Ajigasawa Candle Night 2017

Ajigasawa Candle Night 2017 あじがさわキャンドルナイト

Enjoy the beauty of winter night candle light and illuminations!

Date: February 11-12, 2017
Time: 17:00-20:00
Location: Ajigasawa Station Plaza 鰺ヶ沢駅前広場 (map)
Admission: Free

Dazai Museum Tsugaru Festival Snow and Light Pageant 2017

Dazai Museum Tsugaru Festival Snow and Light Pageant 2017
太宰ミュージアム津軽まつり　雪と光のページェント 2016 
(Dazai Museum Tsugaru Matsuri Yuki to Hikari no Pageant)

Enjoy the winter outdoors with evening illuminations & fireworks, a snow sports festival, stage events, and more!

Date: February 2-12, 2017
Time: 17:00-20:30
Location: Ashino Park, Goshogawara City 五所川原市 金木町の県立芦野公園 (map)
Admission: Free

Yokohama Nanohana Marathon 2017

Yokohama Nanohana Marathon 2017 菜の花マラソン大会
Website (Japanese): Currently Under Construction

The 27th annual "marathon" (10km, 5km, 3km, and 2km courses only) is part of the Canola Festival in Yokohama Town.

Date: Sunday May 21, 2017
Time: 10:15～ (Registration: 8:20-9:20)
Location: Mameda Special Event Site (大豆田特設会場) (map)
Registration Deadline: Friday March 25, 2016
Divisions: 10km; 5km; 3km; 2km
Entry Fees: (includes special sports towel)

• 2500yen High School Aged Students & Older
• 1000yen Junior High School Aged Students & Younger

Canola Festival in Yokohama Town 2017

Canola Festival in Yokohama Town 2017
2017 菜の花フェスティバルinよこはま (Nanohana Festival in Yokohama)

An event featuring a giant maze of golden canola fields, various canola-based and other local foods, stage shows, and more.

Date: May 20-21, 2017
Location: Mameda Special Event Site (大豆田特設会場) (map)
Admission: Free (fees may apply for some events)

Pocky x Lover's Sanctuary Special Valentine 2017

Pocky x Lover's Sanctuary Special Valentine 2017
Pocky x 恋人の聖地 スペシャルバレンタイン2017

Visit select Lover's Sanctuary and Satellite locations to receive a free Pocky present! (While supplies last.)

(Left: Lover's Sanctuary Special Pocky; Right: Pocky "Shooter" Balloon)

Date: February 1-14*, 2017 (*while supplies last)
Admission: Free
Location: Various
   Aomori Locations:
   ・Tachi Neputa no Yakata, Goshogawara City (map)
   ・Notre Dame Hachinohe (map)
(See full list of participating Lover's Sanctuary & Satellite locations here (in Japanese).)

Pocky x Lover's Sanctuary Valentine Photo Contest 2017

Pocky x Lover's Sanctuary Valentine Photo Contest 2017
Pocky x 恋人の聖地バレンタインフォトコンテスト2017

Take a "lovey-dovey couple photo"* at one of 230 designated "Lover's Sanctuary" & "Satellite" locations and enter for a chance to win various prizes!
(*"Couple photo" must be of two people, but does not have to be a romantic couple--can be two friends, family members, etc.)

Contest Details
Contest Website (Japanese): http://www.seichi.net/photocon2017/photocon02.php

• Contest Judges:
  ・IMALU, singer/model/talent
  ・Yumi Katsura, bridal fashion designer
  ・Shogo Kariyazaki, floral designer
  ・& Others
• Contest Awards & Prizes
  
  • Pocky Prizes:
    ・Hotel Grèges Suite Room Pair Voucher
    ・Tokyo Bay Cruising Symphony Pair Dinner Cruise
  • Kobe-Awaji-Naruto-Expressway Service Area Special Prize: TBA
  • Lover's Sanctuary Prizes: Various Hotel Pair Vouchers; Food & Travel Vouchers; Etc.

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!

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