *Rain or Shine!*<br />
<b>Time:</b> 9:00-16:00<br />
<b>Location:</b> Kowataritai Park, Gonohe Town 小渡平公園 (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/tCKzC" target="_blank">map</a>)<br />
<b>Admission:</b> Free (purchased required for Kuraishi Beef)<br />
<a name='more'></a><b>Events/Attractions:</b><br />
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<li>9:00-16:00 <b>Local Produce/Product and Food & Drink Sales</b></li>
<li>10:00-14:00 <b>Kuraishi Beef Barbeque Corner</b> (advance sale tickets required)<br />
(If you wish to BBQ beef purchased at the festival, please get a 整理券 from the main information area before lining up for BBQ supplies)</li>
<li>10:00-16:00 <b>Prize Drawings </b>(advance sale tickets required)</li>
<li>11:00 ~ <b>Gonohe Town Mascot Appearances</b></li>
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<b>Saturday October 7 ONLY</b>
<li>9:00~ <b>Ground Golf Competition</b> (<a href="http://www.town.gonohe.aomori.jp/kankou/2017ggolf.pdf" target="_blank">registration form download</a> (Japanese))</li>
<li><b>RAB Radio Live Broadcast</b></li>
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<b>Sunday October 8 ONLY</b>
<li><b>Gonohe International Music Festival</b> (<a href="http://www.gonohemusicfestival.com/" target="_blank" title="(English & Japanese)">Website</a>)</li>
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<b>Advance Sale Barbeque Tickets: </b>(*Advance Sale Only--NOT Available at Festival*)</div>
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<b>Sale Period: </b>September 8-October 4, 2017<br />
<b>Cost: </b>2,300yen (only 1,200 tickets available per day)</div>
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<b>Includes</b>: 200g high grade Kuraishi beef, locally grown vegetables, <i>tare</i> sauce, salt & pepper, Kuraishi apple juice, and prize drawing ticket</div>
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<b>Ticket Purchase Locations:</b></div>
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<tr><td rowspan="9">五戸町<br />
Gonohe Town</td><td>株式会社 倉石地域振興公社<br />
Kuraishi Regional Promotion Public Co.<br />
(夢の森ハイランド Dream Forest Highland)
</td><td style="text-align: center;">HOURS: 9:00-17:30<br />
TEL:0178-77-3131<br />
(<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/QdOiy" target="_blank">map</a>)</td></tr>
<tr><td>五戸町商工会<br />
Gonohe Commercial & Industrial Association</td><td style="text-align: center;">HOURS: 8:30-17:00<br />
TEL:0178-62-3151<br />
(<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/tYgV5" target="_blank">map</a>)</td></tr>
<tr><td>五戸総合病院 2階売店<br />
Gonohe General Hospital 2nd Floor </td><td style="text-align: center;">HOURS: 8:30-18:00<br />
TEL: 0178-61-1212<br />
(<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/5StuH" target="_blank">map</a>)</td></tr>
<tr><td>八戸農協 営農・経済本部<br />
JA Hachinohe<br />
(五戸・新郷・川内の各支店)<br />
(Gonohe, Shingo, Kawauchi Branches)
</td><td style="text-align: center;">HOURS: 8:30-17:00<br />
TEL:0178-61-6335<br />
(Gonohe Branch <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/wTcKW" target="_blank">map)</a><br />
(Shingo Branch <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/qaTjt" target="_blank">map</a>)<br />
(Kawauchi Branch <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/aHVwp" target="_blank">map</a>)</td></tr>
<tr><td>ふれあい市ごのへ<br />
Fureai Ichi Gonohe</td><td style="text-align: center;">HOURS: 8:00-18:00<br />
TEL:0178-62-6962<br />
(<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/58zfa" target="_blank">map</a>)</td></tr>
<tr><td>ローソン五戸町店<br />
Lawson Gonohe Machi Shop</td><td style="text-align: center;">24HR<br />
TEL:0178-62-3530<br />
(<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/RLycX" target="_blank">map</a>)</td></tr>
<tr><td>ローソン五戸上市川店<br />
Lawson Gonohe Kamiichikawa Shop</td><td style="text-align: center;">24HR<br />
TEL:0178-68-3630<br />
(<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/2X5mw" target="_blank">map</a>)</td></tr>
<tr><td>ローソン五戸みらいパーク前店<br />
Lawson Gonohe Mirai Park Mae Shop</td><td style="text-align: center;">24HR<br />
TEL:0178-61-1537<br />
(<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/XjqJb" target="_blank">map</a>)</td></tr>
<tr><td>ローソン五戸ひばり野店<br />
Lawson Gonohe Hibarino Shop</td><td style="text-align: center;">24HR<br />
TEL:0178-61-0125<br />
(<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/cemHK" target="_blank">map</a>)</td></tr>
<tr><td rowspan="2">八戸市<br />
Hachinohe City</td><td><div style="list-style: none; padding: 0px;">
イトーヨーカドー八戸沼館店</div>
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Itoyokado Hachinohe Numadate Shop</div>
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1階サービスカウンター</div>
<div style="list-style: none; padding: 0px;">
1st Floor Service Counter</div>
</td><td style="text-align: center;">HOURS: 10:00-21:00<br />
TEL:0178-22-5511<br />
(<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/G5eP6" target="_blank">map</a>)</td></tr>
<tr><td>南部食品株式会社<br />
Nanbu Shokuhin Co. Ltd.</td><td><div style="text-align: center;">
HOURS: 8:00-18:00<br />
TEL:0178-70-4747</div>
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(<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/LDg0K" target="_blank">map</a>)</div>
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<tr><td>おいらせ町<br />
Oirase Town</td><td>イオンモール下田<br />
Aeon Mall Shimoda<br />
2階インフォメーション<br />
2nd Floor Information</td>
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HOURS: 9:00-21:00<br />
TEL:0178-50-3210<br />
(<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/8YzFVxpiw6H2" target="_blank">map</a>)</div>
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<tr><td>青森市<br />
Aomori City</td><td>さくら野百貨店青森店<br />
Sakurano Department Store<br />
1階チケット売場<br />
1st Floor Ticket Sales
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HOURS: 10:00-19:00<br />
TEL:017-723-4311<br />
(<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/Nx7pJ" target="_blank">map</a>)</div>
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<tr><td>インターネット<br />
Internet</td><td colspan="2"><div style="list-style: none; padding: 0px;">
南部食品株式会社ホームページ Nanbu Shokuhin Co. Ltd.</div>
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<a href="http://nanbusyokuhin.sakura.ne.jp/index.html" style="color: #000099; text-decoration: none;">http://nanbusyokuhin.sakura.ne.jp/index.html</a></div>
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<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/tCKzC" target="_blank"><b>Kowataritai Park 小渡平公園</b></a><br />
88-1 Kowatari Kuraishinakaichi (青森県三戸郡五戸町大字倉石中市字小渡88-1)<br />
Gonohe Town, Sannohe District, Aomori 039-1720<br />
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<b>More Information:</b><br />
Gonohe Town Website (Japanese): <a href="http://www.town.gonohe.aomori.jp/kankou/2017-kuraishibeef-fes-2-1.html" target="_blank">http://www.town.gonohe.aomori.jp/kankou/2017-kuraishibeef-fes-2-1.html</a>Preseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05375588940765390895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9069737358394045289.post-27668653081794110442017-08-24T10:01:00.003+09:002017-08-24T10:01:41.544+09:00Misawa Air Show 2017<b>Air Festival 2017 in Misawa Air Base </b>(a.k.a. Misawa Air Show)<br />
<b>三沢基地航空祭</b> (<i>Misawa Kichi Koukuu Matsuri</i>)<br />
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A chance to see an American air base and watch various aircraft performances!<br />
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<b>Date:</b> Sunday September 10, 2017<br />
<b>Time:</b> 9:00-15:00<br />
<b>Location:</b> Misawa Air Base 三沢基地内 (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/JcmTA" target="_blank">map</a>)<br />
<a name='more'></a><b>Events/Attractions:</b><br />
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<li>aircraft flybys</li>
<li>aerial fire fighting </li>
<li>maneuvers demonstration</li>
<li>air defense weapon and aircraft displays<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Notes/Cautions:</b> <br />
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<li>a bag, etc. search will be conducted at entry; dangerous items (gasoline, knives, model guns, etc.), skateboards/roller blades, animals (except service animals), etc. cannot be brought on base</li>
<li>bags/items whose 3-dimensions total more than 100cm are not allowed on base (items on left in diagram below are <i>prohibited</i>; items on right are acceptable)</li>
<li>oversize bags/items can be held at Sky Plaza Misawa (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/pL575jKzfgu" target="_blank">map</a>) for a fee</li>
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<b>Access: </b><br />
(2016 information)<br />
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<li>Cars cannot be brought on base</li>
<li>Pedestrians may enter base through the Main Gate, R Gate, and Falcon Gate </li>
<li>Shuttle buses will be running between the Base and the three parking lots (小河原湖畔駐車場、五川目駐車場、浜三沢駐車場) indicated on the map below. (Click here for <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1WEBVPwOmPYO0GwY7BixgxQL7a0g" target="_blank">Google Map</a>.)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li>Shuttle bus fares:<br />
Adults (High School Students & older): 1000yen round trip<br />
Elementary-Junior High School Students: 500yen round trip</li>
<li>Pre-School & Younger Children: Free</li>
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<b>Venue Map:</b><br />
(2016 information)<br />
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<b><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/JcmTA" target="_blank">Misawa Base 三沢基地</a></b><br />
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<b>More Information:</b><br />
Misawa Tourist Association (Japanese): <a href="http://kite-misawa.com/air-festival/" target="_blank">http://kite-misawa.com/air-festival/</a><br />
Misawa Air Base Japan Air Self Defense Force Official Website (Japanese): <a href="http://www.mod.go.jp/asdf/misawa/tokusetsu.html" target="_blank">http://www.mod.go.jp/asdf/misawa/tokusetsu.html</a>Preseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05375588940765390895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9069737358394045289.post-17552716758043713992017-08-24T09:47:00.000+09:002017-08-24T09:47:04.454+09:00Rokunohe Fall Festival 2017Rokunohe Fall Festival 2017<br />
六戸秋まつり (<i>Rokunohe Aki Matsuri</i>)<br />
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Fall festival featuring a parade of floats, etc., a rope sumo competition and more!<br />
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<b>Date:</b> August 31-September 3, 2017<br />
<b>Location: </b>Inuotose Shotengai Shopping District 六戸町犬落瀬商店街 (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/bwG3NgC5sK92" target="_blank">map</a>)<br />
<b>Admission:</b> Free<br />
<a name='more'></a><b>Events/Attractions:</b><br />
<b> August 31, 18:00-20:30:</b><br />
<ul>
<li>祭囃子競演会 Matsuri Hayashi (Festival Music) Competition</li>
<li>山車の展示 Floats on Display</li>
<li>六戸囃子一斉演奏 Rokunohe Hayashi Performance</li>
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<b> September 1, 17:00-20:30: </b><br />
<ul>
<li>お通り(夜間運行) Evening Parade (mikoshi (portable shrine), floats, etc.)<b> </b></li>
</ul>
<b> September 2, 13:30-20:30:</b><br />
<ul>
<li>流し踊り <i>Nagashi Odori</i> Dance </li>
<li>ロープ相撲大会 Rope Sumo Competition* </li>
<li>盆踊り大会 Bon Odori Competition<b> </b></li>
</ul>
<b> September 3, 12:45-17:30:</b><br />
<ul>
<li>お還り Daytime Parade (mikoshi (portable shrine), floats, traditional performing arts, etc.) <b> </b></li>
</ul>
<b>*Rope Sumo Competitors WANTED*</b><br />
<b>Registration:</b> September 2, 2017 17:00~<br />
(registration will close when the maximum number of participants is reached)<br />
<b>Entry Fee:</b> FREE<br />
<b>Divisions:</b><br />
<b>Elementary School Students</b> 小学生の部(小学生以下)<br />
<b>Junior High School Students</b> 中学生の部(中学生以下)<br />
<b>Adult</b> (high school students and older) 一般の部(高校生以上)<br />
<b>Rules:</b> Contestants tie a rope around their waist and try to pull their opponent outside of the designated area; prizes will be awarded to the winners!<br />
<b>Competition Start Time:</b> 18:00<br />
<b>Notes/Cautions:</b> Participants who have consumed too much alcohol beforehand may be disqualified from participating.<br />
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<b>Map for September 1st Evening Parade</b><br />
(2016 map, for reference purposes only)<br />
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<b>Map for September 3rd Daytime Parade</b><br />
(2016 map, for reference purposes only)<br />
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<b><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/bwG3NgC5sK92" target="_blank">Inuotose Shotengai Shopping District 六戸町犬落瀬商店街</a></b>
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<b>More Information:</b><br />
Rokunohe Town Official Website (Japanese): <a href="http://www.town.rokunohe.aomori.jp/event_akimatsuri.html" target="_window">http://www.town.rokunohe.aomori.jp/event_akimatsuri.html</a> Preseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05375588940765390895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9069737358394045289.post-30235436264647286792017-08-23T11:02:00.001+09:002017-08-23T11:02:24.542+09:00Marché Arts Towada 2017<b>Marché Arts Towada 2017 マルシェ アーツ・トワダ</b><br />
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Enjoy a produce, food, and craft market, workshop and performances in the Towada Art Park!<br />
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<b>Date:</b> Saturday August 26, 2017<br />
<b>Time:</b> 10:00-16:00<br />
<b>Location:</b> Towada Art Park 十和田現代美術館アート広場 (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/D8hQt7R2zm12" target="_blank">map</a>)<br />
(In the event of rain: Towada Civic Center Plaza 十和田市民交流プラザ「トワーレ」(<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/mii3V" target="_blank">map</a>) )<br />
<b>Admission:</b> Free<br />
<a name='more'></a><b>Events/Attractions:</b>
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<li><b>Aqua Dome Making Workshop</b><br />
Registration Required; Max. 80 participants
<b>Time:</b>: 11:00-12:00 & 14:00-15:00
<b>Cost</b>: Adults: 500yen; Under 19: Free)</li>
<li><b>Produce, Food, Craft, etc. Market</b></li>
<li><b>Kitasato University Dance Club Performance</b></li>
<li><b>& More!</b></li>
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<b><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/D8hQt7R2zm12" target="_blank">Towada Art Park 十和田現代美術館アート広場</a></b><br />
3 Nishi Sanbancho (十和田市西三番町3)<br />
Towada City, Aomori 034-0083<br />
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<b>More Information:</b><br />
Facebook Event Page (Japanese): <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1873002406285253/">https://www.facebook.com/events/1873002406285253/</a>Preseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05375588940765390895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9069737358394045289.post-42052394559072794162017-08-17T14:19:00.001+09:002017-08-17T14:19:21.974+09:00Towada Fall Festival 2017<b>Towada Fall Festival 2017</b><br />
<b>平成29年度十和田秋まつり</b> (<i>Towada Aki Matsuri</i>)<br />
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The Fall Festival is the biggest annual festival in central Towada. Enjoy various performances, parades of large floats and portable shrines, a festival music competition (drum, flute, and hand cymbal), a variety of different food stalls and more!<br />
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<b>Date:</b> September 8-10, 2017 <b>*Rain</b> or Shine<b>*</b><br />
<b>Location:</b> Central Towada (various - see <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/WYoKp" target="_blank">map</a>) <br />
<b>Admission:</b> Free <br />
<a name='more'></a><b>Events/Attractions:</b><br />
<ul>
<li>food stalls</li>
<li>float parade</li>
<li>portable shrine carrying</li>
<li>various performances (Yosakoi, hip hop, etc.)</li>
<li>Towada Bayashi (festival music) competition</li>
<li>etc. </li>
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<b>Schedule</b><b>:</b><br />
(*based on 2016 schedule--will be updated when confirmed*)<br />
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Friday, September 8<br />
<ul>
<li>14:00~ Float Parade (Former National Rte. 4)</li>
<li>17:30~ Nagashi Odori (dancing parade), Mikoshi (portable shrine carrying), Yosakoi dance, hip hop dance, etc. (Kanchogai Street)</li>
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Saturday, September 9<br />
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<li>13:45~ Towada Bayashi Competition (Sumo Dohyo)</li>
<li>15:30~ Kids' Performances (Intersection in front of City Hall (Newer Building))</li>
<li>17:30~ Twilight* & Evening Float Parade (Kanchogai Street)<br />
*Viewing Tip: During the twilight parade (1st round, from 17:30), floats move onto the parade route from west and east. When two floats meet at the intersection in front of City Hall, they do a mini drumming/music battle ("kenka daiko") before proceeding on the parade route.</li>
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Sunday, September 10<br />
<ul>
<li>14:00~ Float Parade (Former National Rte. 4)</li>
<li>17:00~ Kayou (Popular Song) Show (Komakko Hiroba)</li>
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<b>Events Venue Map</b><br />
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<b>More Information:</b><br />
Towada Fall Festival Website (Japanese): <a href="http://www.towada-kankou.jp/akimaturi.html">http://www.towada-kankou.jp/akimaturi.html</a> Preseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05375588940765390895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9069737358394045289.post-10994568494739351762017-07-28T14:40:00.001+09:002017-07-28T14:40:16.641+09:00Gonohe Summer Festival 2017<b>Gonohe Summer Festival 2017<br />
ごのへ夏まつり</b> (<i>Gonohe Natsu Matsuri</i>)<br />
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Enjoy special guest performances and night time fireworks!<br />
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<b>Date:</b> Saturday August 5, 2017<br />
<b>Time:</b> 15:30~<br />
<b>Location:</b> Hibarino Park ひばり野公園 (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/Vm6r3zdafPv" target="_blank">map</a>)<br />
<b>Admission:</b> Free<br />
<a name='more'></a><b>Events/Attractions:</b><br />
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<li>15:30~21:00 <b>Food Stalls, etc.</b></li>
<li>15:30 <b>Opening</b></li>
<li>15:50 <b>Yuuta Furuyashiki Live Performance (<a href="https://ameblo.jp/biidama-blog/" target="_blank" title="(Japanese)">Blog</a>)</b></li>
<li>16:30 <b> Sailing vo Gou Live Performance (<a href="http://rainsentertainment.web.fc2.com/" target="_blank" title="(Japanese">Website</a></b></li>
<li>17:10 <b>Ringo Musume & Gonohe Mascot Character "Baoru-kun & Mirai-chan" Performance</b></li>
<li>18:00 <b>Comedy Live (Guests: BURN, Maho Koide, Time Machine San-Gou)</b></li>
<li>19:30 <b>Fireworks Display</b></li>
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<b>Free Shuttle Bus:</b><br />
A free shuttle bus between the <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/Z81w1xVqbVF2" target="_blank">Gonohe Station</a> and <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/uKuWk7HJXLP2" target="_blank">Gonohe Dome</a> (next to the event venue) bus stops is available. (Max. 40 people)<br />
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See the schedule below for times and stops<br />
(五戸駅発= Departing Gonohe Station; 五戸ドーム発=Departing Gonohe Dome).<br />
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<b><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/Vm6r3zdafPv" target="_blank">Hibarino Park ひばり野公園</a></b><br />
1-275 Toyomanai (青森県三戸郡五戸町豊間内字地蔵平1-275)<br />
Gonohe Town, Sannohe District, Aomori Prefecture 039-1524<br />
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<b>More Information:</b><br />
Gonohe Town Website (Japanese): <a href="http://www.town.gonohe.aomori.jp/kurashi/osiease/2017-0724-0959-81.html" target="_blank">http://www.town.gonohe.aomori.jp/kurashi/osiease/2017-0724-0959-81.html</a>Preseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05375588940765390895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9069737358394045289.post-16446131046700228542017-07-28T14:17:00.004+09:002017-07-28T14:40:30.821+09:00Oma Blue Marine Festival 2017<b>Oma Blue Marine Festival 2017 大間町ブルーマリンフェスティバル</b><br />
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A summer festival featuring a tuna carving demonstration, various performances, and fireworks!<br />
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<b>Date:</b> Monday August 14, 2017<br />
<b>Time:</b> 9:00~<br />
<b>Location:</b> Omakou (Oma Harbour) 大間港 (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/MRAardBkZoT2" target="_blank">map</a>)<br />
(In the Event of Rain: Kita Doori Sougou Bunka Center "Wing" 北通り総合文化センター・ウイング (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/xozLLfJoboL2" target="_blank">map</a>))<br />
<a name='more'></a><b>Event Parking: </b>(NO parking at the event venue)<br />
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<li>Across from the Oma Fishery Cooperative Association 大間町漁協前 (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/XPzGy3m61b82" target="_blank">map</a>)</li>
<li>Across from Oma Elementary School 大間小学校向かい (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/iheww7umR632" target="_blank">map</a>)</li>
<li>Across from Oma Integrated Development Center 開発センター向かい (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/LCi7zQiGEMm" target="_blank">map</a>)</li>
(*Free Shuttle Bus from Parking Lots 2 & 3*)</ol>
<b>Admission:</b> Free<br />
<b>Events/Attractions:</b>
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<ul>
<li>9:00~ Opening Ceremony featuring Taiko Drumming by Oma Elementary Students</li>
<li>9:30~ Boat Competition</li>
<li>10:30~ Oma Yosakoi Soran</li>
<li>11:15~ Oma Special Product PR Time</li>
<li>11:30~ <i>Uchuu Sentai</i> (Space Squadron) <i>Kyuu Ranger</i> Show</li>
<li>12:00~ Tuna Carving Demonstration</li>
<li>12:30~ Boat Competition Finals & Award Ceremony</li>
<li>14:00~ Tuna Free Samples Distribution (1000 servings only)</li>
<li>14:45~ Sanae Jyounouchi Special <i>Kayou</i> Song Show</li>
<li>15:45~ <i>Uchuu Sentai</i> (Space Squadron) <i>Kyuu Ranger</i> Show</li>
<li>16:30~ Aomori Yamada High School Brass Band Special Performance</li>
<li>17:00~ Sapporo Yosakoi Soran Special Performance</li>
<li>17:45~ Oma Bon Odori</li>
<li>19:00~ Fireworks</li>
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Schedule in Event of Rain
<li>10:00~ Opening Ceremony featuring Taiko Drumming by Oma Elementary Students</li>
<li>10:30~ Oma Yosakoi Soran</li>
<li>11:15~ Oma Special Product PR Time</li>
<li>11:30~ <i>Uchuu Sentai</i> (Space Squadron) <i>Kyuu Ranger</i> Show</li>
<li>12:00~ Tuna Carving Demonstration</li>
<li>14:00~ Tuna Free Samples Distribution (1000 servings only)</li>
<li>14:45~ Sanae Jyounouchi Special <i>Kayou</i> Song Show</li>
<li>15:45~ <i>Uchuu Sentai</i> (Space Squadron) <i>Kyuu Ranger</i> Show</li>
<li>16:30~ Aomori Yamada High School Brass Band Special Performance</li>
<li>17:00~ Sapporo Yosakoi Soran Special Performance</li>
<li>17:45~ Oma Bon Odori</li>
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<b><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/MRAardBkZoT2" target="_blank">Omakou (Oma Harbour) 大間港</a></b><br />
Ōma Ōma (青森県下北郡大間町大字大間字大間)
Ōma Town, Shimokita District, Aomori Prefecture 039-4601<br />
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<b>More Information:</b><br />
Oma Wide Net (Japanese): <a href="http://oma-wide.net/event/omabluemarinefestival2017/" target="_blank">http://oma-wide.net/event/omabluemarinefestival2017/</a>
Preseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05375588940765390895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9069737358394045289.post-52097831823051930242017-07-28T10:08:00.002+09:002017-07-28T10:10:46.217+09:00Oirase Beer Fes 2017<b>Oirase Beer Fes 2017<br />
奥入瀬ビールまつり</b> (<i>Oirase Beer Matsuri</i>)<br />
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A dinner event (6 course meal and 2 hours all-you-can-drink*) celebrating the 20th anniversary of Oirase Beer! (Drink selections: 5 types of Oirase Beer, (non-alcoholic) Oirase Cider, Oirase Water, and Oolong Tea.)<br />
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<b>Date:</b> Friday August 25, 2017<br />
<b>Time:</b> 18:00~ (doors open 17:30)<br />
<b>Location:</b> Fujiya Grand Hall 冨士屋グランドホール (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/LgD5KT6Z5362" target="_blank">map</a>)<br />
<b>Admission:</b> 6000yen (advance ticket purchase required)<br />
<a name='more'></a><b>Advance Ticket Purchase Locations:</b>
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<ul>
<li>Fujiya Grand Hall 冨士屋グランドホール (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/LgD5KT6Z5362" target="_blank">map</a>)</li>
<li>Oirase Roman Park 奥入瀬ろまんパーク (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/mxeVl" target="_blank">map</a>)</li>
<li> Michi no Eki Towada "Towadapia" 道の駅とわだ とわだぴあ (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/xBmYwMf5XyL2" target="_blank">map</a>)</li>
<li>Art Station Towada アートステーショントワダ (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/g7Zxkqk7sFu" target="_blank">map</a>)</li>
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<b><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/LgD5KT6Z5362" target="_blank">Fujiya Grand Hall 富士屋グランドホール</a></b><br />
2-28 Higashiichibanchō (青森県十和田市東一番町2−28)<br />
Towada City, Aomori Prefecture 034-0031 <br />
TEL: 0176-23-1000<br />
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<b>More Information:</b><br />
Michi no Eki Oirase Roman Park Blog (Japanese): <a href="http://oshikisai.exblog.jp/237187071/" target="_blank">http://oshikisai.exblog.jp/237187071/</a>Preseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05375588940765390895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9069737358394045289.post-60060953497741267432017-07-27T13:36:00.000+09:002017-07-27T13:36:06.352+09:00Inaoi River Lantern Floating 2017<b>Inaoi River Lantern Floating 2017<br />
稲生川灯ろう流し</b> (<i>Inaoigawa Tourou Nagashi</i>)<br />
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During the Bon Festival period in Japan, people return to their family homes to pay their respects at family altars/graves. It is believed that ancestors/deceased relatives return to "visit" during this period. <i>Tourou Nagashi</i> (floating lanterns down rivers) is a common event toward the end of the Bon Festival period. The lanterns are believed to help guide the souls of ancestors back to the after life/spirit world. People often write wishes on the lanterns.<br />
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<b>Date:</b> Wednesday August 16, 2017<br />
<b>Time:</b> 19:00-19:45<br />
<b>Location:</b> Inaoi River 1st West Bridge 稲生川第一西裏橋 (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/1Ek6tJ9Sjp92" target="_blank">map</a>)<br />
<b>Admission:</b> Free<br />
(Lanterns available for purchase, but homemade lanterns (less than 1m in size) are welcome!)<br />
<a name='more'></a><b>Lantern Purchase:</b><br />
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<li><b>Sale Period:</b> Monday-Friday, starting Monday, July 10</li>
<li><b>Sale Location:</b> Taiso Kenshou-kai Office (Towada Chamber of Commerce & Industry) 太素顕彰会 事務局 (十和田商工会議所) (TEL: 0176-24-1111, <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/avJFSMn99tB2" target="_blank">map</a>)</li>
<li><b>Paper Lantern</b> 紙灯ろう (W150xD150xH200mm) 700yen<br />
(also available on event day)</li>
<li><b>Boat Lantern (Small)</b> 船灯ろう・小 (W500xD160xH300mm) 1300yen<br />
(Limited Stock, Sales End When Sold Out)</li>
<li><b>Boat Lantern (Large)</b> 船灯ろう・大 (W700xD175xH300mm) 1800yen<br />
(Limited Stock, Sales End When Sold Out)</li>
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<b><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/1Ek6tJ9Sjp92" target="_blank">Inaoi River 1st West Bridge 稲生川第一西裏橋</a></b><br />
1-1 Nishiichibanchō (青森県十和田市西一番町1-1)<br />
Towada City, Aomori Prefecture 034-0092<br />
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Enjoy an outdoor beer garden in central Towada!<br />
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<b>Date:</b> August 8-10, 2017<br />
<b>Time:</b> 17:30-20:30 (20:00 last order)<br />
<b>Location:</b> Art Station Towada Parking Lot アートステーショントワダ駐車場 (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/g7Zxkqk7sFu" target="_blank">map</a>)<br />
<b>Admission:</b> 2000yen (advance ticket)
<ul>Ticket Includes:
<li>2 Original Drinking Snack Tickets</li>
<li>2 Drink Tickets (545ml Draft Beer/Shochu/Sour, 300ml Sake, or Non-Alcohol Beer)</li>
<li>Entry to Prize Drawing</li></ul>
<a name='more'></a><b>Ticket Sales:</b>
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<ul><b>Purchase Period:</b> July 3-Aug 4, 2017<br />
<b>Purchase Locations:</b><br />
<li>Towada Tourism & Local Products Center 十和田観光産物センター (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/XNo8xvHfeG72" target="_blank">map</a>)<br />(within Art Station Towada アートステーショントワダ内)</li>
<li>Courage クラージュ (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/dHEZ6yQ8ua62" target="_blank">map</a>)</li>
<li>Tsukasa Barayaki Taishuushokudo 司バラ焼き大衆食堂 (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/8gMbXUyG69x" target="_blank">map</a>)</li>
<li>Inamoto Shouji 稲本商事 (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/JytVngRxkiw" target="_blank">map</a>)</li>
<li>Inamoto Shouten 稲本商店 (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/goKmWZq1ytL2" target="_blank">map</a>)</li>
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<b><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/g7Zxkqk7sFu" target="_blank">Art Station Towada アートステーショントワダ</a></b><br />
15-3 Inaoichō (青森県十和田市稲生町15−3)<br />
Towada City, Aomori Prefecture 034-0011<br />
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A festival to enjoy the cool of summer evenings with food, drink, and entertainment!<br />
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<b>Date:</b> Friday July 28, 2017 (rain or shine)<br />
<b>Time:</b> 17:00-20:30<br />
<b>Location:</b> Towada Chamber of Commerce & Industry 商工会議所 (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/EKf5dvsHBbn" target="_blank">map</a>)<br />
<b>Admission:</b> 1500yen (price includes 2 drinks & 2 types of drinking snacks)<br />
<a name='more'></a><b>Ticket Sales:</b> June 22-July 21, 2017<br />
<ul>
<li>Towada Chamber of Commerce & Industry 十和田商工会議所 (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/EKf5dvsHBbn" target="_blank">map</a>)</li>
<li>Art Station Towada アートステーショントワダ (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/g7Zxkqk7sFu" target="_blank">map</a>)</li>
<li>Oirase Roman Park 奥入瀬ロマンパーク <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/mxeVl" target="_blank">map</a>)</li>
<li>KNK 上北農産加工農業協同組合 (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/MqYHSoeLker" target="_blank">map</a>)</li>
<li>Inamoto Shouji Kabushikigaisha 稲本商事(株) (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/ReUX4ZkkLuG2" target="_blank">map</a>)</li>
</ul>
<b>Schedule:</b><br />
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<li>17:00 <b>Venue Opens</b></li>
<li>17:40 <b>Opening Remarks</b></li>
<li>18:00 <b>Polaris Hula</b></li>
<li>18:30 <b>Bad Ass Inc. JUKE BOX Acoustic Live I</b></li>
<li>19:15 <b>Amira Zahra Belly Dance</b></li>
<li>17:45 <b>Bad Ass Inc. JUKE BOX Acoustic Live II</b></li>
<li>20:30 <b>Event Finishes</b></li>
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<b>Notes/Cautions:</b>
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<li>NO event parking spaces.</li>
<li>Do NOT drink and drive.</li>
<li>Outside food and drink are prohibited.</li>
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<b><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/EKf5dvsHBbn" target="_blank">Towada Chamber of Commerce & Industry 商工会議所</a></b><br />
Nishinibancho, 4−11 (十和田市西二番町4‐11)<br />
Towada, Aomori Prefecture 034-0082<br />
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<b>More Information:</b><br />
Towada Tourism Promotion Section Facebook Page (Japanese): <a href="https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=660365977494570&id=468874536643716&substory_index=0" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=660365977494570&id=468874536643716&substory_index=0</a>Preseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05375588940765390895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9069737358394045289.post-65862594510135595422017-06-30T13:33:00.001+09:002017-06-30T13:36:23.150+09:00Kamikita Summer Festival 2017<b>Kamikita Summer Festival 2017<br />
2017 かみきた夏まつり</b> (<i>Kamikita Natsu Matsuri</i>)<br />
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A summer festival with something for everyone: a drinking rally, basketball tournaments, festival food and games, and more!<br />
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<b>Date:</b> July 1-2, 2017<br />
<b>Time:</b> July 1: 19:00-21:00; July 2: 10:00-17:00<br />
<b>Location:</b> Kamikitacho Station Plaza 上北町駅前広場 (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/tPmomkF8zmR2" target="_blank">map</a>)<br />
<b>Admission:</b> Free (some paid events)<br />
<a name='more'></a><b>Events/Attractions:</b><br />
<ul><b>Saturday July 3</b><br />
<li>19:00-21:00 <b>Drink Rally in Kamikita</b><br />Visit 4 drinking establishments within the allotted time for entry into a prize draw.<br />
<b>Cost:</b> Advance: 2000yen; At-Door: 2500yen<br />
<b>Ticket Purchase:</b><br />
<ul>
<li>Kamikitacho Chamber of Commerce & Industry (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/9ohMeqPFtR22" target="_blank">map</a>)</li>
<li>Participating Establishments</li>
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<b>Sunday July 3</b><br />
<li>10:00-10:15 <b>Opening Ceremony</b></li>
<li>10:00-16:00 <b>Lake Ogawara Store Association Summer Festival</b><br />
(Shopping Receipt Prize Draw)<br />
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<li>Make purchases at participating establishments from July 1-2.</li>
<li>Bring receipts to the Prize Drawing Station 抽選会場 at the event venue during the prize drawing period (10:00-16:00).</li>
<li>Get one prize draw ticket for combined receipt totals of 3000yen. (Maximum of 5 tickets/person (15,000yen receipt total). Prize drawing will end when prizes run out.)</li>
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<li>10:00-16:00 <b>Festival Corner</b> (popcorn, cotton candy, festival games, etc.)</li>
<li>10:00-16:00 <b>Mini Kei-Truck Market</b> (incl. fresh produce sales)</li>
<li>10:00-17:00 <b>Food Stalls</b></li>
<li>10:15-10:45 <b>Musical Performance</b> (Kamikita ES Music Club)</li>
<li>11:00-12:30<br />
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<li><b>3-on-3 Competition</b> (max. 8 teams)</li>
<li><b>3-Point Shot Contest</b> (JHS students & older, max. 20 participants)</li>
<li><b>Children's Free Throw Contest</b> (ES students & younger, max. 20 participants)</li>
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<li>12:30-13:00 <b>Local Idol BIJOU+Hana Irisa Performance</b></li>
<li>13:00-13:30 <b>Hula Dance</b> (feel free to join in!)</li>
<li>13:30-14:00 <b>Hip Hop Dance Performance</b></li>
<li>14:00-14:30 <b>Local Idol BIJOU+Hana Irisa Performance</b></li>
<li>15:30-17:00 <b>Bingo Game</b> (3DSLL, tablet, BBQ set, bicycle, seafood, etc. prizes!)</li>
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<b><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/tPmomkF8zmR2" target="_blank">Kamikitacho Station Plaza 上北町駅前広場</a></b><br />
1 Chome-22-97 Kamikitakita(青森県上北郡東北町上北北1丁目22−97)<br />
Tōhoku Town, Kamikita District, Aomori Prefecture 039-2404<br />
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Tohoku Town Website (Japanese): <a href="http://www.town.tohoku.lg.jp/kankou/event/kankou_event02_02.html" target="_blank">http://www.town.tohoku.lg.jp/kankou/event/kankou_event02_02.html</a><br />
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みさわ小川原湖 湖水まつり</b> (<i>Misawa Ogawarako Kosui Matsuri</i>)<br />
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A festival kicking off the start of summer lake season with performances, a prize draw, and more! Fun for the whole family!<br />
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<b>Date:</b> Sunday July 23, 2017<br />
<b>Time:</b> 9:15~<br />
<b>Admission:</b> Free<br />
<b>Location:</b> Misawa City Lake Ogawara 三沢市小川原湖水浴場付近 (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/8nfTw5qoFJE2" target="_blank">map</a>)<br />
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<li>9:15~ Safety Supplication Festival (Oku Misawa Kagura)</li>
<li>9:30-14:30 Canoe School</li>
<li>9:40~ Preschool Marching Band Performance</li>
<li>10:30~ Kirakira PreCure a la Mode Show</li>
<li>11:30~ Hula Dance</li>
<li>12:00~ Amani Oriental Dance Belly Dance Performance</li>
<li>12:30~ Hula Dance</li>
<li>13:30~ Ogawarako Image Song "Ogawarako de Aimashou" (Let's Meet at Ogawarako) Performance by <a href="http://kagayahatsumi.com/" target="_blank">Hatsumi Kagaya</a></li>
<li>14:00~ Kirakira PreCure a la Mode Show</li>
<li>14:45~ Prize Drawing (MC'd by Misawa Queen)</li>
<li>Children's Play Area</li>
<li>& More!</li>
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<b><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/8nfTw5qoFJE2" target="_blank">Misawa City Lake Ogawara 三沢市小川原湖水</a></b><br />
Sabishirotai-116-2858 Misawa (青森県三沢市大字三沢字淋代平116-2858)<br />
Misawa City, Aomori Prefecture 033-0022<br />
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Misawa Tourist Association Website: <a href="http://kite-misawa.com/event/%E3%81%BF%E3%81%95%E3%82%8F%E5%B0%8F%E5%B7%9D%E5%8E%9F%E6%B9%96%E6%B9%96%E6%B0%B4%E3%81%BE%E3%81%A4%E3%82%8A/" target="_blank">http://kite-misawa.com/event/みさわ小川原湖湖水まつり/</a>Preseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05375588940765390895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9069737358394045289.post-19765005261256303022017-06-30T13:02:00.001+09:002017-06-30T13:19:40.829+09:00Rokunohe Summer Festival 2017<b>Rokunohe Summer Festival 2017 ろくのへサマーフェスティバル</b><br />
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Enjoy a summer beer garden, BINGO game, stage performances and more!<br />
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<b>Date:</b> July 21-22, 2017<br />
<b>Time:</b>
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<ul>July 21: 17:00-19:00<br />
July 22: 15:00-20:00</ul>
<b>Admission:</b> Free (some paid events)<br />
<b>Location:</b> Rokunohe Gymnasium West Side Parking Lot 六戸町総合体育館 西側駐車場 (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/9PUisXUHSTR2" target="_blank">map</a>)<br />
<a name='more'></a>Events/Attractions:<br />
<ul><b>Friday July 22</b><br />
<li>17:00-19:00 <b>Beer Garden</b></li>
<li>18:00~ <b>Town 60th Anniversary Commemoration Talk</b></li>
<li>19:00~ <b>Amani Oriental Dance Belly Dance Performance</b></li>
<li>19:30~ <b>BINGO Game</b></li>
<b>Saturday July 23</b><br />
<li>15:00-20:00 <b>Beer Garden</b></li>
<li>15:00~ <b>Amateur Band Live Performances</b></li>
<li>17:30~ <b><i>Taiko</i> Drum Performance</b></li>
<li>18:30~ <b>BINGO Game</b></li>
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<b>Beer Garden Advance Tickets</b>
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<ul><b>Includes:</b> Draft Beer (2 cups), Snacks, Prize Drawing Ticket<br />
<b>Cost:</b> 1000yen<br />
<b>Purchase Location:</b> Rokunohe Chamber of Commerce & Industry 六戸商工会 (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/61QuQLXC7qo" target="_blank">map</a>)</ul>
<b>BINGO Game Cards</b><br />
<ul><b>Cost:</b> 100yen/1 card; 500yen/6 cards<br />
<b>Purchase Location:</b> Event Venue (day of)</ul>
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<b><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/9PUisXUHSTR2" target="_blank">Rokunohe Gymnasium 六戸町総合体育館</a></b><br />
Maeyachi-12 Inuotose (青森県上北郡六戸町犬落瀬前谷地12)<br />
Rokunohe Town, Kamikita District, Aomori Prefecture 039-2371<br />
TEL: 0176-55-3988<br />
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<b>More Information:</b><br />
Rokunohe Town Website (Japanese): <a href="http://www.town.rokunohe.aomori.jp/event_summerfestival.html" target="_blank">http://www.town.rokunohe.aomori.jp/event_summerfestival.html</a>Preseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05375588940765390895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9069737358394045289.post-10411480846584009812017-06-30T10:37:00.000+09:002017-08-22T09:40:55.764+09:00Towada Summer Festival Fireworks Display 2017<b>Towada Summer Festival Fireworks Display 2017</b><br />
<b>十和田市夏まつり第60回花火大会</b> (<i>Towada-shi natsu matsuri hanabi taikai</i>)<br />
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Food stalls and fireworks right in the heart of the city--great chance to wear a <i>yukata</i> (cotton summer kimono)!<br />
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<b>Date:</b> <strike>Monday August 14</strike> <strike>Saturday August 19,</strike> September 16, 2017<br />
(*Rain Dates: September 17, 18, 2017*)<br />
<b>Time:</b> 19:00-20:30 (road closures 17:30-21:00)<br />
<b>Location: </b>Kanchogai Street 官庁街通り (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/enyc9rXhhiR2" target="_blank">map</a>)<br />
<b>Admission:</b> Free<br />
<b>Opening Attraction:</b> 18:30-18:50 Towada <i>Bayashi</i> (Festival Music) Performance<br />
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<b><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/enyc9rXhhiR2" target="_blank">Kanchogai Street 官庁街通り</a></b><br />
Nishinibancho (青森県十和田市西二番町)<br />
Towada City, Aomori Prefecture 034-0082<br />
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<b>More Information:</b><br />
Towada Sightseeing Promotion Division (Japanese): <a href="https://www.facebook.com/%E5%8D%81%E5%92%8C%E7%94%B0%E5%B8%82%E8%A6%B3%E5%85%89%E6%8E%A8%E9%80%B2%E8%AA%B2-468874536643716/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/十和田市観光推進課-468874536643716/</a>Preseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05375588940765390895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9069737358394045289.post-76521942020994895012017-06-29T14:56:00.004+09:002017-06-29T14:56:53.468+09:00Romantopia Dance Contest Star Festival in Souma 2017<b>Romantopia Dance Contest Star Festival in Souma 2017<br />
第17回ロマントピア"舞"コンテスト 星まつりinそうま</b><br />
(<i>Romantopia "Mai" Contest Hoshi Matsuri in Souma</i>)<br />
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A yosakoi dance contest where the winner is determined by attendees!<br />
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<b>Date:</b> Sunday July 16, 2017 (Rain or Shine!)<br />
<b>Time:</b> 11:00-17:00<br />
<b>Location:</b> Hoshi to Mori no Romantopia Souma, Hirosaki City<br />
弘前市星 星と森のロマントピア・そうま (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/2qjN8DSb9TB2" target="_blank">map</a>)<br />
<b>Admission:</b> Free<br />
<a name='more'></a><b>Schedule:</b><br />
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<li>11:00 <b>Event Start, <i>Shishimai</i> Lion Dance</b></li>
<li>11:20 <b><i>Tozan Bayashi</i> Mountain Climbing Music</b></li>
<li>11:40 <b>Street Dance</b><br />
<ul>11:40 little swees<br />
11:50 Hirosaki University Dance Circle A.C.T.</ul>
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<li>12:20 <b><a href="http://www.shibutanikazuo.com/" target="_blank" title="Official Website (Japanese)">Kazuo Shibutani</a> & <a href="https://ja-jp.facebook.com/akane.honma.7" target="_blank" title="Facebook Page (Japanese)">Akane Honma</a> Shamisen & Mini Live</b></li>
<li>12:50 <b>Contest Opening Ceremony</b></li>
<li>13:05 <b>Romantopia Dance Contest</b></li>
<li>15:10 <b>Contest Judging</b></li>
<li>15:20 <b>Ringo Musume Special Live</b></li>
<li>15:50 <b>Contest Result Announcement & Performance by Winning Group</b></li>
<li>16:20 <b>Aomori Hanaarashi Sakuragumi Performance</b></li>
<li>17:00 <b>Event Ends</b></li>
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<b><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/2qjN8DSb9TB2" target="_blank">Hoshi to Mori no Romantopia Souma 弘前市 星と森のロマントピア・そうま</a></b><br />
Sakurai-113-2 Mizukizaike (青森県弘前市水木在家桜井113−2)<br />
Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture 036-1505<br />
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<b>More Information:</b><br />
Mt. Iwaki Chamber of Commerce & Industry Website (Japanese): <a href="http://www.aomorishokoren.or.jp/shokokai/iwakisan/hoshimaturi/">http://www.aomorishokoren.or.jp/shokokai/iwakisan/hoshimaturi/</a>Preseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05375588940765390895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9069737358394045289.post-63858668500817748522017-06-29T11:03:00.001+09:002017-07-28T10:11:03.385+09:00Towada Rock Festival 2017<b>Towada Rock Festival 2017 十和田ロックフェスティバル</b><br />
Event Website (Japanese): <a href="http://towada-rock-festival.jimdo.com/" target="_blank">http://towada-rock-festival.jimdo.com/</a><br />
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Enjoy free performances by musicians from around Aomori Prefecture!<br />
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<b>Date:</b> Sunday August 27, 2017<br />
<b>Time:</b> 10:30~<br />
<b>Location:</b> Michi no Eki Towada "Towadapia" 道の駅とわだ とわだぴあ (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/xBmYwMf5XyL2" target="_blank">map</a>)<br />
<b>Admission:</b> Free<br />
<b>Performers:</b>
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<ul>
<li>TOKMANZ (Towada) (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/tokmanz/" target="_blank" title="(Japanese)">Facebook</a>)</li>
<li>Hana Rockets 鼻ロケッツ (Rokunohe)</li>
<li>Metro Garden 美羅花園ーメトロガーデン (Aomori City) (<a href="https://m.facebook.com/METROGARDEN5/" target="_blank" title="(Japanese)">Facebook</a>)</li>
<li>Tsushima Kenta ツシマケンタ (Hirosaki) (<a href="http://www4.hp-ez.com/hp/tsushimakenta-web/" target="_blank" title="(Japanese)">Website</a>)</li>
<li>THE TRINITY VOICE (Hachinohe) (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/TRMTTV/" target="_blank" title="(Japanese)">Facebook</a>)</li>
<li>Hanadensha 花電車 (Aomori City)</li>
<li>Marmalade マーマレード (Misawa)</li>
<li>Chocoratto 猪虎鼠 (Goshogawara) (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/%E7%8C%AA%E8%99%8E%E9%BC%A0%E3%81%A1%E3%82%87%E3%81%93%E3%82%89%E3%81%A3%E3%81%A8-1116486138418007/" target="_blank" title="(Japanese)">Facebook</a>)</li>
<li>BABY KING BLUES BAND (Tohoku Town) (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/BABY-KING-BLUES-BAND-178505585672813/" target="_blank" title="(Japanese)">Facebook</a>)</li>
<li>TRIAD (Shichinohe)</li>
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<b><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/xBmYwMf5XyL2" target="_blank">Michi no Eki Towada "Towadapia" 道の駅とわだ とわだぴあ</a></b><br />
Tairakubo-37-2 Denpōji (青森県十和田市伝法寺平窪37−2)<br />
Towada City, Aomori Prefecture 034-0051<br />
Tel: 0176-28-3790<br />
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<b>More Information:</b><br />
Event Website (Japanese): <a href="http://towada-rock-festival.jimdo.com/" target="_blank">http://towada-rock-festival.jimdo.com/</a><br />
Event Facebook Page (Japanese): <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Towada-Rock-Festival-1435303880120179/">https://www.facebook.com/Towada-Rock-Festival-1435303880120179/</a>Preseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05375588940765390895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9069737358394045289.post-76428072941103974492017-06-28T14:59:00.000+09:002017-06-28T14:59:43.533+09:00Goshogawara Tachineputa 2017<b>Goshogawara Tachineputa 2017 立佞武多</b><br />
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Goshogawara Tachineputa features extremely tall, towering Neputa floats. The average float is 20 metres tall! The oldest records of Tachineputa date back to 1907, but with the increase in electrical power lines during the Taisho Period (1912-1926), the size of the floats had to be scaled back. Then two devastating post-war fires destroyed records and schematics for the large floats and consequently Tachineputa was lost to obscurity until schematics and pictures were found in 1993, enabling the revival of the tradition. But even then it took several years to re-wire the city's power lines to create a safe path for the floats, so the revival of Goshogawara's Tachineputa Festival didn't come about until 1998--nearly 80 years since the last time the event had been held!<br />
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<b>Festival "Shout":</b> Yattemare, yattemare!<br />
<b>Dates: </b>August 4-8<br />
<b>Location:</b> Central Goshogawara City (<a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1PItkA9sopmTo-aa0avKYgI7ZAjs&usp=sharing" target="_blank">map</a>)<br />
<b>Schedule:</b><br />
<ul>(August 3: Festival Eve: <a href="http://towada-city.blogspot.com/2017/06/goshogawara-fireworks-display-2017.html">Fireworks</a> (19:30 start))<br />
August 4-8: Night Time Parade (19:00 start)</ul>
<b>Admission:</b> Free (paid seating available)<br />
<a name='more'></a><b>Paid Seating:</b><br />
<ul><b>General Notes/Cautions:</b>
<li>Wheelchair seating is separate from the paid seating area.</li>
<li>Smoking is prohibited in the paid seating area.</li>
<li>Pets are not allowed in the paid seating area.</li>
<li>Refunds will only be issued in the event that the event is cancelled due to weather, etc.</li>
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<b>Ticket Purchase Locations:</b><br />
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<b>Machinaka Goshogawara</b><br />
<b>Cost:</b> 3000yen<br />
<b>Cancellation Fee:</b> 1500yen/seat (applied from June 2, 2017)
<b>Sale Period:</b> March 20, 2017 10:00~ *SOLD OUT*<br />
(Second Round Ticket Sales Start: July 3, 2017 (only if tickets are available))<br />
<b>Ticket Pick-Up/Delivery Period:</b> June 12-July 31, 2017
<b>Purchase Method:</b> Email, Fax, or In-Person<br />
<ul>Machinaka Goshogawara 株式会社まちなか五所川原 (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/aXXq5X7bkby" target="_blank">map</a><br />
(Tachineputa Paid Seating Division 立佞武多有料観覧席係)<br />
<b>Hours:</b> 10:00~17:00<br />
Email: ap-91125[at]machinaka-go.co.jp<br />
FAX: 0173-33-6338 (24 Hours)<br />
TEL: 0173-33-6338<br />
Website: <a href="http://www.machinaka-go.co.jp/filename8.html" target="_blank">http://www.machinaka-go.co.jp/</a>
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<b>Reservation Form Downloads:</b> <a href="http://www.machinaka-go.co.jp/mousikomi-fax-kojin.pdf" target="_blank">Fax/In-Person</a>, <a href="http://www.machinaka-go.co.jp/mousikomi-mail-kojin.docx" target="_blank">Email</a><br />
(Sample English/Japanese Form (from 2016))<br />
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<b>Notes/Cautions:</b>
<li>Money transfer (payment) and postage fees are the responsibility of the purchaser.</li>
<li>Delivery Fees: 510yen</li>
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<b>Goshogawara Chamber of Commerce & Industry</b><br />
<b>Cost:</b> 2500yen<br />
<b>Cancellation Fee:</b> 1500yen/seat<br />
<b>Cancellation Period: </b>June 9-28, 2017<br />
(Once seats have been paid for, refunds cannot be issued)<br />
<b>Sale Period:</b><br />
Group Sales (10+ Seats): March 3, 2017, 9:00~<br />
Individual Sale (1-9 Seats): April 24, 2017, 9:00~<br />
<b>Ticket Pick-Up/Delivery Period:</b><br />
<b>Purchase Method:</b> Fax or In-Person<br />
<ul>Goshogawara Chamber of Commerce & Industry 五所川原商工会議所(<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/j7pvTQ9F4Ev" target="_blank">map</a>)<br />
<b>Hours:</b> 9:00-16:00<br />
FAX: 0173-35-2124<br />
TEL: 0173-35-2121<br />
Website: <a href="http://www.gocci.or.jp/kanko/kanranseki/youkou2017.htmll" target="_blank">http://www.gocci.or.jp/</a><br />
<b>Reservation Form Download:</b> <a href="http://www.gocci.or.jp/kanko/kanranseki/2017yousi.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.gocci.or.jp/kanko/kanranseki/2017yousi.pdf</a><br />
(Sample English/Japanese Form from 2016)<br />
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<b>Notes/Cautions:</b>
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<li>If payment has not been received by June 28, reservations will be cancelled.</li>
<li>Ticket delivery fees are the responsibility of the ticket purchaser.</li></ul>
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<b>More Information:</b><br />
Tachineputa no Yakata (Japanese): <a href="http://www.tachineputa.jp/festival/index.html" target="_blank">http://www.tachineputa.jp/festival/index.html</a><br />
Aomori Sightseeing Guide: <a href="http://www.en-aomori.com/culture-040.html" target="_blank">http://www.en-aomori.com/culture-040.html</a>Preseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05375588940765390895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9069737358394045289.post-65010022118051669762017-06-28T11:37:00.001+09:002017-07-31T11:04:55.919+09:00Aomori Nebuta 2017<b>Aomori Nebuta 2017 青森ねぶた</b><br />
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Aomori Nebuta is one of the most well known Japanese summer festivals both domestically and internationally. In 1980 it was designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Japan. Aomori Nebuta floats mostly feature human figures. When they come to an intersection, the floats are spun around at an impressive speed considering their size. Anyone dressed in the appropriate garb (many shops offer costume rental and dressing services) is welcome to join in the jumping and shouting, making Aomori Nebuta a lively and interactive experience.<br />
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<b>Festival "Shout": </b>Rassera, rassera!<br />
<b>Dates: </b>August 2-7<br />
<b>Location:</b> Central Aomori City (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/R8f2amL4DgH2" target="_blank">map</a>)<br />
(<a href="https://www.nebuta.or.jp/info/docs/2017NebutaMap1.pdf" target="_blank">Road closures and parking map (Japanese)</a>)<br />
<b>Schedule: </b><br />
<ul>(August 1: Festival Eve: Performances (18:00 start)<br />
Fireworks (19:00 start))<br />
August 2-3: Children's Neputa & Large Floats (19:10 start)<br />
August 4-6 Large Floats (19:10 start)<br />
August 7: Daytime Large Floats Parade (13:00 start) <br />
Fireworks & Boat Parade (19:15 start)</ul>
<b>Admission:</b> Free (paid seating available)<br /><a name='more'></a>
<b>Paid Seating:</b> (Seating Area Opens 17:30)<br />
(Includes Souvenir Pamphlet)<br />
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<ul><b>Advance Purchase Period:</b><br />
<ul><b>August 2-6 Seats</b><br />
<li>TicketPia, Lawson Ticket, Aomori Portal Site Pomitto! Ticket, Seven Ticket: July 1 (Sat), 10:00~</li>
<li>Aomori Stores, etc. (in person only): June 30 (Fri), 10:00~</li>
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<b>August 2-6 Wheelchair Seating & August 7 Seats</b><br />
<li>Aomori Tourism and Convention Bureau (phone & in-person): June 30 (Fri), 9:00~</li>
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<b>Prices</b><br />
<ul>
<li><b>Reserved Seats</b> (Aug 2-7): 3000yen<br />
(29号 Chairs (Aug 6) Day-Of Purchase Only)</li>
<li><b>Non-Reserved Seats</b> (Aug 3-6): 2600yen<br />
(31号 Wooden Box Stand Seating, free seating within specified block)<br />
(Day-Of Purchase Only)</li>
<li><b>Wheelchair Seating</b> (Aug 2-6): 2400yen<br />
(~20 seats/day, Max. 1 attendant (3000yen))</li>
<li><b>August 7 Afternoon Nebuta & Fireworks Set</b>: 7000yen</li>
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<b>Notes/Cautions:</b><br />
<li>All seats are reserved other than the 31号 Wooden Box Stand Seats</li>
<li>Reserving seats in the non-reserved seating area using signs, personal items, etc. is prohibited.</li>
<li>Maximum of 9 tickets per person (purchases of 10+ seats require group seating)</li>
<li>Pets are not allowed within the seating areas</li>
<li>Please inquire about permission for seeing eye dogs and service dogs before purchasing tickets</li>
<li>Smoking in the seating areas is prohibited</li>
<li>Please be considerate of others when eating/drinking in the seating area. All garbage should be taken home.</li>
<li>Seat selection is done automatically by computer for purchases made through kiosks, phone, or online. It is <b>not</b> possible to select specific seats.</li>
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(〇= Available, ― = Not Available, △ = Limited Quantities)</ul>
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<b>TicketPia</b> (P-Code 636-110)<br />
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<li><b>Kiosks</b> (Circle K/Sunkus, Seven Eleven, etc.)<br />
Circle K/Sunkus: 7/2 Only 10:00-02:00; From 7/3 05:30-02:00<br />
Seven Eleven: 24hr, Daily
(Ticket Printing Fee: 108yen)</li>
<li><b>Phone</b> (0570-02-999)<br />
24hr, Daily (Tue. & Wed. 02:30-05:30 closed for system maintenance)<br />
(System Fee: 216yen + Ticket Printing Fee: 108yen)</li>
<li><b>Internet</b> (<a href="http://t.pia.jp/" target="_blank">http://t.pia.jp/</a>)<br />
(System Fee: 216yen + Ticket Printing Fee: 108yen (+Delivery Fee: 617yen, + Etc.))</li>
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<b>Lawson Ticket</b> (L-Code 24444)<br />
24hr, Daily<br />
<ul>
<li><b>Kiosks</b> (Lawson, Mini-Stop, etc.)<br />
(Ticket Printing Fee: 108yen)</li>
<li><b>Phone</b> (0570-84-002)<br />
(System Fee: 216yen + Ticket Printing Fee: 108yen)</li>
<li><b>Internet</b> (<a href="http://l-tike.com/" target="_blank">http://l-tike.com/</a>)<br />
(System Fee: 216yen + Ticket Printing Fee: 108yen (+Delivery Fee, etc.))</li>
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<b>Pomitto</b> (<a href="http://www.pomit.jp/?p=15316" target="_blank">http://www.pomit.jp/?p=15316</a>)<br />
Ticket Pick-Up Locations:<br />
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<li>Sakurano Department Stores<br />
・Aomori (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/wnYdvvSjTmm" target="_blank">map</a>)<br />
・Hirosaki (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/HM1ibiaAhrQ2" target="_blank">map</a>)<br />
・Hachinohe (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/m7SBBcoEnAt" target="_blank">map</a>)</li>
<li>Sun Road Aomori (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/mD2i6hJpREM2" target="_blank">map</a>)</li>
<li>Elm Mall (Goshogawara) (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/SqC17FPLxKQ2" target="_blank">map</a>)</li>
</ul>
<b>Seven Ticket</b><br />
24hr, Daily<br />
<ul>
<li><b>In-Store Copy Machines</b><br />
Select "Ticket"「チケット」→ "Seven Ticket"「セブンチケット」→ Keyword Search "Nebuta" キーワード検索「ねぶた」</li>
<li><b>Internet</b> (<a href="http://7ticket.jp/sp/nebuta/" target="_blank">http://7ticket.jp/sp/nebuta/</a>)<br />
(Ticket Printing Fee: 108yen)</li>
</ul>
<b>E-Plus</b><br />
24hr, Daily<br />
<ul>
<li><b>In-Store Fami-Port Machines</b><br />
Select "Ticket"「チケット」→ "Search & Purchase Tickets"「チケットを探して買う」→ Find the appropriate event/date/ticket type<br />
(Ticket Printing Fee: 108yen)</li>
<li><b>Internet</b> (<a href="http://eplus.jp/nebuta/" target="_blank">http://eplus.jp/nebuta/</a>)<br />
Payment Methods: Credit Card, Convenience Store/ATM, Internet Banking<br />
Delivery Methods: Convenience Store Pick-Up (Seven Eleven, Family Mart), Mail Delivery<br />
(Money Transfer Fee: 216yen/transaction (if applicable) + System Fee:216yen/ticket + Ticket Printing Fee: 108yen OR System + Delivery Fee 648yen (if applicable))</li>
</ul>
<b>Aomori Stores</b><br />
<ul>
<li>JTB Aomori (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/EEFFtSwxG662" target="_blank">map</a>)<br />
Mon-Fri 10:00-17:30, closed weekends & holidays</li>
<li>Kinki Nippon Tourist (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/4qf2p4m9gpH2" target="_blank">map</a>)<br />
Mon-Fri :30-17:30, closed weekends & holidays</li>
<li>Nippon Tourist Agency (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/zzVjK7jfjuG2" target="_blank">map</a>)<br />
Mon-Fri :30-17:30, closed weekends & holidays</li>
<li>Tobu Top Tours (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/Efk39Q8snjr" target="_blank">map</a>)<br />
Mon-Fri 9:00-18:00, closed weekends & holidays</li>
<li>Meitetsu Kankou Service (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/HCFFr8ZYXwq" target="_blank">map</a>)<br />
Mon-Fri 9:30-17:00, closed weekends & holidays</li>
<li>Ntour (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/BQYf2WRewL42" target="_blank">map</a>)<br />
Mon-Fri 9:00-17:30, closed weekends & holidays</li>
</ul>
<b>Aomori Tourism & Convention Bureau</b> (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/ADeokb1k5K12" target="_blank">map</a>)<br />
<ul><b>Hours:</b> Mon-Fri 9:00-16:30, closed weekends & holidays<br />
<b>TEL:</b> 017-723-7211<br />
<b>Payment & Delivery:</b> Tickets will be mailed COD.<br />
(Fees will be outlined at time of reservation)</ul>
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<b><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/R8f2amL4DgH2" target="_blank">Aomori Nebuta 青森ねぶた</a></b><br />
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<b>More Information:</b><br />
Official Website (Japanese): <a href="http://www.nebuta.jp/" target="_blank">http://www.nebuta.jp/</a><br />
Facebook Page (Japanese): <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aomorinebuta/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/aomorinebuta/</a><br />
Aomori Sightseeing Guide: <a href="http://www.en-aomori.com/culture-038.html" target="_blank">http://www.en-aomori.com/culture-038.html</a>
Preseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05375588940765390895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9069737358394045289.post-8447961340360704482017-06-28T10:48:00.000+09:002017-06-28T10:48:44.464+09:00Hirosaki Neputa 2017<b>Hirosaki Neputa 2017 弘前ねぷた</b><br />
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Hirosaki Neputa features fan-shaped with illustrations representing images and themes from Chinese literature such as The Romance of the Three Kingdoms and Water Margin. There is often nudity and/or grotesque images such as severed heads and bloodied people depicted on Hirosaki Neputa. The often darker tone and relatively smaller size of the floats, as well as the strong involvement of community groups in the making of the floats as well as in participating in the parade itself give Hirosaki Neputa an intimate feeling that belies the size of the event.<br />
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<b>Festival "Shout": </b>Yayado, yayado! <br />
<b>Dates: </b>August 1-7<br />
<b>Location:</b> Central Hirosaki (<a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Psez1zoVeOYIs_zGzf0ccXQ8SF8&usp=sharing" target="_blank">map</a>)
<b>Schedule: </b><br />
<ul>August 1-4: Dotemachi Course (19:00 start)<br />
August 5-6: Ekimae Course (19:00 start)<br />
August 7: Nanuka-bi (Final Day) Dotemachi Nanuka-bi Course (10:00 start)</ul>
<b>Admission:</b> Free (paid seating available)<br />
<a name='more'></a><b>Paid Seating:</b> (Seating Area Opens 17:30)<br />
(Detailed Information: <a href="http://www.hirosaki-kanko.or.jp/web/edit.html?id=cat02_summer_neputa_order" target="_blank">Hirosaki Tourism and Convention Bureau</a> (Japanese))
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(Includes Hirosaki apple juice and Neputa <i>uchiwa</i> fan souvenirs)<br />
<ul><b>Advance Purchase Period:</b> July 1-23*, 2017<br />
(*or when tickets are sold out, whichever comes first)<br />
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<b>DOTEMACHI COURSE</b> (Aug. 1-4)<br />
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<li><b>Sakura Odori Reserved Seats (chairs)</b><br />
<b>Cost:</b> 2000yen<br />
<b>Purchase Methods:</b><br />
<b>In-Person</b><br />
<ul>
<li>弘前市立観光館 Hirosaki Kankokan (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/npPrnXzSdMQ2" target="_blank">map</a>)</li>
<li>弘前市まちなか情報センター Hirosaki Machinaka Jouhou Center (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/Xppa73XFfy72" target="_blank">map</a>)</li>
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<b>TicketPia</b> (P-Code 635-973)<br />
<ul>
<li><b>Kiosks</b> (Circle K/Sunkus, Seven Eleven, etc.)<br />
(Ticket Printing Fee: 108yen)</li>
<li><b>Phone</b> (0570-02-999)<br />
24hr, Daily (Tue. & Wed. 02:30-05:30 closed for system maintenance)<br />
(System Fee: 216yen + Ticket Printing Fee: 108yen)</li>
<li><b>Internet</b> (<a href="http://t.pia.jp/" target="_blank">http://t.pia.jp/</a>)<br />
(System Fee: 216yen + Ticket Printing Fee: 108yen)</li>
</ul>
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<li><b>Sakura Odori Unreserved Wooden Elevated Seats</b><br />
<b>Cost:</b> Adults: 2000yen; Elementary School Students: 1000yen<br />
<b>Purchase Locations:</b><br />
<ul>
<li>弘前市立観光館 Hirosaki Kankokan (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/npPrnXzSdMQ2" target="_blank">map</a>)</li>
<li>弘前市まちなか情報センター Hirosaki Machinaka Jouhou Center (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/Xppa73XFfy72" target="_blank">map</a>)</li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dotemachi Course Paid Seating Map</td></tr>
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<b>EKIMAE COURSE</b> (Aug. 5-6)<br />
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<li><b>Ekimae Reserved Seats (chairs)</b><br />
<b>Cost:</b> 2000yen<br />
<b>Purchase Methods:</b><br />
<b>In-Person</b><br />
<ul>
<li>弘前市立観光館 Hirosaki Kankokan (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/npPrnXzSdMQ2" target="_blank">map</a>)</li>
<li>弘前市まちなか情報センター Hirosaki Machinaka Jouhou Center (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/Xppa73XFfy72" target="_blank">map</a>)</li>
</ul>
<b>TicketPia</b> (P-Code 635-973)<br />
<ul>
<li><b>Kiosks</b> (Circle K/Sunkus, Seven Eleven, etc.)<br />
(Ticket Printing Fee: 108yen)</li>
<li><b>Phone</b> (0570-02-999)<br />
24hr, Daily (Tue. & Wed. 02:30-05:30 closed for system maintenance)<br />
(System Fee: 216yen + Ticket Printing Fee: 108yen)</li>
<li><b>Internet</b> (<a href="http://t.pia.jp/" target="_blank">http://t.pia.jp/</a>)<br />
(System Fee: 216yen + Ticket Printing Fee: 108yen)</li>
</ul>
</li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ekimae Course Paid Seating Map</td></tr>
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<b>More Information:</b><br />
Hirosaki Tourism and Convention Bureau: <a href="http://www.hirosaki-kanko.or.jp/en/edit.html?id=edit11" target="_blank">http://www.hirosaki-kanko.or.jp/en/edit.html?id=edit11</a><br />
Aomori Sightseeing Guide: <a href="http://www.en-aomori.com/culture-039.html" target="_blank">http://www.en-aomori.com/culture-039.html</a><br />
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