Wednesday, 30 November 2016

Warm Heart Aomori Exciting Winter Project 2016-17

Warm Heart Aomori Exciting Winter Project 2016-17
こころ、あったか。あおもり冬感動プロジェクト
(Kokoro Attaka Aomori Fuyu Kandou Project)

Various winter events and illuminations invite you to brave the snow and enjoy Aomori City!

Warm Heart Aomori Exciting Winter Project 2016-17 flyer front Kokoro Attaka Aomori Fuyu Kandou Project 青森市 平成28年度 こころ、あったか。あおもり冬感動プロジェクト チラシ表 Warm Heart Aomori Exciting Winter Project 2016-17 flyer back Kokoro Attaka Aomori Fuyu Kandou Project 青森市 平成28年度 こころ、あったか。あおもり冬感動プロジェクト チラシ裏


Date: November 25, 2016-February 5, 2017
Time: Various
Location: Aomori City, Various
Admission: Free (select paid events)
Events/Attractions:

Aomori Light & Paper Pageant
あおもり灯りと紙のページェント (Aomori Akari to Kami no Pageant)
Nov 25, 2016-Feb 5, 2017, 16:00-21:00
★Aomori Bay Area Walking Paths 青森ベイエリア遊歩道
Nebuta-style illuminated Japanese paper "snowmen"

Warm Heart Aomori Exciting Winter Menu
こころ、あったか。あおもり冬感動メニュー (Kokoro Attaka Aomori Fuyu Kandou Menu)
Nov 25, 2016-Feb 5, 2017 
★Aomori Bay Area and Central Shopping Arcade ベイエリア・中心商店街
Enjoy 500yen special menu items at various establishments around downtown Aomori.

Hakkoda Maru Illumination
八甲田丸イルミネーション
Nov 25, 2016-Feb 5, 2017 16:00-21:00
Seikan Ferry Memorial Ship Hakkoda Maru 青函連絡船メモリアルシップ八甲田丸 (map)

Tsugaru Warasse Laughter Theater
津軽笑っせ劇場 (Tsugaru Warasse Gekijou)
Dec 2, 2016, 18:00-19:30; Jan. 2, 2017, 16:00-17:30; Feb 3, 2017, 18:00-19:30
Nebuta no Ie Warasse ねぶたの家ワ・ラッセ (map)
Tickets: At-Door 1300yen (Advance: 1000yen)
★Tsugaru folk songs, dance, and other traditional performing arts all in one funny and heartwarming production!

Aomori Museum of Art Christmas
青森県立美術館クリスマス (Aomori Kenritsu Bijutsukan Christmas)
Dec 23-25, 2016, 16:00-18:00
Aomori Museum of Art 青森県立美術館 map
★ Dec. 3 only, choral and hand bell performances, and unveiling of Yoshitomo Nara's new work "Hakkakudo." Area around "Hakkakudo" will be illuminated with LED lights throughout the event period.

Hakkoda Maru Countdown 2017
八甲田丸カウントダウン2017
Dec 31, 2016-Jan 1, 2017 22:00-01:00
Seikan Ferry Memorial Ship Hakkoda Maru 青函連絡船メモリアルシップ八甲田丸 (map)
& Surrounding Waterfront Area
★New Year fireworks, amateur band performances, and more!

Neubta no Ie Warasse 6th Anniversary Event
ねぶたの家ワ・ラッセ開館6周年記念イベント
(Nebuta no Ie Warasse Kaikan 6-Shuunen Kinen Event) Jan 2-9, 2017, 9:00-18:00
Nebuta no Ie Warasse ねぶたの家ワ・ラッセ (map)
★Present with admission to museum and various events.

New Year Mochi Making
新春もちつき大会 (Shinshun Mochitsuki Taikai)
Jan 3, 2017 ①11:30-12:30, ②13:30-14:30
Aomori Prefecture Tourist Center "Aspam"
青森県観光物産館アスパム (map)
★Free freshly made mochi rice cakes for the first 100 people

2017 Aomori Curry Festival
2017あおもりカレーまつり (Aomori Curry Matsuri)
Jan 7-9, 2017 10:00-15:00
Aomori Prefecture Tourist Center "Aspam"
青森県観光物産館アスパム (map)
★Try different curries from around Aomori Prefecture. Prize draws and more!

Aomori Snow Light Festival
あおもり雪灯りまつり (Aomori Yuki Akari Matsuri)
January 27-29, 2017, 17:00-21:00
Nebuta no Ie Warasse West Plaza ねぶたの家ワ・ラッセ西の広場 (map)
★Snow lamps illuminated with candles.

The Motsuke Festival & Winter Fireworks
ザ・もつけ祭り&冬花火 (Za Motsuke Matsuri & Fuyu Hanabi)
Feb 4, 2017, 17:30-19:00
Nebuta no Ie Warasse West Plaza ねぶたの家ワ・ラッセ西の広場 (map)
Motsuke* guys in fundoshi (loin clothes) carrying a Nebuta-style Mikoshi (portable shrine), competing in a tug-of-war, etc. Fireworks display as the grand finale.
(Motsuke means "a very enthusiastic person, or a person going nuts over something" in Tsugaru dialect)

Warm Stew & Rice Bowl Festa
あったか鍋&丼フェスタ (Attaka Nabe & Don Festa)
Feb 4-5, 2017 10:00-15:00
Aomori Prefecture Tourist Center "Aspam"
青森県観光物産館アスパム (map)
★Warm up with various nabe stews, and rice bowls.

Aomori Winter Festival
青森冬まつり (Aomori Fuyu Matsuri)
Feb 4-5, 2017, 9:00-15:00
Aoi Umi Park 青い海公園 (map)
★Giant snow slide, fire-baked bread on sticks, stage shows, etc.

& More!

More Information: 
Warm Heart Aomori Exciting Winter Project PDF Flyer (Japanese): http://www.atca.info/img/top/fuyukandou.pdf

Tuesday, 29 November 2016

Nagane Illumina 2016

Nagane Illumina 2016 長根★イルミナ

Enjoy night skating on a rink lit up with seven different coloured lights!

Nagane Illumina 長根★イルミナ Hachinohe City 八戸市
(Photo Source: Hachinohe Sightseeing Navi)
Date: December 23-24, 2016
Rink Times: Dec. 23: 12:00-20:30; Dec. 24: 12:00-20:00
Location: Nagane Park Piping Skate Rink 長根公園パイピングスケートリンク (map)
Admission:
    Regular (University Students & Older) 470 yen
    High School Students 280yen
    Junior High School Students 170yen
    Elementary School Students 110yen
    (Rental Skates: 300yen/pair)
Illumination Lighting Ceremony: Friday December 23, 16:30~

Nagane Park Piping Skate Rink 長根公園パイピングスケートリンク
Koshiasobishita-3 Uruichi (青森県八戸市大字売市輿遊下3他)
Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture 031-0073


More Information:
Hachinohe Sightseeing Navi (Japanese): https://hachinohe-kanko.com/event_detail?id=00006843

Thursday, 24 November 2016

Hirakawa Illumination Promenade 2016

Hirakawa Illumination Promenade 2016 ひらかわイルミネーションプロムナード

Five hundred meters of the street in front of Hiraka Station will be illuminated with 9,000 lights for the holidays!
Hirakawa Illumination Promenade 2016 poster 平成28年ひらかわイルミネーションプロムナード ポスター 平川市



Date: December 15, 2016-February 3, 2017
Time: 17:00-23:00 (December 23-25 & 31 ONLY: 17:00-01:00)
Location: The street in front of Hiraka Station (Konan Railway Konan Line)
弘南鉄道平賀駅前通り (map)
Admission: Free

Wednesday, 16 November 2016

Itayanagi Town Apple Eating Relay Guinness World Record Attempt

Itayanagi Town Apple Eating Relay Guinness World Record Attempt
りんごまるかじりリレーで世界記録に挑戦!
(Ringo Marukajiru Relay Sekai Kiroku no Chousen)

Join in an attempt to break the world record for "Longest Relay of People Feeding Each Other"! (Current record: 1026 people as of Nov. 5, 2016)

Itayanagi Town Apple Eating Relay Guinness World Record Attempt flyer front  りんごまるかじりリレーで世界記録に挑戦!チラシ表 板柳町 Ringo Marukajiru Relay Sekai Kiroku no Chousen Itayanagi Town Apple Eating Relay Guinness World Record Attempt flyer back  りんごまるかじりリレーで世界記録に挑戦!チラシ裏 板柳町 Ringo Marukajiru Relay Sekai Kiroku no Chousen

Date: December 11. 2016
Registration Time: 8:00-9:00
Location: Tsugaru Apple Market (株)津軽りんご市場 (map)

Sannohe Agriculture & Forestry Commerce & Industry Festival 2016

Sannohe Agriculture & Forestry Commerce & Industry Festival 2016
三戸町農林商工まつり
(Sannohe-machi Nourin Shoukou Matsuri)

Sannohe's fall harvest festival featuring local product sales and more!

Sannohe Agriculture & Forestry Commerce & Industry Festival 2016 poster 平成28年 三戸町農林商工まつり ポスター Sannohe-machi Nourin Shoukou Matsuri

Date: December 3-4, 2016
Time: Dec. 3: 9:00-16:30; Dec. 4: 9:00-16:00
Location: Apple Dome アップルドーム (map)
Admission:Free

Otemon Square Freestyle Market in Christmas 2016

Otemon Square Freestyle Market in Christmas 2016
追手門広場フリースタイルマーケットinクリスマス
(Outemon Hiroba Freestyle Market in Christmas)

Check out 13 different booths selling various products--just in time for Christmas shopping!

Otemon Square Freestyle Market in Christmas 2016 平成28年 追手門広場フリースタイルマーケットinクリスマス 弘前市 Hirosaki City

Date: Sunday November 27, December 4, 11 & 18, 2016
Time: 10:00-15:00
Location: Hirosaki Kankokan 1st Floor Multi-Purpose Hall
弘前市立観光館1F多目的ホール(map)
Admission: Free

Tuesday, 15 November 2016

Shingo White Illumination Xmas Festa 2016

Shingo White Illumination Xmas Festa 2016
しんごうホワイトイルミネーションXmasフェスタ2016


An event celebrating the start of Shingo Village's winter illuminations with a lighting ceremony, performances, activities, and more!

Shingo White Illumination Xmas Festa 2016 平成28年 しんごうホワイトイルミネーションXmasフェスタ 新郷村

Date: Sunday December 4, 2016
Time: 13:00~br/ > Location: Misato Kan 美郷館 (map)
Admission: Free