Risoukyo Flower Festivals 2017

Risoukyo's lovely botanical gardens are a hidden gem of Towada. In the spring/early summer it has three major flower festivals: lupin, Chinese peony, and Japanese iris festivals.

Mexican-Themed Cafe & Bar Carbs

Cafe & Bar Spotlight: Cafe & Bar Carbs カフェ＆バルキャブス

With no seating charge, delicious food, tequila (among various other drinks), and the occasional live music event, Carbs is a favourite nijikai (after party) spot in Towada. The weekday lunch menu is also highly recommended for its large portion sizes and reasonable prices.

Tsugaru Shamisen World Championships 2017

36th Annual Tsugaru Shamisen World Championships 2017
2017 第35回記念 津軽三味線世界大会 (Tsugaru-Jamisen Sekai Taikai)

A 2-day competition celebrating Aomori's traditional folk music, Tsugaru Shamisen (also known as Tsugaru-jamisen).

Date: May 3-4, 2017
Time: 10:00～ (doors open 9:00)
Location: Hirosaki Shimin Kaikan 弘前市民会館 (map)
Admission: 1-Day Ticket: 1000yen, 2-Day Ticket: 2000yen

Tsugaru Earth Village Winter Story 2017

Tsugaru Earth Village Winter Story 2017
地球村冬物語 (Chikyuu Mura Fuyu Monogatari)

Enjoy various winter games and competitions, food stalls, performances, evening fireworks, and more!

Date: Sunday February 12, 2017
Time: 12:00～
Location: Tsugaru Earth Village つがる地球村 (map)
Admission: Free

Nango Snow Firefly Festival 2017

Nango Snow Firefly Festival 2017
第12回　南郷雪蛍まつり (Nango Yuki Hotaru Matsuri)

Enjoy the evening glow of snow lanterns in various locations around the Nango area of Hachinohe City.

Date: Saturday February 11, 2017
Time: 17:00-20:00
Admission: Free
Locations:

Main Venues
・Michi no Eki Nango 道の駅なんごう (map)
・Asa Moya no Yakata 朝もやの館 (map)
・Yama no Gakkou 山の楽校 (map)
Other Locations:
・Kakkou no Mori Eco Land カッコーの森エコーランド (map)
・Nango Library 南郷図書館 (map)
・Nango Bunka Hall 南郷文化ホール (map)
・Nango Gymnasium 南郷体育館 (map)
・Nango Chamber of Commerce & Industry 南郷商工会 (map)

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.

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

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!