北海道新幹線開業記念イベント (Hokkaido Shinkansen Kaigyou Kinen Event)
PDF Pamphlet (Japanese)
Various events celebrating the opening of the Hokkaido Shinkansen line.
Time: Various
Location: Aomori City (Various)
Monday, 29 February 2016
Hokkaido Shinkansen Opening Events
Hokkaido Shinkansen Opening Events
北海道新幹線開業記念イベント (Hokkaido Shinkansen Kaigyou Kinen Event)
PDF Pamphlet (Japanese)
Various events celebrating the opening of the Hokkaido Shinkansen line.
Date: March 26-31, 2016
Time: Various
Location: Aomori City (Various)
北海道新幹線開業記念イベント (Hokkaido Shinkansen Kaigyou Kinen Event)
PDF Pamphlet (Japanese)
Various events celebrating the opening of the Hokkaido Shinkansen line.
Time: Various
Location: Aomori City (Various)
Ashizaki Bay Clamming 2016
Ashizaki Bay Clamming
芦崎湾潮干狩 (Ashizaki-wan Shiohigari)
A once-a-year event where the public can enter the Ashizaki Bay area used by the Japan Self-Defense Force to enjoy a morning of clamming.
Date: Saturday April 23. 2016
Time: 7:00-12:00 (venue closes at 14:00)
Location: Ashizaki Bay 芦崎湾 (map)
芦崎湾潮干狩 (Ashizaki-wan Shiohigari)
A once-a-year event where the public can enter the Ashizaki Bay area used by the Japan Self-Defense Force to enjoy a morning of clamming.
Date: Saturday April 23. 2016
Time: 7:00-12:00 (venue closes at 14:00)
Location: Ashizaki Bay 芦崎湾 (map)
"SHIMOKATSU" Club Activities Presentation 2016
"SHIMOKATSU" Club Activities Presentation
第６回 サークル活動発表会“SHIMOKATSU”（シモカツ）
(Circle Katsudou Happyoukai)
Exhibits and presentations/performances from various Mutsu City clubs/circles.
Date: Sunday March 6, 2016
Time:
Admission: Free
第６回 サークル活動発表会“SHIMOKATSU”（シモカツ）
(Circle Katsudou Happyoukai)
Exhibits and presentations/performances from various Mutsu City clubs/circles.
Date: Sunday March 6, 2016
Time:
- Exhibit Hall: 10:00～16:00
- Stage Presentations: 13:00～ (doors open 12:45)
Admission: Free
Mutsu Science Museum March Free Admission Days
Mutsu Science Museum Free Admission Days
むつ科学技術館無料開放
Free admission to the Mutsu Science Museum for six days at the end of March.
Date: March 25-30, 2016 (Open on Monday March 28)
Time: 9:30-16:30 (last admission 16:00)
Mutsu Science Museum むつ科学技術館
693 Sekine Kitasekine (むつ市関根北関根693)
Mutsu, Aomori Prefecture 035-0022
More Information:
Mutsu Science Museum (Japanese): http://www.jmsfmml.or.jp/msm/p5/p5_2.htm
むつ科学技術館無料開放
Free admission to the Mutsu Science Museum for six days at the end of March.
Date: March 25-30, 2016 (Open on Monday March 28)
Time: 9:30-16:30 (last admission 16:00)
Mutsu Science Museum むつ科学技術館
693 Sekine Kitasekine (むつ市関根北関根693)
Mutsu, Aomori Prefecture 035-0022
More Information:
Mutsu Science Museum (Japanese): http://www.jmsfmml.or.jp/msm/p5/p5_2.htm
Thursday, 25 February 2016
2016 Yokohama Nanohana Marathon
2016 Yokohama Nanohana Marathon よこはまマラソン大会
Website (Japanese): http://www.lap.co.jp/nanohana2016/
The 26th annual "marathon" (10km, 5km, 3km, and 2km courses only) is part of the Canola Festival in Yokohama Town.
Date: Sunday May 15, 2016
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:
Website (Japanese): http://www.lap.co.jp/nanohana2016/
The 26th annual "marathon" (10km, 5km, 3km, and 2km courses only) is part of the Canola Festival in Yokohama Town.
Date: Sunday May 15, 2016
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:
- 2500yen High School Aged Students & Older
- 1000yen Junior High School Aged Students & Younger
2016 Canola Festival in Yokohama Town
2016 Canola Festival in Yokohama
2016 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 14-15, 2016 (Sat.-Sun.)
Location: Mameda Special Event Site (大豆田特設会場) (map)
Admission: Free (fees may apply for some events)
2016 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 14-15, 2016 (Sat.-Sun.)
Location: Mameda Special Event Site (大豆田特設会場) (map)
Admission: Free (fees may apply for some events)
Fujisaki Town Culture Association Festival 2016
Fujisaki Town Culture Association Festival 2016
第７回藤崎町文化協会フェスティバル (Fujisaki-machi Bunka Kyoukai Festival)
An event showcasing the works/activities of various cultural activity groups.
Date:March 5-6, 2016
Time: 10:00-15:30
Location: Fujisaki Town Culture Center 藤崎町文化センター (map)
Admission: Free
Events/Attractions:
Fujisaki Town Culture Center 藤崎町文化センター
1 Chome-1 Nishitoyoda (南津軽郡藤崎町西豊田１丁目１)
Fujisaki, Minamitsugaru District, Aomori Prefecture 038-3803
第７回藤崎町文化協会フェスティバル (Fujisaki-machi Bunka Kyoukai Festival)
An event showcasing the works/activities of various cultural activity groups.
Date:March 5-6, 2016
Time: 10:00-15:30
Location: Fujisaki Town Culture Center 藤崎町文化センター (map)
Admission: Free
Events/Attractions:
- Craft Displays & Workshops
- Food & Drink Corner
- Geinou Happyoukai Performances (Sunday March 6, 10:00-15:00)
Fujisaki Town Culture Center 藤崎町文化センター
1 Chome-1 Nishitoyoda (南津軽郡藤崎町西豊田１丁目１)
Fujisaki, Minamitsugaru District, Aomori Prefecture 038-3803
Wednesday, 24 February 2016
SwingBerry Jazz Orchestra Concert 2016
SwingBerry Jazz Orchestra Concert 2016
スイングベリー ジャズ オーケストラ コンサート
Enjoy beloved Ghibli theme songs in a big band jazz performance featuring guest vocalist Makoto Sakurada.
Date: Sunday March 20, 2016
Time: 13:30～ (doors open 13:00)
Location: Hachinohe City Nango Cultural Hall 八戸南郷文化ホール (map)
Admission: Adults: 1000yen, High School Students & Younger: Free
スイングベリー ジャズ オーケストラ コンサート
Enjoy beloved Ghibli theme songs in a big band jazz performance featuring guest vocalist Makoto Sakurada.
Date: Sunday March 20, 2016
Time: 13:30～ (doors open 13:00)
Location: Hachinohe City Nango Cultural Hall 八戸南郷文化ホール (map)
Admission: Adults: 1000yen, High School Students & Younger: Free
Zelkova Ensemble Concert 2016
Zelkova Ensemble Concert 2016
第１５回記念公演 ゼルコバアンサンブルコンサート
Enjoy a special recitation and music collaboration to celebrate the 15th performance of this local Towada 4-piece ensemble (flute, violin, cello and piano).
Date: Saturday March 19, 2016
Time: 14:00～ (doors open 13:30)
Location: Towada Shimin Bunka Center, Shougaigakushuu Hall
十和田市民文化センター 生涯学習ホール (map)
Admission: Free
第１５回記念公演 ゼルコバアンサンブルコンサート
Enjoy a special recitation and music collaboration to celebrate the 15th performance of this local Towada 4-piece ensemble (flute, violin, cello and piano).
Time: 14:00～ (doors open 13:30)
Location: Towada Shimin Bunka Center, Shougaigakushuu Hall
十和田市民文化センター 生涯学習ホール (map)
Admission: Free
Friday, 19 February 2016
Oma Onsen Cup Karaoke Contest 2016
Oma Onsen Cup Karaoke Contest 2016
第2回 おおま温泉杯 カラオケ大会 (Oma Onsen Hai Karaoke Taikai)
Date: Sunday March 27, 2016
Time: 14:00～
Location: Oma Onsen おおま温泉海峡保養センター (map)
Admission: 380yen Adult, 330yen Children, 170yen Infants
Events/Attractions:
第2回 おおま温泉杯 カラオケ大会 (Oma Onsen Hai Karaoke Taikai)
Date: Sunday March 27, 2016
Time: 14:00～
Location: Oma Onsen おおま温泉海峡保養センター (map)
Admission: 380yen Adult, 330yen Children, 170yen Infants
Events/Attractions:
- Special Guest: Yoshimi Kitano (Enka Singer, Towada City, Aomori)
- Live Shamisen Performance
- Oma, Sai, & Kazamaura Group Dance Performances
- Prize Drawings
- Free Bus (groups of 5+, advance reservation required)
Thursday, 18 February 2016
Misawa Surf Clam Festival 2016
Misawa Surf Clam Festival 2016
第16回三沢ほっきまつり (Misawa Hokki Matsuri)
A festival celebrating Misawa's favourite winter seafood, hokki (Japanese surf clam, a.k.a. hokkigai). Events include free samples of hokki cuisine, hokki and other local product sales, a clam shucking competition, and children's taiko drumming performance.
第16回三沢ほっきまつり (Misawa Hokki Matsuri)
A festival celebrating Misawa's favourite winter seafood, hokki (Japanese surf clam, a.k.a. hokkigai). Events include free samples of hokki cuisine, hokki and other local product sales, a clam shucking competition, and children's taiko drumming performance.
Wednesday, 17 February 2016
All AROUND 90's + middle&mellow
All AROUND 90's + middle&mellow
Music/LuxuryDrink/Accessories/Furniture
Enjoy some good alcohol and an "evening picnic" with 90's music, handcrafted furniture, and specially selected crafts/goods (including 3/11 Disaster charity goods from "tovo") in Hirosaki.
Music/LuxuryDrink/Accessories/Furniture
Enjoy some good alcohol and an "evening picnic" with 90's music, handcrafted furniture, and specially selected crafts/goods (including 3/11 Disaster charity goods from "tovo") in Hirosaki.
Aomori Bar-Gai 2016 Vol 7
Aomori Bar-Gai 2016 Vol 7 あおもりバル街
Enjoy a special "bar menu" (1 drink + small appetizer/snack) at a maximum of five participating drinking establishments in Aomori City.
Enjoy a special "bar menu" (1 drink + small appetizer/snack) at a maximum of five participating drinking establishments in Aomori City.
Tuesday, 16 February 2016
Towada on Shiawase Bombi Garu
Towada City will be featured in this week's episode of "Shiawase Bombi Garu" (Happy Poor Girls 幸せ!ボンビーガール) airing tonight, Tuesday February 16, 2016, at 10pm on Nippon TV (NTV or RAB in Aomori).
The show will feature Tokio singer & bassist Tatsuya Yamaguchi, and announcer Kyoko Uchida taking a trip to Yamayo, a local "super cheap" supermarket with 2000yen to spend on ingredients for a meal for 10 people. Local mascots Towada Families will also make a special appearance.
The show will feature Tokio singer & bassist Tatsuya Yamaguchi, and announcer Kyoko Uchida taking a trip to Yamayo, a local "super cheap" supermarket with 2000yen to spend on ingredients for a meal for 10 people. Local mascots Towada Families will also make a special appearance.
Kamafuseyama Ski Carnival 2016
Kamafuseyama Ski Carnival 2016 釜臥山スキー場カーニバル
(a.k.a Mt. Kamafuse)
Head to head downhill ski races ("Dual Race") in the morning,. In the evening, skiing with lit pine torches to make characters out of fire, and fireworks.
(Note: Event(s) may be changed or rescheduled depending on weather conditions.)
(a.k.a Mt. Kamafuse)
Head to head downhill ski races ("Dual Race") in the morning,. In the evening, skiing with lit pine torches to make characters out of fire, and fireworks.
(Note: Event(s) may be changed or rescheduled depending on weather conditions.)
Monday, 15 February 2016
Pray for the EARTH 2016
Pray for the EARTH 2016
いのちをつなげる Life is Beautiful
Website: http://prayfortheearth.jimdo.com/ (Japanese)
Disaster recovery fundraiser and memorial event for the March 11th, 2011 Great East Japan Disaster.
Date: Sunday, March 13, 2016
Time: 10:00-16:00
Location: Towada Civic Center Plaza 十和田市民交流プラザ (map)
*free parking for event*
Admission: Free (fees may be required for workshops)
*Donations towards the March 11, 2011 Great East Japan Disaster recovery effort greatly appreciated*
Events/Attractions:
いのちをつなげる Life is Beautiful
Website: http://prayfortheearth.jimdo.com/ (Japanese)
Date: Sunday, March 13, 2016
Time: 10:00-16:00
Location: Towada Civic Center Plaza 十和田市民交流プラザ (map)
*free parking for event*
Admission: Free (fees may be required for workshops)
*Donations towards the March 11, 2011 Great East Japan Disaster recovery effort greatly appreciated*
Events/Attractions:
- Stage Shows
- Kitasato University saxopigs
- Kids Dancers
- Towada Families
- Etc.
- Charity Workshops
- Food
- Marketplace & Diaster Recovery Charity Goods
- Etc.
Yogoshiyama Orchid Festival 2016
Yogoshiyama Orchid Festival 2016
第29回夜越山洋ランまつり (Yogoshiyama Youran Matsuri)
See approximately 150 types of orchids!
第29回夜越山洋ランまつり (Yogoshiyama Youran Matsuri)
See approximately 150 types of orchids!
Monday, 8 February 2016
Fukuura Kabuki Spring 2016 Performance
Fukuura Kabuki Spring 2016 Performance
福浦の歌舞伎 平成２８年 春の特別上演
Fukuura Kabuki is a northern style kabuki passed down by fisher people in Fukuura (Sai Village) for over a hundred years and is an Aomori Prefecture designated Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property.
福浦の歌舞伎 平成２８年 春の特別上演
Fukuura Kabuki is a northern style kabuki passed down by fisher people in Fukuura (Sai Village) for over a hundred years and is an Aomori Prefecture designated Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property.
Friday, 5 February 2016
Shichinohe 229 Garlic Festival 2016
229 Festival 2016 第7回２２９フェスティバル
(Note: 229 can be read in Japanese as "ni-ni-ku" which sounds like the word for garlic, "ninniku")
Date: Monday February 29, 2016
Time: 9:00-15:00
Location: Tenmabayashi Taiikukan (Gymnasium) 天間林体育館 (map)
(Note: 229 can be read in Japanese as "ni-ni-ku" which sounds like the word for garlic, "ninniku")
Date: Monday February 29, 2016
Time: 9:00-15:00
Location: Tenmabayashi Taiikukan (Gymnasium) 天間林体育館 (map)
Hiranai Winter Sonic 2016
Hiranai Winter Sonic 2016 平内ウィンターソニック
A winter entertainment, music and food extravaganza!
A winter entertainment, music and food extravaganza!
Sakura Yabusame 2016
Cherry Blossom Horseback Archery 2016
第13回桜流鏑馬 (Sakura Yabusame)
Women's yabusame horseback archery competition under the cherry blossom trees!
第13回桜流鏑馬 (Sakura Yabusame)
Women's yabusame horseback archery competition under the cherry blossom trees!
Thursday, 4 February 2016
Wednesday, 3 February 2016
Winter Nishimeya Photo Contest 2016
Winter Nishimeya Photo Contest 2016
冬のにしめや写真コンテスト２０１６ (Fuyu no Nishimeya Shashin Contest)
A contest to showcase the winter scenery, people, food, and events of Nishimeya.
冬のにしめや写真コンテスト２０１６ (Fuyu no Nishimeya Shashin Contest)
A contest to showcase the winter scenery, people, food, and events of Nishimeya.
Nishimeya Winter Festival n2016
Nishimeya Winter Festival n2016
ニシメヤ冬まつり n2016 (Nishimeya Fuyu Festival)
Winter food and fun! (Also a great chance to take photos for the Winter Nishimeya Photo Contest.)
ニシメヤ冬まつり n2016 (Nishimeya Fuyu Festival)
Winter food and fun! (Also a great chance to take photos for the Winter Nishimeya Photo Contest.)
Monday, 1 February 2016
Towada Library Temporary Closure Notice
The Towada City Library will be closed from Monday February 22-Friday February 26, 2016 for a book collection inspection.
During this time, books should be returned using the book return drop box (返本ポスト). In order to prevent damage, CDs and DVDs should be returned to the library service counter.
More Information:
Towada City Library Website (Japanese): http://www.towada-lib.jp/
During this time, books should be returned using the book return drop box (返本ポスト). In order to prevent damage, CDs and DVDs should be returned to the library service counter.
More Information:
Towada City Library Website (Japanese): http://www.towada-lib.jp/
Aomori Band Brass Festa 2016
Aomori Band Brass Festa 2016
第16回青森県市民バンドブラスフェスタ (Aomori-ken Shimin Band Brass Festa)
Performance showcasing various brass bands from around Aomori Prefecture.
第16回青森県市民バンドブラスフェスタ (Aomori-ken Shimin Band Brass Festa)
Performance showcasing various brass bands from around Aomori Prefecture.
Towada Street Festa and Bonus Days
Out and About the Town! Towada Street Festa
第17回飛び出せ 街へ！！とわだストリートフェスタ
(Tobidase Machi He!! Towada Street Festa)
Central shopping arcade sales event celebrating lunar new year.
第17回飛び出せ 街へ！！とわだストリートフェスタ
(Tobidase Machi He!! Towada Street Festa)
Central shopping arcade sales event celebrating lunar new year.
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