Aspam New Year's Events 2016

Aspam New Year's Events 2016
2016アスパムお正月イベント (Aspam Oshougatsu Event)

Date: January 1-3, 2016
Time: 9:00-18:00
Location: Aomori Prefecture Tourist Center Aspam 1st, 2nd, 13th, and 14th floors
青森県観光物産館アスパム1階、2階、13階、14階 (map)
Admission: Free
Events/Attractions:

• Free Mochi Making (January 1, 11:00～ & 13:00～)
• Free Shamisen Performances (January 1-3, 11:30～, 14:00～, 15:00～)
• Japanese Kite Picture Painting (January 2-3, 10:00-15:00, 500yen)
• "Hatsu Uri 初売り" (first sales of the year)
• Fukubukuro 福袋
  ("Lucky Bags": mystery bags filled with goods with a guaranteed minimum value)
• Aspam Butsusan アスパム物産
  January 1～, 9:00-18:00* (*until sold out)
  1000yen (2500yen value)
  2000yen (3500yen value)
  3000yen (4500yen value)
• JF Aomori Gyoren (Fishing Cooperative) JF青森漁連
  January 1-3, 9:30-18:00* (*or until sold out)
  2000yen (limited quantities: 5/day)
  3000yen (limited quantities: 5/day)
• Aomori Hokusaikan 青森北彩館
  January 1～, 9:00-18:00* (*until sold out)
  2000yen (5000yen value, 20 total, limit 1 per customer)
• Nanbu Kohaku 南部琥珀
  January 1-11, 9:00-18:00
  Make your "lucky bag"! Pick things that you like and get a special discount. Examples:
  16,200yen value → 10,000yen
  49,680yen value → 30,000yen
  183,600yen value → 100,000yen
• Sweets Factory pampam
  January 1～, 9:00-18:00* (*until sold out)
  1000yen Baked Goods Assortment
• Special Promotions
• Aomori Prefecture Jiba Select 青森県地場セレクト
  January 1-3, 9:00-18:00* (*first 50 customers only)
  Free Present with Purchase over 2000yen (1 per customer)
  Present Selections: 1 Kogin Sashi Embroidered Diary (large); 5 packs Cypress Oil; 2 Packs Drip Coffee; 1 Bottle Jinko-Chan Cider; 2 Bottles Ringokko
• Lounge Century ラウンジ・センチュリー
  50yen Soft Drink Discount (Regular 160yen → 110yen)
• Michinoku Ryouri Nishimura みちのく料理　西むら
  January 1-3, 11:00-21:30* (*closes 20:30 on January 1 & 3)
  Free glass or Densyu Sake or Apple Juice with order of course meal
• Dining Cafe Hanaafu ダイニング　カフェ　はなぁふ
  Free oshiruko (sweet red bean soup) with meal purchase
• Prize Drawing
  January 1-3, 9:00-18:00, 1st floor Information
  Chance to win vouchers for use at Aspam
  1 entry for every 2000yen worth of receipts 

Aomori Prefecture Tourist Center Aspam 青森県観光物産館アスパム
1-1-40 Yasukata (青森市安方１－１－４０)
Aomori, Aomori Prefecture 030-0803


More Information:
Aomori Prefecture Tourist Center Aspam Website (Japanese): http://www.aomori-kanko.or.jp/web/event_detail.html?id=00005478

Wakinosawa Morning Market 2016

Wakinosawa Morning Market 2016
特産品フェア「わきのさわ朝市」 (Tokusanhin Fair Wakinosawa Asa Ichi)

Date: Saturday, January 16, 2016
Time: 10:00-12:00
Location: Wakinosawa Fishery Cooperative Association Freight Handling Site
脇野沢村漁業協同組合荷捌所 (map)
Admission: Free
Events/Attractions:

• 10:00～ Prize drawing ticket distribution (first 200 people)
• 10:30～ Wild boar stew sales (100yen/bowl, 100 servings only)
• 10:30～ Free cod soup distribution
• 10:30～ Fresh fish sales
• 11:20～ Prize drawing

Wakinosawa Fishery Cooperative Association Freight Handling Site 
脇野沢村漁業協同組合荷捌所
Wakinosawa Honson (青森県むつ市脇野沢本村地内)
Mutsu, Aomori Prefecture 039-5327


More Information:
Gururin Shimokita (Japanese): http://www.shimokita-kanko.com/?p=18652

Tsugaru Kokeshi Christmas Fair 2015

Tsugaru Kokeshi Christmas Fair 2015
津軽こけしクリスマスフェア2015

Date: December 5-25, 2015
Time: 9:00-17:00
Location: Tsugaru Kokeshikan 1st Floor Event Hall (Kuroishi City)
津軽こけし館1階イベントホール (map)
Admission: Free
Events/Attractions:

• Christmas Kokeshi ＆Goods Market
• December 19-20 & 23: Mascot character Kokeshikeko-chan appearances
• December 20, 10:00-16:00 Eraser stamp shop and workshop

Tsugaru Kokeshikan 津軽こけし館
Tomiyama-72-1 Fukuro (黒石市袋富山72‐1)
Kuroishi, Aomori Prefecture 036-0412


More Information:
Tsugaru Kokeshikan Blog (Japanese): http://kokeshi01.exblog.jp/23907902/

Hirosaki Free Long Boot Rentals

Hirosaki Free Long Boot Rentals
長靴無料貸出 (Nagagutsu Muryou Kashidashi)

Free long boot rentals are available to help you better enjoy your Hirosaki winter sightseeing experience.

Date: December 8, 2015 - Late March, 2016
Locations:

Hirosaki City Kankokan 弘前市立観光館
Address:2-1 Shimoshiroganecho 弘前市下白銀町2-1(map)
Phone:　0172-37-5501
Rental Times:　9：00～17：00（Returns until 18：00）

Hirosaki City Tourism Information Center 弘前市観光案内所
Address: 1-1 Omotemachi (JR Hirosaki Station, 1st Flr.) 弘前市表町1-1（JR弘前駅1F） (map)
Phone:　0172-26-3600
Rental Times:　8：45～17：00（Returns until 18：00）

Machinaka Information Center まちなか情報センター
Address:　94-1 Dotemachi 弘前市土手町94-1 (map)
Phone:　0172-31-5160
Rental Times:　9：00～20：00（Returns until 21：00）

Boots Sizes Available: 20cm-27cm

Notes:/Cautions:

• Sizes and quantities are limited. 
• Advance boot reservations are NOT possible; first come, first served.
• Your shoes will be kept at the location while you are using the boots, so please make sure to return the boots before the location closes.
• Non-slip rubber shoe grips are also available. Please ask staff at the various locations for more information.
• You may still slip despite wearing long boots and/or non-slip shoe grips. Please exercise caution when walking in the snow.

More Information:
Hirosaki Tourism and Convention Bureau (Japanese): http://www.hirosaki-kanko.or.jp/web/edit.html?id=boots

X'mas in Gonohe Town 2015

X'mas in Gonohe Town 2015
五戸でスマスX'mas (Gonohe de Sumasu X'mas)

Date: Saturday, December 19, 2015
Time: 12:00-16:00
Location: Gonohe Central Shopping Arcade (closed to traffic?)
五戸町中心商店街（歩行者天国実施） (map)
Admission: Free
Events/Attractions:

• 13:00 Bingo Janken Competition (in front of Michinoku Bank)
• 13:30 Ceremony & Illumination Award Ceremony (in front of Michinoku Bank)
• 14:30 Umakko Card Year End Prize Drawing (first 250 people, in front of Fukui Shoten)
• 15:00-16:00 Gonohe Maschot Characters Booru-kun and Mirai-chan Limited Edition Totebag Present (with purchases at 3 or more participating shops during the event) (Michinoku Bank parking lot)

More Information:
Gonohe Town Tourism Association (Japanese): http://www.gonohe-kankou.jp/wp/blog/2015/11/27/「五戸でスマスxmas」イベント開催のお知らせ/

Andokan Christmas 2015

Andokan Christmas 2015
北の防人大湊　安渡館　クリスマス2015

Date: November 27-December 25, 2015
Time: 10:00-20:00
Location: Andokan, Mutsu City 北の防人大湊　安渡館 (map)
Admission: Free
Events/Attractions:

• 4m-Tall Christmas Tree Display
• Free Hokkairo Disposable Hand Warmer for Answering Survey (December 10-25)
• Muchuran Mascot Cake Delivery Prize Drawing

Cake Delivery Prize Drawing Details:

• Mutsu mascot character Muchran will deliver cakes to 5 lucky winners on Christmas Day.
• Get one entry ticket for every 1000yen spent at the Andokan Cafeteria "憩-ikoi- 

Entry Period: November 27-December 22, 2015
Drawing Date: December 23, 2015 (winners will be notified by phone)
Delivery Date: December 25, 2015, 12:00-19:00

Andokan 北の防人大湊　安渡館
3-1 Sakuragichō (むつ市桜木町3番1号)
Mutsu, Aomori Prefecture 035-0094


More Information:
Mutsu City Tourism Association Blog (Japanese): http://blog.livedoor.jp/mutsu_kanko/archives/51819423.html

Junior Orchestra Towada Performance

Junior Orchestra Towada Performance
ジュニアオーケストラ十和田　第１３回　定期演奏会 
(Junior Orchestra Towada Teiki Ensoukai)

Date: December 23, 2015
Time: 14:00～ (doors open 13:30)
Location: Towada Shimin Bunka Center, Dai Hall 十和田市民文化センター大ホール (map)
Admission: Free
Conductor: Mamoru Fukuda
Events/Attractions: String Instrument Experience Corner
Performance Pieces:

• Belle of the Balle (Leroy Anderson)
• The Thieving Magpie (Gioachino Rossini)
• Disney's Frozen
• Minuet from L'Arlésienne (Georges Bizet)
• Etc.

Towada Shimin Bunka Center 十和田市民文化センター
2-1 Nishi Sanbancho (十和田市西三番町２－１)
Towada City, Aomori 034-0083


More Information:
The Official Portal of the City of Towada (Japanese): http://www.city.towada.lg.jp/docs/2015113000067/

Towada Snow Viewing Rally 2016

Towada Snow Viewing Rally 2016
とわだ雪見ラリー (Towada Yukimi Rally)

[Jan. 29, 2016 UPDATE: Tickets are SOLD OUT]

Date: Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Time: Reception: 17:00; Start: 18:00; Finish/Raffle Drawing: 20:00
Fee: Advance Ticket: 2500yen; At-Door: 3000yen*
*If advance tickets sell out, no at-door tickets will be available, so getting tickets early is recommended.
Location: 5 bars around Towada
Ticket Purchase, Reception, Finish/Raffle Drawing: Towada Chamber of Commerce & Industry 商工会議所　(Map) 
Description: Within two hours, have a drink at each of the 5 specified bars around Towada and get a stamp. Bring your stamp card back to the Towada Chamber of Commerce & Industry at the end to be entered into a prize raffle drawing.

Towada Chamber of Commerce & Industry 商工会議所
Nishinibancho, 4−11 (十和田市西二番町4‐11)
Towada, Aomori Prefecture 034-0082


More Information:
Towada City Tourism Association Facebook Page (Japanese): https://www.facebook.com/147704682086161/photos/a.147734342083195.1073741827.147704682086161/453953251461301/?type=3&theater

Terayama Music World

Terayama Music World テラヤマミュージックワールド

An event celebrating the 80th anniversary of the birth of artist--poet, dramatist, writer, film director, and photographer--Shuji Terayama (1935-1983).

Date: Sunday, December 20, 2015
Time: 15:00～ (doors open 14:30)
Location: Misawa City Kokaido Dai Hall 三沢市公会堂大ホール (map)
Admission: Free
Performers:

• Mii (未唯mie) (Guest Singer)
• Hidetaro Honjo (本條秀太郎) (Guest Singer/Shamisen Player) 
• Misawa Furumagi Elementary School
• Misawa Mikawame Elementary School 
• Kids' Chorus "Mini Veedol" 
• etc.

Misawa City Kokaido 三沢市公会堂
1 Chome-6-35 Sakuracho (三沢市桜町1丁目6‐35)
Misawa, Aomori Prefecture 033-0031

More Information:
Shuji Terayama Museum (Japanese): http://www.terayamaworld.com/museumnews/2015/10/2015-4.html

Arts Towada Winter Illumination & Towada Winter Bar Night 2015

Arts Towada Winter Illumination & Towada Winter Bar Night 2015
アーツ・トワダ　ウィンターイルミネーション＆トワダ　ウィンター　バー・ナイト

Arts Towada Winter Illumination 2015
Date: December 4-25, 2015
Time: 16:30-21:00 (17:50～ December 4 only)
Location: Towada Art Park 十和田現代美術館アート広場 (map)
Admission: Free

Illumination Lighting Ceremony
Date: Friday, December 4, 2015
Time: 17:50～
Events/Attractions:

• Countdown to Illumination Lighting (appearance by Towada mascot characters)
• Towada Art Center Rest Area & Theater Cafe Special Hours; Art Video Screening
• Free Towada Original Hot Cocktail "Towada Ninnin" or Hot Chocolate (first 50 people only)
• Special Extended Hours at Towada Art Center Shop (～19:00) & Cafe (～18:30); Special Menu Sales (take out available)

Towada Art Park 十和田市現代美術館アート広場
3 Nishi Sanbancho （十和田市西三番町３)
Towada, Aomori Prefecture 034-0083



Towada Winter Bar Night 2015
Date: December 4-25, 2015
Locations & Special Menu Items:

①　Dining Bar Ihoujin ダイニングバー異邦人
Hours: 19:00-24:00 Mon.-Sat. (closed Sun.)
Address: 2-45 Higashi Nibancho (within Shokurakugai Sanbongi 1955)
十和田市東二番町2‐45　食楽街三本木1955内 (map)
Tel: 0176-66-7781
Bar-Night Special Menu: Ice cream with locally-grown apples and blueberries
Price: 500yen

②　Bar Bclub バー・ビークラブ
Hours: 20:00-02:30 Mon.-Sat. (closed Sun.)
Address: 1-43 Higashi Sanbancho
十和田市東三番町1‐43 (map)
Tel: 0176-25-3216
Bar-Night Special Menu: Cherry & Beer
Price: 600yen (regular 900yen)

③　Bar SWANKY DRUNKY FACTORY スワンキードランキーファクトリー
Hours: 20:00-24:00 Daily
Address: 15-15 Inaoicho Excel Inaoi 2nd Floor
十和田市稲生町15‐15　エクセル稲生２F (map)
Tel: 0176-51-5029
Bar-Night Special Menu: Cocktail & Snack Set Menu
Price: 1000yen～

④　Bar K's バーケイズ
Hours: 20:00-24:00 Daily
Address: 14-35 Inaoicho Okuyama Bldg 1st Floor
十和田市稲生町14‐35　オクヤマビル１F (map)
Tel: 0176-24-2224
Bar-Night Special Menu: Ice Cream Cocktail & Snack (2 types) Set
Price: 1000yen

More Information:
Arts Towada (Japanese): http://www.artstowada.com/data.cgi?id=151014141433
Arts Towada Winter Illumination Facebook Page (Japanese): https://ja-jp.facebook.com/Arts.Towada.illumination/

Aomori Winter Illuminations 2015-16

Are the cold weather and long nights of winter getting you down? Check out the various winter illuminations Aomori has to offer and remind yourself of the beauty of the season!

Illuminations are listed in order of starting date.

Mutsu Kasamakan Illuminations
むつかさまい館イルミネーション
November 14, 2015 - December 31, 2015, 16:00-22:00
More Information: English | Japanese (map)

(Photo Source: Mutsu Kasamaikan Facebook Page)

Hirakawa City Illuminations
平川市イルミネーション
November 20, 2015 - January 14, 2016, 17:00-23:00
(December 23-25 & 31 ONLY: 17:00-01:00)
More Information: English | Japanese (map)

(Photo Source: Hirakawa City Tourism Website)

Oirase Illumination in Yakeyama
奥入瀬イルミネーションin焼山
November 22, 2015-February 28, 2016, 16:00-21:00
More Information: Japanese (map)

(Photo Source: Oirase Information hakocco)

Misawa Christmas Festival
みさわクリスマスフェスティバル
November 25-December 25, 2015
More Information: Japanese (map)

(Photo Source: Misawa City Chamber of Commerce and Industry)

Takko Town Illuminations
田子町イルミネーション
November 25, 2015 - January 11, 2016, 17:00-21:00
More Information: Japanese (map)

(Photo Source: Takko Ouji Facebook Page)
*Takko Ouji = Takko Prince, Takko Town's Mascot Character

Gonohe Town's Illumination 2015
五戸町　Town'sイルミネーション2015
December 1, 2015 - January 17, 2016 16:00-21:00
More Information: Japanese (map)

(Photo Source: Gonohe Town Tourism Association)

Hirosaki Electrical Fantasy
弘前エレクトリカルファンタジー
December 1, 2015 - February 29, 2016, 16:30-24:00
More Information: English | Japanese

(Photo Source: Hirosaki Tourism and Convention Bureau)

Tonttu Garden Illumination (Higashidori Village)
トントゥのガーデンイルミネーション
December 1-25, 2015, 17:00-19:30
(Closed December 7, 13, 14, 21)
More Information: Japanese (map)

Art Station Towada Illumination
アートステーショントワダイルミネーション
December 3(?) 2015-??, Sunset～19:00
More Information: Japanese (map)

(Photo Source: Towada City Tourism Association Facebook Page)

Arts Towada Winter Illumination
アーツトワダワインターイルミネーション
December 4-25, 2015, 16:30-21:00
More Information: English | Japanese (map)

(Photo Source: Arts Towada)

Aomori Light & Paper Pageant
あおもり灯りと紙のページェント
December 4, 2015 - February 7, 2015
More Information: English | Japanese (map)

(Photo Source: aptinet Aomori Sightseeing Guide)

Tonami Winter Fantasy (Misawa)
となみウィンターファンタジー
December 5-25, 2015, 16:00-18:00
More Information: English | Japanese (map)

(Photo Source: aptinet Aomori Sightseeing Guide)

Shingo White Illumination 2015
しんごうホワイトイルミネーション2015
December 6, 2015 - January 17, 2016, Sunset - 22:00
More Information: Japanese (map)

(Photo Source: Shingo Village Official Website)

Aomori Snow Light Festival
あおもり雪灯りまつり 
January 29-31, 2016, 17:00-21:00
More Information: English | Japanese (map)

(Photo Source: aptinet Aomori Sightseeing Guide)

Dazai Museum Tsugaru Festival Snow and Light Pageant 2016 (Goshogawara)
太宰ミュージアム津軽まつり　雪と光のページェント 2016 
February 1-7, 2016, 16:00-20:00
More Information: English | Japanese (map)

(Photo Source: Snow and Light Pageant Facebook Page)

Lake Towada Winter Story
十和田湖冬物語
February 5-28, 2016, 17:00-21:00
More Information: English | Japanese (map)

(Photo Source: Michael Sarmiento)

Hirosaki Castle Snow Lantern Festival
弘前城雪燈籠まつり
February 11-14, 2016, 16:30-21:00
More Information: English | Japanese (map)

(Photo Source: Hirosaki Tourism and Convention Bureau)

Winter Rice Field Art 2016

Winter Rice Field Art 2016
冬の田んぼアート (Fuyu no Tanbo Art)

Feb 12 UPDATE: The new rice field art was completed as scheduled on Feb 11.

Feb 11 UPDATE: Due to warm weather melting the snow followed by considerable snowfall accumulation, Simon Beck's snow art has been destroyed beyond recovery. Volunteers taught (by Simon Beck) to maintain the artwork will make a different piece in its place. The venue will be lit up as planned on Feb 12-13 and videos of the artwork taken by drone will be played at the venue. (Japanese article about the announcement here)

Snow artist Simon Beck creates geometrical artworks by walking across/around fields of snow in snow shoes. He has traveled all over the world creating snow art works. In 2016 he will create his first piece in Japan right in Aomori Prefecture in Inakadate, the home of rice field art!

Date: February 6-14, 2016
Time: 10:00-16:00
Location: Michi no Eki Inakadate Yayoi no Sato Viewing Platform Area
道の駅いなかだて　弥生の里展望所周辺 (map)
Admission: 200yen
Events/Attractions:

• Snow Angel Making
• Feb 6: Giant Chawan Rice Bowl "MAJIO Chawan Paint"
• Feb 6, 7, 11-13
• Candle Night
• "Light Up" (16:00-19:00)
• Feb 6, 7, 11, 13, 14: Food Stalls & Product Sales
• Feb 11: Igloo Making (Reservations Required: 0172-58-2111)
• Feb 14: Kite Flying Competition 
• Etc.

Train Access:
Tokyo Station to Shin-Aomori Station (Tohoku Shinkansen)
↓
Shin-Aomori Station to Hirosaki Station (JR Ou Line or Tsugaru Limited Express)
↓
Hirosaki Station to Tanbo Art Station (Konan Tetsudo)
↓
2-Min. Walk to Venue

Bus Access:
Hirosaki Station/Hirosaki Bus Terminal to 「高樋」 Takahi Bus Stop
(Konan Bus "Hirosaki-Kuroishi-Ogawara Line" 弘南バス・弘前-黒石-大河原線)
↓
12-Min. Walk to Venue

Michi no Eki Inakadate Yayoi no Sato Viewing Platform Area
道の駅いなかだて 弥生の里展望所周辺
Yahata-10 Takahi Inakadate Minamitsugaru District, Aomori 038-1111
0172-58-4411


More Information:
aptinet Aomori Sightseeing Guide (Japanese): http://www.aptinet.jp/Detail_display_00005462.html
Simon Beck Snow Art: http://snowart.gallery/

Nango DANCExJAZZ vol. 5

DANCExJAZZ vol. 5

Date/Time: December 5, 19:00 (doors open 18:30) & December 6, 14:00 (doors open 13:30), 2015
Location: Hachinohe Nango Bunka (Culture) Hall 八戸南郷文化ホール (map)
Performances:

• Selenographica (Dance Company) x Inside Beat (Jazz Band)
• Dance College Shimizu (Social/Ballroom Dance) x NEW SAHARA CLUB BAND (Big Band)
• project oh!yama (Dance Company) × neo provincial attitude（Jazz Band）

Admission: 
(Unassigned/non-reserved seating)

• General: 1500yen Advance Sale; 2000yen At-Door
• Students: 1000yen Advance Sale; 1500yen At-Door
• ES Students & Younger: Free (numbered tickets 整理券 required) 

Ticket Purchase Locations:

• Hachinohe Nango Culture Hall 八戸市南郷文化ホール (map) 
• Hachinohe Kokaido 八戸公会堂 (map)
• Hachinohe Portal Museum Hacchi 八戸ポータルミュージアムはっち (map)
• Online (At-Door Price): http://dance.jcdn.org/

Free Shuttle Bus:
A free shuttle bus is available. Maximum 54 passengers, numbered ticket (整理券) required. First come, first served. Please check availability when purchasing tickets.

Saturday, December 5:

• 17:30 departs Hachinohe Station West Exit 八戸駅西口 (map)
• 18:00 departs Hachinhoe City Hall 八戸市庁前 (map)
• 18:30 arrives Hachinohe Nango Culture Hall　八戸市南郷文化ホール (map)

Sunday, December 6:

• 12:30 departs Hachinohe Station West Exit 八戸駅西口 (map)
• 13:00 departs Hachinhoe City Hall 八戸市庁前 (map)
• 13:30 arrives Hachinohe Nango Culture Hall　八戸市南郷文化ホール (map)

Hachinohe Nango Culture Hall 八戸市南郷文化ホール
Nakaichinosawa-24-1 Nango Oaza Ichinosawa (八戸市南郷大字市野沢中市野沢24－1)
Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture 031-0111

More Information:
Nango Tourism (Japanese): http://navi.hachinohe-cb.jp/nangotourism/plan/recommend/detail/85
Nango Art Project (Japanese/English): http://nangoartproject.jp/2015/

Shichinohe White Battle 2016

Shichinohe White Battle 2016 しちのへホワイトバトル２０１６

A competitive capture-the-flag-style snowball fight!

Date: Sunday, February 7, 2016
Time: 9:00～
Location: Shichinohe Central Park (Chuo Koen) (Field behind the Roofed Sports Center)
七戸町中央公園（屋内スポーツセンター裏の芝生面）(map)
Rules:

• A team is made of 7 players
• Team divisions are: 
• Elementary School Gr. 1-3 Students
• Elementary School Gr. 4-6 Students
• Ladies
• General (Junior High School Students & older)
• Each team has 90 snowballs
• Teams try to capture the flags of opposing teams

Entry Fees (Per Team):
Elementary School Divisions: 3000yen
Ladies and General Divisions: 5000yen
＊Team entry fees cannot be refunded in the event of day-of cancellations

Maximum Teams Per Division:
Elementary School Gr. 1-3 Students: 8
Elementary School Gr. 4-6 Students: 24
Ladies: 8
General (Junior High School Students & older): 36

Prizes:

Division	ES Gr.1-3	ES Gr. 4-6	Ladies	General
1st Place	20,000yen	30,000yen	30,000yen	50,000yen
2nd Place	10,000yen	20,000yen	20,000yen	30,000yen
3rd Place	5,000yen	10,000yen	10,000yen	20,000yen

A matching amount in local gift certificates will also be awarded.
Two 3rd Place prizes will be awarded.

Registration:
Fill out the registration form (sample English translation below) and submit by fax or mail (post) to the following number/address:

ホワイトバトル実行委員会事務局（七戸町商工観光課内）
〒０３９－２５９２
青森県上北郡七戸町字七戸３１－２
ＦＡＸ　０１７６ー６２ー６２４５

(White Battle Executive Committee Office (Shichinohe Town Commerce & Tourism Division)
31-2 Shichinohe
Shichinohe Town, Kamikita District, Aomori Prefecture
039-2592 (Postal Code))

Download full (Japanese, PDF) registration form here: http://www.town.shichinohe.lg.jp/gyosei/ホワイトバトル参加申込書.pdf

Registration Deadline: 12:00 Noon, Friday, January 8, 2016 OR when the maximum number of teams for a division has been reached, whichever comes first.

Shichinohe Central Park 七戸町中央公園

16-1 Nakano (青森県上北郡七戸町字中野16番地1)
Shichinohe Town, Kamikita District, Aomori Prefecture

More Information:
Shichinohe Town Official Website (Japanese): http://www.town.shichinohe.lg.jp/gyosei/post-82.html

Towada Art Center Ron Mueck Standing Woman Maintenance Notice

Towada Art Center permanent collection piece "Standing Woman" by Ron Mueck will be unavailable for viewing while undergoing maintenance from December 1-7, 2015.

See the Towada Art Center Official Website (Japanese) for more information: http://towadaartcenter.com/web/towadaartcenter.html

Misawa Local Products for Local Consumption Fair 2015

Misawa Local Products for Local Consumption Fair 
第7回　みさわ地産地消フェア (Misawa Chisan Chishou Fair)

Date: Sunday, December 6, 2015
Time: 9:30-16:00
Location: Misawa City Fish Market 三沢市魚市場 (map)
Admission: Free
Events/Attractions: 

• Local Product/Food Sales
• Hokki-Don (surf clam rice bowl)
• Sanpachi Bento (mackeral & squid)
• Grilled Squid
• Gobo (burdock root) Soba
• Gobozuke (pickled burdock root)
• Paika (pork cartilage) Simmered in Red Wine
• Paika-Don (pork cartilage rice bowl)
• Etc. 
• Mochi (rice cake) making experience
• Stage Performances
• Etc.

Misawa City Fish Market 三沢市魚市場
2 Chome-5 Minatomachi (三沢市港町2丁目５)
Misawa, Aomori Prefecture 033-0141


More Information:
Misawa City Official Website (Japanese): http://www.city.misawa.lg.jp/events/index.cfm/detail.1.19827.html

Dazai Museum Tsugaru Festival Snow and Light Pageant

Dazai Museum Tsugaru Festival Snow and Light Pageant 2016
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)

Date: February 1-7, 2016
Time: 16:00-20:00
Location: Ashino Park, Goshogawara City 五所川原市 金木町の県立芦野公園 (map)
Admission: Free
Events/Attractions:

• Illuminations (Theme: Love 愛)
• February 7 Special Events (14:00-19:30):
• Sports Festival in the Snow 雪上運動会
• Yura Character Photography Session ゆらきゃら写真会
• Stage Events ステージイベント
• Fireworks 冬の花火
• Mini Concert　ミニコンサート

Ashino Park, Goshogawara City 五所川原市 金木町の県立芦野公園
84-170 Ashino Kanagicho (五所川原市金木町芦野８４－１７０)

Goshogawara, Aomori Prefecture 037-0202


More Information: 
Snow and Light Pageant Official Website (Japanese): http://www.kanagi-gc.net/snowandlight/snowandlight_top.html

The Tsugaru Shamisen 2015

The Tsugaru Shamisen 2015　The津軽三味線2015
Website (Japanese)

An incredible performance featuring 300 shamisen players playing together, guest singers, and teodori dance performances.

Date: December 12, 2015
Time: Afternoon Performance: 14:00～ (Doors open 13:30)
        Evening Performance: 17:30～ (Doors open 17:00
Location: Hirosaki Shimin Kaikan Dai Hall 弘前市民会館大ホール (map)
Admission: S Seats: 3000yen*; A Seats: 2000yen (*Note: S Seats for the Afternoon Performance are sold out*)
Ticket Purchase: 

• Purchase tickets through the online form here (sample English translation below)
• Once the form has been completed and submitted, you will receive an email with the information necessary for the bank transfer. 
• Please complete payment (bank transfer) within 5 days of receipt of the email.

Hirosaki Shimin Kaikan 弘前市民会館
1-6 Shimoshiroganecho (弘前市下白銀町１－６)
Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture 036-8356


More Information:
The Tsugaru Shamisen Official Website (Japanese): http://www.hcci.or.jp/txt/samisen/index.html

Hirosaki Electrical Fantasy 2015

Hirosaki Electrical Fantasy 2015　弘前エレクトリカルファンタジー

Date: November 28, 2015-February 29, 2016
Time: Sunset～24:00
Location: Various (Hirosaki Station 弘前駅, Horai Square 蓬莱広場, City Hall 市役所, Otemon Square 追手問広場, etc. 等)
Admission: Free
Events/Attractions:

• All-Night Illuminations (December 20-24 & 31, January 1-3, February 13-14)
• "Apple Country"Art Object Illumination (in front of Hirosaki Station 弘前駅前)
• "A Space Filled with Light"(Horai Square 蓬莱広場)
• Art Objects "Light Up" (roof of Nakasan 中三弘前店の屋上)
• "Forest of Light" (Citizen Central Square 市民中央広場)
• "Lighting Veil" (Hirosaki Kankokan 弘前観光館, Hirosaki Station 弘前駅ビル, Ekidote Promenade えきどてプロムナード)
• Etc.

More Information:
Hirosaki Tourism and Convention Bureau (Japanese): http://www.hirosaki-kanko.or.jp/web/edit.html?id=cat02_winter_electricalfantasy