Showing posts with label Christmas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christmas. Show all posts

Tuesday, 13 December 2016

Andokan Christmas 2016

Andokan Christmas 2016
北の防人大湊 安渡館 クリスマス2016

Illuminations, Christmas concert, and more!
Andokan Christmas 2016 poster 北の防人大湊 安渡館 クリスマス ポスター むつ市 Mutsu City

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

Friday, 9 December 2016

Komakkoland Christmas Week 2016

Komakkoland Christmas Week 2016 駒っこランド クリスマスウィーク

Various Christmas activities and events the whole family can enjoy!

Komakkoland Christmas Week 2016 poster 駒っこランド クリスマスウィーク ポスター

Date: December 18-25, 2016 (closed Mon. Dec. 19)
Time: 9:00-16:30 (last entry 16:00)
Location: Towada Baji Koen, Komakkoland 十和田馬事公苑駒っこランド (map)
Shotokukan Admission:
    Adult: 300yen
    High School & University Student: 100yen
    Junior High School Student & Younger: Free
Events/Attractions:
  • "Santa Lottery" - Every ticket is a winner!
    (*with paid admission to Shotokukan, horse riding experience, or horse drawn cart ride)
  • Mini Santa Search (find Santa for a chance to win a prize!)
  • Christmas Party
    • Sunday December 18, 9:30-15:00
    • Cupcake Present (first 150 people, junior high school students or younger only)
    • Chibikko Horse Picture Contest Award Ceremony
    • Juggling Show
    • Balloon Art
    • Story Telling
    • Mascot Character Bingo (100yen)
    • Christmas DVD Viewings
    • & More!

Towada Baji Koen Komakkoland 十和田馬事公苑駒っこランド
Umeyama-1-1 Fukamochi (青森県十和田市深持梅山1−1)
Towada, Aomori Prefecture 034-0106
0176-26-2100


More Information:
Komakkoland Website (Japanese): http://komakkoland.jp/#kurisumasu

Wednesday, 7 December 2016

X'mas in Gonohe Town 2016

X'mas in Gonohe Town 2016
五戸でスマスX'mas (Gonohe de Sumasu X'mas)

Christmas event featuring various prize/gift chances!

X'mas in Gonohe Town 2016 flyer 五戸でスマスX'mas クリスマス 平成28年
X'mas in Gonohe Town 2016 prize drawing flyer 平成28年 五戸でスマスX'mas クリスマス 歳末大抽選会 チラシ


Date: Saturday, December 17, 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/2016/12/02/「五戸でスマスxmas」開催のお知らせ-2/

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

Wednesday, 16 November 2016

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

Thursday, 10 November 2016

Arts Towada Winter Illumination 2016

Arts Towada Winter Illumination 2016 アーツ・トワダ ウィンターイルミネーション

Enjoy the Towada Art Park illuminated by LED lights every night from December to early January!

Arts Towada Winter Illumination 2016 poster  平成28年度アーツ・トワダ ウィンターイルミネーション ポスター 十和田市


Date: December 2, 2016-January 9, 2017
Time: 16:30-21:00
Admission: Free
Location: Towada Art Park 十和田現代美術館アート広場 (map)
Parking:

Tuesday, 18 October 2016

Rokkasho Villagers' Culture Festival

Rokkasho Villagers' Culture Festival
第41回六ヶ所村 村民文化祭
(Rokkasho-mura Sonmin Bunkasai)

A festival showcasing local music, arts, and culture groups.

Rokkasho Villagers' Culture Festival 2016 poster 平成28年第41回六ヶ所村 村民文化祭 ポスター Rokkasho-mura Sonmin Bunkasai

Date: October 29-30, 2016
Time: 9:00-16:00
Location: Rokkasho Cultural Exchange Plaza Swany
六ヶ所村文化交流プラザ スワニー (map)
Admission: Free

Wednesday, 16 December 2015

Tsugaru Kokeshi Christmas Fair 2015

Tsugaru Kokeshi Christmas Fair 2015
津軽こけしクリスマスフェア2015
Tsugaru Kokeshi Christmas Fair 2015 flyer Kuroishi City 黒石市 平成27年 津軽こけし館 クリスマスフェア チラシ

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/

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)

X'mas in Gonohe Town 2015 flyer 五戸でスマスX'mas クリスマス 平成27年

X'mas in Gonohe Town 2015 flyer 五戸でスマスX'mas クリスマス 平成27年

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/

Friday, 11 December 2015

Andokan Christmas 2015

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

Mutsu Andokan Christmas 2015 flyer むつ 平成27年 北の防人大湊 安渡館 クリスマス

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 Muchran むつ市 マスコット ムチュラン


  • 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

Thursday, 19 November 2015

Mutsu Science Museum Christmas Event

Mutsu Science Museum Christmas Event
むつ科学技術館 クリスマスイベント (Mutsu Kagaku Gijutsukan Christmas Event)
Mutsu Science Museum Christmas Event flyer むつ科学技術館 クリスマスイベント チラシ

Date: Sunday, December 6, 2015
Time: 9:30-15:30
Location: Mutsu Science Museum むつ科学技術館 (map)
Admission:
  • Adult: 300yen
  • High School Student: 200yen
  • Elementary & Junior High School Student: 100yen
  • Pre-School & Younger Children, Adults Aged 65+: Free
Events/Attractions:

Craft Making 
Location: Communication Theater コミュニケーションシアター
Time: Session 1: 9:30-12:00 (registration ends at 11:00)
        Session 2: 13:00-15:30 (registration ends at 15:00)
Cost: Free
  • Boomerang
  • PP (polypropylene band) Dragonfly
  • Straw Airplane
  • Super Ball
  • Original Key Chain
Parent-Child Craft Workshop: Make a Christmas Snowglobe
Location: Science Experiment Workshop 科学実験工房
Time: Session 1: 10:00-11:00
        Session 2: 13:00-14:00
Cost: 100yen
  • Limited to first 16 people (parent-child pairs; child must be junior high school aged or younger)
  • Numbered tickets (整理券) are required to participate. 
  • Tickets will be distributed from 9:30 in front of the Reactor Compartment Display (原子炉室展示室) for Session 1, and from 12:30 at the 1st floor reception desk (1皆受付) for Session 2.
Science Experiments/Demonstrations
Location: 1st Floor Investigation (Tankyuu) Corner  1皆探求コーナー
Cost: Free
  • 11:30-12:00 Let's Investigate the Super Low Salt World
  • 14:00-14:30 Let's Investigate the Mysteries of Dry Ice
Notes/Cautions: Photographs will be taken throughout the event. If you do not want your photograph to be posted on the Museum website, etc. please inform the photographer directly.

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.htm