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Friday, 29 September 2017

Nakano Momiji Yama Light Up "Light Fantasy" 2017

Nakano Momiji Yama Light Up "Light Fantasy" 2017
中野もみじ山ライトアップ 光のファンタジー


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.

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.

Nakano Momiji Yama Light Up "Light Fantasy" 2017 poster 平成29年中野もみじ山ライトアップ 光のファンタジー ポスター 黒石市 Kuroishi City


Date: October 14-November 7, 2017
Illumination Times: Dusk~21:00
Location: Nakano Momiji Yama (Kuroishi City) 中野もみじ山 (map)

Tuesday, 30 May 2017

Marine Festa in Ominato & Ominato Navy Festival 2017

Marine Festa in Ominato & Ominato Navy Festival 2017 poster 平成29年 マリンフェスタIN大湊 同時開催 大湊海軍まつり ポスター むつ市 Mutsu City
Marine Festa in Ominato 2017 マリンフェスタIN大湊

Date: Saturday June 10, 2017
Time: 9:00-15:00
Location: Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) Ominato Base (Headquarters District)
海上自衛隊大湊基地(総監部地区) & Ominato Air Base 海上自衛隊大湊航空基地 (map)
Parking:
  • Ominato Air Base 大湊航空基地内
  • Kamafuseyama Ski Resort Parking Lot 釜臥山スキー場駐車場 (map)
Admission: Free
Events/Attractions:
  • Naval Fleet Open to the Public
  • Tugboat Bay Cruise
    (整理券 numbered tickets will be distributed from 9:15 (first 200 people) & 11:15 (first 250 people))
  • Ground & Air Force Vehicle Display
  • Disaster Relief Operation Equipment Display
  • Corner to Try on Uniforms
  • Stamp Rally
  • Airplane Display
  • Railroad Car Display (Fire Engine, Snow Plough, etc.)
  • Control Tower Tour
  • Dog Tag Making
  • Etc.

Monday, 10 April 2017

Hirakawa City Onoe Cherry Blossom & Garden Shrub Festival & Hirafune Shigabou Festival 2017

Two festivals celebrating the natural beauty and parks of Hirakawa City.

Hirakawa City Onoe Cherry Blossom & Garden Shrub Festival 2017
平成28年 平川市おのえ花と植木まつり (Hirakawa-Shi Onoe Sakura to Ueki Matsuri)
Hirakawa City Onoe Cherry Blossom & Garden Shrub Festival 2017 平成29年 平川市おのえ花と植木まつり Hirakawa-Shi Onoe Sakura to Ueki Matsuri 2017

Date: April 29-May 7, 2017
Time: 9:00-17:00 (lights until 21:00)
Location: Saruka Park 平川市猿賀公園 (map)
(Free Parking ~200 cars)
Admission: Free

Kuroishi Cherry Blossom Festival 2017

Kuroishi Cherry Blossom Festival 2017
第32回 平成29年 黒石さくらまつり
(Kuroishi Sakura Matsuri)

Enjoy eating, drinking, events, night time "light up," and more at Kuroishi's famous spot for viewing cherry blossoms, Azuma Park.

Kuroishi Cherry Blossom Festival 2017 poster 平成29年黒石さくらまつり ポスター

Date: April 22-May 5, 2017
Time: 9:00-20:30 (lights turned off at 21:00)
Location: Kuroishi City Azuma Park 黒石市東公園 (map)
(free parking available)
Admission: Free

Wednesday, 22 March 2017

Towada Spring Festival 2017

Towada Spring Festival 2017
十和田市春まつり (Towada-Shi Haru Matsuri)

Enjoy various events such as horseback archery, yosakoi dance and koto performances under cherry blossom trees in full bloom.
Towada Spring Festival 2017 poster 平成29年十和田市春まつり  ポスター Towada-Shi Haru Matsuri

Date: April 20 - May 5, 2016
Locations:Various
Admission: Free

Saturday, 11 March 2017

Spring Festival in Oirase Town 2017

Spring Festival in Oirase Town 2017
おいらせ町春まつり
(Oirase-cho Haru Matsuri)

Enjoy cherry blossom viewing at Icho Park and Shimoda Park in Oirase Town.

Date: April 29-May 7, 2017
Admission: Free
Locations:
  • Icho Park いちょう公園 (map)
  • Shimoda Park 下田公園 (map)

Thursday, 2 February 2017

Tsugaru City Spring Festival 2017

Tsugaru City Spring Festival 2017
第2回つがる市春まつり
(Tsugaru-shi Haru Matsuri)

Enjoy the various performances and events surrounded by 1200 cherry blossom trees of different varieties in full bloom.

Tsugaru City Spring Festival 2017 poster 平成29年度第2回つがる市春まつり ポスター Tsugaru-shi Haru Matsuri


Date: April 22-23, 2017
Time: April 22: 12:00-19:30; April 23: 10:00-14:30
Location: Hiratakanuma Park 平滝沼公園 (map)
Admission: Free

Wednesday, 1 February 2017

Sakura Yabusame 2017

Cherry Blossom Horseback Archery 2017
第14回桜流鏑馬 (Sakura Yabusame)
Facebook Event Page (Japanese): https://www.facebook.com/events/1873770362869719/

Women's yabusame horseback archery competition under the cherry blossom trees!

Sakura Yabusame Towada Cherry Blossom Horseback Archery 2017 poster 平成29年 第14回桜流鏑馬 ポスター 十和田市 Sakura Yabusame Towada Cherry Blossom Horseback Archery 2017 event details & schedule 平成29年 第14回桜流鏑馬 イベントのご案内・スケジュール 十和田市

Wednesday, 25 January 2017

Ominato Northern Garrison Post Winter Fest 2017

Ominato Northern Garrison Post Winter Fest 2017
北の防人大湊ふゆフェス2017
(Kita no Sakimori Oominato Fuyu Fes)

A festival featuring various performances, food, and activities around the Ominato area in Mutsu City!
Ominato Northern Garrison Post Winter Fest 2017 flyer front 平成29年 北の防人大湊ふゆフェス チラシ表 むつ市 Kita no Sakimori Oominato Fuyu Fes Mutsu City Ominato Northern Garrison Post Winter Fest 2017 flyer back 平成29年 北の防人大湊ふゆフェス チラシ裏 むつ市 Kita no Sakimori Oominato Fuyu Fes Mutsu City

Date: Saturday February 4, 2017
Time: 10:00-15:00
Location: Ominato Area (Mutsu City)
・Andokan 北の防人大湊 安渡館 (map)
・Midori no Sakimori-kan みどりのさきもり館 (map
・Nibankan 弐番館 (map)
・Hokuyoukan 北洋館 (map)
・Suigenchi Park 市水源池公園 (map)水源池公園
Admission: Free

Tuesday, 24 January 2017

Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival 2017

Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival 2017
弘前さくらまつり2017 (Hirosaki Sakura Matsuri)
Official Website (Japanese): http://www.hirosakipark.jp/sakura/

Hirosaki Park is of Japan's most beautiful spots for cherry blossom viewing!

(Page will be updated as more information becomes available)
Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival 2017 poster 平成29年弘前さくらまつり ポスター

Date: April 22 - May 7, 2017
Location: Hirosaki Park (弘前公園) (map)
Admission: Free and Paid Zones

Niogataki Waterfall Ice Festival 2017

Niogataki Waterfall Ice Festival 2017
乳穂ヶ滝氷祭
(Niogakati Koori Matsuri)

The 33m Niogataka Waterfall has frozen over in the winter since the olden days. The size and shape of the frozen falls is said to reflect whether the year's harvest will be rich or poor. The festival features Shinto prayers and ritual divinations, live performances, and more.

*Depending on weather conditions, the falls might not be frozen, so please check/inquire ahead of time if necessary.*


(Photo Source: aptinet)

Date: Sunday February 19, 2017
Time: 11:00-14:00
Location: Niogataki Waterfall 乳穂ヶ滝 (map)
Admission: Free

Friday, 28 October 2016

The Big Yellow 2016

The Big Yellow 2016
日本一の大イチョウライトアップ ビッグイエロー2016

(Nihon Ichi no Ooichou Light Up Big Yellow)

With a 22m circumference, the Kitakanegasawa Gingko Tree in Fukaura is the largest gingko tree, and 3rd largest tree overall in Japan. It was designated a "National Natural Monument" in September 2004. During the event period, it is illuminated at night.

The Big Yellow 2016 poster 平成28年 日本一の大イチョウライトアップ ビッグイエロー 深浦町 Fukaura Town Nihon Ichi no Ooichou Light Up

Date: November 10-30, 2016*
(*Event may end earlier depending on the state of the foliage)
Time: 16:30-20:30
Location: Kitakanegasawa Gingko Tree 北金ヶ沢イチョウ (map)
Admission: Free
Events: Illumination Lighting Ceremony (Thu Oct 10, 18:00)

Thursday, 8 September 2016

Nakano Momiji Yama Light Up "Light Fantasy" 2016

Nakano Momiji Yama Light Up "Light Fantasy" 2016
中野もみじ山ライトアップ 光のファンタジー


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.

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.

Nakano Momiji Yama Light Up "Light Fantasy" 2016 poster 平成28年中野もみじ山ライトアップ 光のファンタジー ポスター 黒石市 Kuroishi City


Date: October 13-November 6, 2016
Illumination Times: Dusk~21:00
Location: Nakano Momiji Yama (Kuroishi City) 中野もみじ山 (map)

Monday, 5 September 2016

Hirosaki Castle Chrysanthemum and Autumn Foliage Festival 2016

Hirosaki Castle Chrysanthemum and Autumn Foliage Festival 2016
平成28年度 弘前城菊と紅葉まつり
(Hirosaki-jou Kiku to Momiji Matsuri)
Enjoy the beauty of the autumn foliage and the sight and scents of chrysanthemum-decorated dolls, boats, and more!

Hirosaki Castle Chrysanthemum and Autumn Foliage Festival 2016 poster 平成28年弘前城菊と紅葉まつり ポスター Hirosaki-jou Kiku to Momiji Matsuri

Date: October 21-November 13, 2016
Time: 9:00-17:00 (16:30 last entry)
Location: Hirosaki Castle Botanical Garden 弘前城植物園 (map)

Wednesday, 31 August 2016

Starry Sky Candle Night in Tsuruta 2016

Starry Sky Candle Night in Tsuruta 2016
星空のキャンドルナイトin Tsuruta 2016
(Hoshizora no Candle Night in Tsuruta)
Facebook Event Page (Japanese): https://www.facebook.com/HoshizoraCandleNight/

Enjoy a "handmade" market and workshops during the day, and the beauty of Tsuru no Maihashi Bridge illuminated with candles in the evening.

Starry Sky Hoshizora Candle Night in Tsuruta 2016 poster 平成28年星空のキャンドルナイトイン鶴田 ポスター

Date: Saturday September 17, 2016
Time: 11:00-21:00 (Candle Lighting: 18:30)
Candle Night Registration Period: 11:00-20:00
Location: Fujimi Lake Park (Tsuruta Town) 富士見湖パーク (map)
Admission: 500yen/person (Pre-School & Younger Children: Free)
Family Discount: 1 Free Admission for Groups of 4+ (not counting pre-school & younger children)

Friday, 26 August 2016

30th Annual Lake Towada Four Seasons Photo Contest

30th Annual Lake Towada Four Seasons Photo Contest
第30回十和田湖の四季写真コンテスト (Towadako no Shiki Shashin Contest)

The feeling of Lake Towada... Get hooked.  十和田湖感に…はまる。
(Towadako kan ni ... hamaru.)

2016 30th Annual Lake Towada Four Seasons Photo Contest flyer 第30回十和田湖の四季写真コンテスト チラシ

Contest Details
  • Theme: Events/Festivals, the Four Seasons, etc. of Lake Towada, Oirase Gorge, Hakkoda, and/or Jukairain (樹海ライン)
  • Contest Judge: Mitsuhiro Wada, photographer
  • Contest Awards & Prizes
    • Minister of the Environment Award (1): 20,000yen + Certificate
    • Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Award (1): 20,000yen + Certificate
    • Governor of Aomori Award (1): 10,000yen + Certificate
    • Governor of Akita Award (1): 10,000yen + Certificate
    • Mitsuhiro Wada Award (1): 20,000yen + Certificate
    • Mayor of Towada Award(1): 10,000yen + Certificate
    • Mayor of Kosaka Town Award: 10,000yen + Certificate
    • Special Mention (5): 5000yen + Certificate
    • Honourable Mention (5): Certificate

Wednesday, 6 July 2016

Firefly & Spring Water Festival 2016

Firefly & Spring Water Festival 2016
第27回ホタル&湧き水まつり
(Hotaru & Wakimizu Matsuri)

A festival celebrating fireflies and the clean spring water that allows them to thrive.

Date: Saturday July 9, 2016
Time: 18:00-20:45
Admission: 500yen (?)
Location: Around the Yokohama Town Fukikoshi Seikatsu Kaizen Center
横浜町 吹越生活改善センター周辺 (map)
Events/Attractions:
  • Firefly Viewing
  • Springwater Nagashi Soumen Noodles
  • Performances
  • Prize Drawing
  • Etc.

Fukikoshi Seikatsu Kaizen Center 吹越生活改善センター
567-1 Fukkoshi(青森県上北郡横浜町字吹越567-1)
Yokohama Town, Kamikita District, Aomori Prefecture 039-4153


More Information:
Jalan (Japanese): http://www.jalan.net/event/evt_185339/

Monday, 27 June 2016

Firefly Festival in Nakadomari 2016

Firefly Festival in Nakadomari 2016
第11回ホタルまつりinなかどまり
(Hotaru Matsuri in Nakadomari)

Firefly viewing event in Nakadomari Town.

Firefly Festival in Nakadomari ホタルまつりinなかどまり
Date: July 23-24, 2016
Time: 18:00-21:00
Admission: Free?
Location: Nakadomari Hotaru no Sato (Takinosawa Furusato Sabouai Land)
中泊町 ホタルの里(滝ノ沢ふるさと砂防愛ランド)(map)
Schedule:
  • 19:00~ Opening Ceremony
  • 20:00~ Firefly Viewing

Monday, 30 May 2016

Asamushi Onsen Firefly Viewing 2016

Asamushi Onsen Firefly Viewing 2016
浅虫温泉ホタル観賞会
(Asamushi Onsen Hotaru Kanshou-kai)

See one (or more) of three different types of fireflies.

Date: July 1-30, 2016
Time: 20:00-21:30
Location: Asamushi Dam (Hotaruko) Hotarudani 浅虫ダム(ほたる湖)ほたる谷 (map)
Admission: Free?
(Free bus to/from the venue with Asamushi Onsen room reservation)

Thursday, 26 May 2016

Lake Towada Walk 2016

Lake Towada Walk 2016
第39回十和田湖ウォーク
(Towadako Walk)

Enjoy nature--the smell of trees and water, the sound of the breeze--as you walk around Lake Towada.
Date: Sunday July 24, 2016 (rain or shine)
Time: 5:00-17:00
Location: Towadako Elementary School Grounds (Towadako Yasumiya)
十和田湖小学校グラウンド(十和田湖・休屋) (map)
Participant Eligibility:
  • Open to all ages, genders, etc.
  • Elementary school aged participants and younger must be accompanied by a parent/guardian
  • Participants requiring special support, etc. should be accompanied by someone who can provide the necessary support 
Courses/Schedule:
Full Course
一周コース
Family Course
ファミリーコース
Distance
50km
11.7km
Registration
3:00~
9:00~
Meeting Time
4:30
9:50
Opening Ceremony
4:40
10:00
Start Time
5:00
10:45*
*Family Course participants will go by boat to the course start point (Nenokuchi, 11:45 arrival).

Registration:
    Fees (includes transportation for Family Course)
    (A portion of the fees will be donated to the Kumamoto Earthquake recovery efforts)
  • Adults: 2,500yen
  • Junior High School Students: 1,800yen
  • Elementary School Students: 1,200yen

  • Registration Procedure:
  • ① Submit registration forms either by mail or e-mail.
    • Mail:
      〒031-0813 八戸市新井田字鷹待場15-14
           MTC21 十和田湖ウォーク事務局
      (Takamachiba-15-14 Niida, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture 031-0813
      MTC21 Towada Walk Executive Office)
      Lake Towada Walk 2016 Sample Translated Registration Form 第39回十和田湖ウォーク コース参加申込書 Towadako
    • E-Mail: mtc21[at]htv-net.ne.jp
      Include the following information for each participant:
      1. 氏名 Full Name
      2. 性別 Gender
      3. 年齢 Age
      4. 郵便番号 Postal Code
      5. 住所 Address
      6. 電話番号 Phone Number
      7. コース名 Course Name
      8. 参加費 Fee Amount
      Notes/Cautions:
      - For large groups, please attach the information in an Excel or PDF file.
      - When registering multiple people at one time, please make it clear who is the representative for the group.

  • ② Remit payment to the event account through Japan Post
    - 口座番号 Account Number: 02200-3-57549
    - 口座名 Account Name: MTC21

  • Registration Deadline: Saturday June 2, 2016

  • ③ After the registration information and payment has been confirmed, participants/the group representative will be mailed registration numbers (which double as start order numbers). Registration numbers will be assigned in the order that forms/payment are received.

General Notes/Cautions:
  • You will receive a number cloth at registration. Your number will be checked at various check points (see map) so please wear the number cloth during the event.
  • Water (500mk) will be available at various points (see map) along the course.
  • Participants will receive a certificate of completion after finishing the event.
  • Please take your garbage home with you.
  • Bathrooms at the start point are expected to be crowded before the event starts, so please leave sufficient time to make use of the facilities if necessary.
  • Support Buses (支援バス) are located at various points along the course. If you are unable to continue the walk, you can take the bus back to the goal.
  • If you do not reach the Okawatai check point by 15:00, you will not be able to complete the course by 17:00 and will be taken to the goal by bus.
  • If you show your number cloth upon leaving, the parking fee for the whole day will be only 500yen.
  • July 23-24, 2016 Contact Number: 080-6019-6853
Lake Towada Walk 2016 Course Map 第39回十和田湖ウォーク コース地図 Towadako


Towadako Elementary School 十和田湖小学校
Okuse Towadakohanyasumiya 16-1 (青森県十和田市奥瀬十和田湖畔休屋16−1)
Towada City, Aomori Prefecture 018-5501


More Information:
Event Website (Japanese): http://www.htv-net.ne.jp/~mtc21/