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Showing posts with label Kanchogai Street. Show all posts

Friday, 29 September 2017

Towada Yosakoi Dream Festival 2017

Towada Yosakoi Dream Festival 2017
2017とわだYosakoi夢まつり (Towada Yosakoi Yume Matsuri)
Official Website (Japanese): http://www.towada.or.jp/yosakoi/

See various Aomori groups performing yosakoi, a type of dance where large teams perform amazingly choreographed routines featuring an energizing combination of modern music, traditional Japanese dance moves, props such as fans, umbrellas and naruko (small wooden clappers), and on-the-spot costume changes.

Towada Yosakoi Dream Festival 2017 poster 平成29年とわだYosakoi夢まつり ポスター Towada Yosakoi Yume Matsuri)

Date: October1, 2017 (Rain or Shine!)
Time: 10:00-17:00
(road closed to traffic on Kanchogai Street between the Library and City Hall from 8:30-18:00)
Admission: Free
Location: Central Towada
  • In Front of Tohoku Denryoku 東北電力前
  • In Front of
  • In Front of Sakura Hiroba 桜広場前

Thursday, 17 August 2017

Towada Fall Festival 2017

Towada Fall Festival 2017
平成29年度十和田秋まつり (Towada Aki Matsuri)

The Fall Festival is the biggest annual festival in central Towada. Enjoy various performances, parades of large floats and portable shrines, a festival music competition (drum, flute, and hand cymbal), a variety of different food stalls and more!
Towada Fall Festival 2017 poster 平成29年度十和田秋まつり ポスター Aki Matsuri

Date: September 8-10, 2017 *Rain or Shine*
Location: Central Towada (various - see map)
Admission: Free

Friday, 30 June 2017

Towada Summer Festival Fireworks Display 2017

Towada Summer Festival Fireworks Display 2017
十和田市夏まつり第60回花火大会 (Towada-shi natsu matsuri hanabi taikai)

Food stalls and fireworks right in the heart of the city--great chance to wear a yukata (cotton summer kimono)!

Towada Summer Festival Fireworks Display 2017 flyer 平成29年 十和田市夏まつり第60回花火大会 チラシ

Date: Monday August 14 Saturday August 19, September 16, 2017
(*Rain Dates: September 17, 18, 2017*)
Time: 19:00-20:30 (road closures 17:30-21:00)
Location: Kanchogai Street 官庁街通り (map)
Admission: Free
Opening Attraction: 18:30-18:50 Towada Bayashi (Festival Music) Performance

Kanchogai Street 官庁街通り
Nishinibancho (青森県十和田市西二番町)
Towada City, Aomori Prefecture 034-0082


More Information:
Towada Sightseeing Promotion Division (Japanese): https://www.facebook.com/十和田市観光推進課-468874536643716/

Tuesday, 27 June 2017

Towada Samba Carnival 2017

Towada Samba Carnival 2017 十和田サンバカーニバル
Official Website (Japanese): http://sanba-de-samba.net/

A summer event featuring a music festival (music and dance performances, etc.) and samba parade!
Towada Samba Carnival 2017 poster 十和田サンバカーニバル 平成29年 ポスター

Date: Saturday August 5, 2017
Time:
    Music Festival: 12:00-16:00
    Opening Ceremony: 16:45-17:00
    Parade: 17:00-19:00
Location(s):
    Music Festival
  • Central Parking Lot (in front of Towada City Hall)
    十和田市役所向かい、中央駐車場 (map)
  • Opening Ceremony
  • Intersection in front of Towada Art Center
    現代美術館前交差点
  • Parade
  • Kanchogai Street (from Towada Art Center to Central Parking Lot)
    官庁街通り(現代美術館~中央駐車場)
Admission: Free

Wednesday, 22 March 2017

Towada Spring Festival 2017

Towada Spring Festival 2017
十和田市春まつり (Towada-Shi Haru Matsuri)

Enjoy various events such as horseback archery, yosakoi dance and koto performances under cherry blossom trees in full bloom.
Towada Spring Festival 2017 poster 平成29年十和田市春まつり  ポスター Towada-Shi Haru Matsuri

Date: April 20 - May 5, 2016
Locations:Various
Admission: Free

Thursday, 23 February 2017

2017 Aomori 10 City Festival in Towada

2017 Aomori 10 City Festival in Towada
あおもり10市大祭典in十和田
(Aomori Toshi Taisaiten in Towada)
Event Website (Japanese): http://aomori10shi.jp/

A festival showcasing major festivals and local foods/products, etc. from 10 cities around Aomori Prefecture: Aomori City, Hirosaki City, Hachinohe City, Kuroishi City, Goshogawara City, Towada City, Misawa City, Mutsu City, Tsugaru City, and Hirakawa City.
Aomori 10 Cities Festival in Towada flyer front あおもり10市大祭典in十和田 チラシ表 Aomori 10 Cities Festival in Towada flyer back あおもり10市大祭典in十和田 チラシ裏
Date: September 23-24, 2017
Time:
   Saturday September 23: 10:00-20:00
   Sunday September 24: 10:00-15:00
Location: Kanchogai Street Area 官庁街通り周辺 (map)
2017 Aomori 10 City Festival in Towada Venue Map 平成29年あおもり10市大祭典in十和田 会場案内

Admission: Free (parade paid seating may be available?)

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:

Friday, 19 August 2016

Towada Yosakoi Dream Festival 2016

Towada Yosakoi Dream Festival 2016
2016とわだYosakoi夢まつり (Towada Yosakoi Yume Matsuri)
Official Website (Japanese): http://www.towada.or.jp/yosakoi/

See various Aomori groups performing yosakoi, a type of dance where large teams perform amazingly choreographed routines featuring an energizing combination of modern music, traditional Japanese dance moves, props such as fans, umbrellas and naruko (small wooden clappers), and on-the-spot costume changes.

Towada Yosakoi Dream Festival 2016 poster 平成28年とわだYosakoi夢まつり ポスター Towada Yosakoi Yume Matsuri)

Date: September 24-25, 2016 (Rain or Shine!)
Time:September 24: 15:00-17:00; September 25: 9:30-17:00
(road closed to traffic on Kanchogai Street between the Library and City Hall from 8:30-18:00)
Admission: Free
Location: Central Towada
  • In Front of City Hall 十和田市役所前
  • In Front of Sakura Hiroba 桜広場前
  • Towada Central Park 緑地公園

Thursday, 18 August 2016

Towada Fall Festival 2016

Towada Fall Festival 2016
平成28年度十和田秋まつり (Towada Aki Matsuri)

The Fall Festival is the biggest annual festival in central Towada. Enjoy various performances, parades of large floats and portable shrines, a festival music competition (drum, flute, and hand cymbal), a variety of different food stalls and more!

Towada Fall Festival 2016 poster 平成28年度十和田秋まつり ポスター Aki Matsuri


Date: September 9-11, 2016 *Rain or Shine*
Location: Central Towada (various - see map)
Admission: Free

Friday, 15 July 2016

Towada Summer Festival Fireworks Display 2016

Towada Summer Festival Fireworks Display 2016
平成28年度十和田市夏まつり第59回花火大会 (Towada-shi natsu matsuri hanabi taikai)

Food stalls and fireworks right in the heart of the city--great chance to wear a yukata (cotton summer kimono)!
Towada Summer Festival Fireworks Display 2016 poster 平成28年十和田夏まつろ花火大会 ポスター

Date: Sunday August 14, 2016
(Rain Date: Monday August 15, Saturday August 20)
Time: 19:00-20:30 (road closures 17:30-21:00)
Location: Kanchogai Street 官庁街通り (map)
Admission: Free

Kanchogai Street 官庁街通り
Nishinibancho (青森県十和田市西二番町)
Towada City, Aomori Prefecture 034-0082


More Information:
Yururira Towada (Japanese): http://www.towada-kankou.jp/event/event-summer.html#summer-fes

Towada Samba Carnival 2016

Towada Samba Carnival 2016 十和田サンバカーニバル
Official Website (Japanese): http://sanba-de-samba.net/

A summer event featuring a music festival (music and dance performances, etc.) and samba parade!

Date: Saturday August 6, 2016
Time:
    Music Festival: 11:00-15:00
    Parade: 17:00-19:00
Location(s):
    Music Festival
  • Central Parking Lot (in front of Towada City Hall)
    十和田市役所向かい、中央駐車場 (map)
  • Parade
  • Kanchogai Street (from Towada Art Center to Central Parking Lot)
    官庁街通り(現代美術館~中央駐車場)
Admission: Free
Events/Attractions:
  • Music Festival (Song, Dance & Other Performances)
  • Tohoku Local Mascot Character Special Event
    (Over 20 groups--including out-of-prefecture groups!--will participate!)
  • Parade
  • Etc.

Sunday, 10 April 2016

Kanchogai Street Cherry Blossom Photo Submission Call 2016

Kanchogai Street Cherry Blossom Photo Submission Call 2016
十和田市官庁街通りの桜写真募集
(Towada-shi Kanchogai Dori no Sakura Shashin Boshuu)

The Towada Tourism Association is putting out a call for submissions of photos of cherry blossoms along Kanchogai Dori to display at the Cherry Blossom Viewing Area (桜展望台) during the Towada Spring Festival.
Towada City Kanchogai Street Cherry Blossom Photo Submission Call 2016 平成28年十和田市官庁街通りの桜写真募集

Theme: "Towada & Me" 十和田とわたし (Towada to Watashi)
Submission Period: April 6-30, 2016

Monday, 4 April 2016

Towada Walking 2016

Towada Walking 2016 十和田ウォーク

Part of the Towada Spring Festival 2016 Taisosai Festival (Celebration of the Creation of the Inaoi Canal). Enjoy a walking tour of various spots related to the creation of the Inaoi Canal--a vital development for the formation of modern Towada City.
Towada Walking 2016 Spring Festival Taisosai 十和田ウォーク 十和田市春まつり 太素祭

Date: Tuesday May 3, 2016
Time: 8:30~ (Registration from 7:30)
Registration/Meeting Location: Sakura Hiroba 桜の広場  (map)
(Participants will go by bus from the meeting location to the start point of each course)
Cost: 2000yen (1000yen for elementary students & younger)
(Pay at registration on the day-of. Includes: Participation Certificate & Present, Toutetsu Eki Soba, Bus Costs, Insurance)

Wednesday, 2 March 2016

Towada Spring Festival 2016

Towada Spring Festival 2016
十和田市春まつり (Towada-Shi Haru Matsuri)

Enjoy various events such as yosakoi dance and koto performances under cherry blossom trees in full bloom.
Towada Spring Festival 2016 poster Towada-Shi Haru Matsuri 平成28年 十和田市春まつり  ポスター

Date: April 20 - May 5, 2016
Locations:Various
Admission: Free

Tuesday, 17 November 2015

X-Mas Marriage Hunting Party

X-Mas Marriage Hunting Party Xmas 婚活パーティ- (X-Mas Konkatsu Party)

Towada X-Mas Marriage Hunting Konkatsu Party flyer 十和田市 平成27年度 Xmas婚活パーティー チラシ

Date: Saturday, December 19, 2015
Time: 12:30-17:00 (Registration from 12:00)
Location: JA Towada Oirase Honten 3rd Floor JA十和田おいらせ本店3階 (map)
Admission: 2000yen
Eligibility: Age 20+ Single Men (Towada farmers only) & Women (no occupation or residency restrictions) (max. 15 participants of each gender)
Schedule:
JA Towada Oirase Honten
  • 12:00 Registration
  • 12:30 Event Begins
  • 12:40 1-on-1 Self Introduction Talk
  • 13:20 Macaroni Christmas Wreath Making
  • Once wreaths are finished: Christmas party (hors d'oeuvres、etc. provided) 
Kanchogai Street
  • 14:50 "Hai, pose!" in Kanchogai Dori Game (photo scavenger hunt)
Towada Art Center
  • 15:30 Art Center Viewing Time & Cafe Free Talk Time (Towada Art Center original sweets & drink provided) 
  • 16:30 Doki Doki "Coupling" under the Flower Horse
  • 17:00 Event Ends
Notes:
  • Please wear weather appropriate clothes and walking shoes
  • Photo scavenger hunt "Hai, pose!" in Kanchogai Dori Game requires one cell phone with photo capabilities per team
  • Participants can take home the macaroni wreaths they make
  • Participants are responsible for transportation (and any associated costs thereof) to the venue
Registration Deadline: Friday, November 11, 2015
Registration Methods:
  1. Email: Download and fill in the event registration Word file (see sample translated form below), and email the completed form to noui@city.towada.lg.jp
  2. Fax/Mail/Hand Delivery: Complete the event registration form and fax, mail, or hand deliver to the following address:
    十和田市農業後継者対策協議会(十和田市役所 十和田市農業委員会内)
    〒034-8615 青森県十和田市西十二番町6-1
    FAX 0176-22-9399
  3. Phone: Call 0176-51-6740 between 8:30-17:15 on weekdays to register


JA Towada Oirase Honten JA十和田おいらせ本店
4-28 Nishijusanbancho 十和田市西三番町4‐28
Towada, Aomori Prefecture 034-0081

More Information:
The Official Portal of the City of Towada (Japanese): http://www.city.towada.lg.jp/docs/2015111600016/

Friday, 4 September 2015

2015 Towada Yosakoi Dream Festival

2015 Towada Yosakoi Dream Festival
2015とわだYosakoi夢まつり (Towada Yosakoi Yume Matsuri)
Official Website (Japanese): http://www.towada.or.jp/yosakoi/

See various Aomori groups performing yosakoi, a type of dance where large teams perform amazingly choreographed routines featuring an energizing combination of modern music, traditional Japanese dance moves, props such as fans, umbrellas and naruko (small wooden clappers), and on-the-spot costume changes.

2015 Towada Yosakoi Yume Matsuri Yosakoi Dream Festival Flyer 平成27年度 とわだYosakoi夢まつり チラシ

Date: Sunday, September 27, 2015 (Rain or Shine!)
Time: 10:00-17:00
(road closed to traffic on Kanchogai Street between the Library and City Hall from 8:30-18:00)
Location: Central Towada (various)
Admission: Free
Events/Attractions:
Saturday, September 26 
  • 15:00-17:00 Zenyasai  前夜祭 (pre-event event) (Komakko Hiroba 駒っこ広場) 
Sunday, September 27 
  • 10:24~ Nursery School Collaboration "100 Nursery School Children" Performance 保育園によるスペシャルコラブ「100人園児」   (In Front of City Hall 十和田市役所前)
  • 13:30~ Large Flag Waving Performance (In Front of Sakura Hiroba 桜広場前)
  • 11:00-13:00 Parade Performances (In Front of City Hall 十和田市役所前)
  • Stage Performances (11:00-13:00, 14:00-16:15 Chuo Park 中央公園緑地, 14:00-16:40 In Front of Sakura Hiroba 桜広場前)

2014 Towada Yosakoi Dream Festival Yume Matsuri とわだYosakoi夢まつり
 2014 Towada Yosakoi Dream Festival Yume Matsuri とわだYosakoi夢まつり
 2014 Towada Yosakoi Dream Festival Yume Matsuri とわだYosakoi夢まつり

Residents All Perform Together! "Circle Dance" Yosakoi 
市民みんなで演舞!輪踊りよさこい (Shimin Minna de Enbu! Waodori Yosakoi)

Practice: Saturday, September 26 15:00~ (Komakko Hiroba 駒っこ広場)
Performances: Sunday, September 27
  • 10:34~ Integrated Dance with Residents "Yocchore" 市民と一緒に総踊り「よっちょれ」 (Shimin to Issho ni Souodori "Yocchore")  (In Front of City Hall 十和田市役所前)
  • 14:00~ Special Integrated Dance Project "Residents All Dance Together" 総踊り特別企画「市民みんなで総踊り」 (Souodori Tokubetsu Kikaku "Shimin Minna de Souodori") (In Front of Sakura Hiroba 桜広場前)
Detailed Schedule (Japanese)
2015 Towada Yosakoi Yume Matsuri Yosakoi Dream Festival Schedule 平成27年度とわだYosakoi夢まつり タイムスケジュール

Venue Maps
Towada Yosakoi Dream Festival Yume Matsuri Zenyasai Venue Map とわだYosakoi夢まつり 前夜祭会場図
Saturday, September 26 - Zenyasai
Towada Yosakoi Dream Festival Yume Matsuri Parade & Stage Venue Map とわだYosakoi夢まつり パレード・ステージ会場図
Sunday, September 27 - Parade Route (Above); Stage Venues (Below)
Towada City Hall 十和田市役所
6-1 Nishi Junibancho 十和田市西十二番町6-1


More Information:
2015 Towada Yosakoi Yume Matsuri Website (Japanese): http://www.towada.or.jp/yosakoi/

Wednesday, 2 September 2015

2015 Towada Fall Festival

2015 Towada Fall Festival
平成27年度十和田秋まつり (Towada aki matsuri)

The Fall Festival is the biggest annual festival in central Towada. Enjoy various performances,  parades of large floats and portable shrines, a festival music competition (drum, flute, and hand cymbal), a variety of different food stalls and more!

2015 Towada Fall Festival Poster Aki Matsuri 平成27年 十和田秋まつり ポスター
Date: September 11-13, 2015 *Rain or Shine*
Location: Central Towada (various - see map)
Admission: Free
Events/Attractions:
  • food stalls
  • float parade
  • portable shrine carrying
  • various performances (Yosakoi, hip hop, etc.)
  • Towada Bayashi (festival music) competition
  • etc.
2014 Towada Fall Festival Float Parade 平成26年十和田秋まつり 山車薄暮運行
2014 Towada Fall Festival Float Parade
2014 Towada Fall Festival Mikoshi (portable shrine carrying) 平成26年 十和田秋まつり みこし
2014 Towada Fall Festival Mikoshi (portable shrine carrying)
2014 Towada Fall Festival Yosakoi Dance 平成26年 十和田秋まつり よさこい
2014 Towada Fall Festival Yosakoi Dance

Schedule:
Friday, September 11
  • 14:00~ Float Parade (Former National Rte. 4)
  • 17:30~ Nagashi Odori (dancing parade), Mikoshi (portable shrine carrying), Yosakoi dance, hip hop dance, etc. (Kanchogai Street)
Saturday, September 12
  • 13:00~ Opening Ceremony (Kanchogai Street, City Hall)
  • 13:50~ Towada Bayashi Competition (Sumo Dohyo)
  • 15:30-16:30 Kids' Performances (Kanchogai Street, City Hall)
  • 14:00~ Floats on Display (Kanchogai Street)
  • 17:30~ Twilight Float Parade (Kanchogai Street)
  • 18:45~ Umajin Parade (Kanchogai Street)
  • 18:50~ Evening Float Parade (Kanchogai Street)
Sunday, September 13
  • 14:00~ Float Parade (Former National Rte. 4)
  • 17:00~ Kayou (Popular Song) Show

Events Venue Map

Road Closure & Parking Maps
2015 Towada Fall Festival Former National Rte 4 Road Closures & Parking Map 平成27年十和田秋まつり 旧国道4号交通規制図・駐車場案内
9/11 & 13 - Former National Rte. 4
2015 Towada Fall Festival Kanchogai Street Road Closure & Parking Map 平成27年 十和田秋まつり 官庁街通り交通規制図・駐車場案内
9/11 & 12 - Kanchogai Street
More Information:
Towada City Tourist Information Portal Site Yururira Towada (Japanese): http://www.towada-kankou.jp/2015/09/26.html

Friday, 28 August 2015

2015 Towada Komakaido Marathon

20th Towada Komakaido Marathon
第20回とわだ駒街道マラソン大会
Towada Komakaido Marathon Flyer 第20回とわだ駒街道マラソン大会 パンフレット

Date: Sunday, October 11, 2015
Location: Track & Field Track (start/finish) 陸上競技場, Kanchogai Street 官庁街通り
Divisions: Half Marathon (high school students & older); 10km; 5km; 3km; 2km
Schedule:
  • 7:00-8:20 Registration
  • 8:30~ Opening Ceremony
  • 9:00~ Half Marathon Start (max. 180min.)
  • 9:05~ 3km Start
  • 9:10~ 2km Start (max. 30min)
  • 9:45~ 5km Start
  • 9:55~ 10km Start 
Entry Fees:
  • 3500yen Half Marathon
  • 2500yen 10km
  • 2000yen 2km, 3km, 5km (19 or older)
  • 1000yen 2km, 3km, 5km (18 or younger) 
Registration Methods:

Method
Internet
Phone
Japan Post Money Transfer
Run Net
Sports Entry
0570-550-846
(Weekdays 10:00-17:30)
Use Form included in Pamphlet*
Service & Handling Fees
205yen for entry fees totaling up to 4000yen
5.15% for entry fees totaling 4001yen or more
200yen
300yen
Service Counter:  130yen
ATM: 80yen
Accepted Payment Methods
Convenience Store Payment, Credit Card
Convenience Store Payment, Credit Card, Net Bank, PayEasy
Convenience Store Payment, Credit Card
Cash, Japan Post Account Direct Withdrawal
Number of Entries Possible
Group and Individual
Group and Individual
Individual Only
Individual Only
Registration Deadline: Friday, September 4, 2015

*Pamphlets available at Towada City Hall, Towadako Machi Shisho, Towada Taiiku Center (Gym)

Sample Japan Post Money Transfer Form
金額: Amount in yen (千= Thousands 百=Hundreds 十=Tens 円=Yen)
参加者氏名(振込人): Entrant Name (either Japanese (kanji or katakana) or English(?))
フリガナ: Phonetic Reading (in katakana)
性別: Gender (男= Male 女= Female)
生年月日: Birthday (T・S・H = Taisho, Showa, Heisei 年=Year (according to the Japanese calendar, e.g. S60 = 1985, H2 = 1990) 月=Month 日=Day)
現住所: Current Address (都= To (Capital Prefecture, i.e. Tokyo) 道= Do (Governorship, i.e. Hokkaido 府= Fu (Urban Prefectures, i.e. Osaka, Kyoto) 県= Ken ("Regular" Prefecture, i.e. everything else))
※アパート等の部屋番語までご記入ください: Please include the apartment, etc. room number
大会当日年齢: Age as of the day of the event
満歳: Age by the end of the year
種目記号: Division Code
Tシャツサイズ(メンズサイズ): T-Shirt Size (Men's Sizes)
自宅電話番号: Home Phone Number
勤務先電話番号: Work Phone Number
(If applicable: 所属名: Organization, e.g. school name: max of 7 characters)
(For entrants under 18 years of age: 保護者氏名: Guardian Name (印 Stamp Hanko/Seal)
参加者との続柄: Relationship to Entrant)
ご依頼人住所氏名: Applicant Address and Name

Division Codes:
Half Marathon
V1: Male, High School Student up to 39 years old
V2: Female. High School Student up to 39 years old
W1: Male, in 40s
W2: Female, in 40s
X1: Male, 50 or older
X2: Female, 50 or older

2km
A: Male Elementary School 4th-6th Grader
B: Male Elementary School 1st-3rd Grader
C: Female Elementary School 4th-6th Grader
D: Female Elementary School 1st-3rd Grader
E: Jogging (any age/gender)

3km
F: Male, Junior High School Student
G: Female, Junior High School Student
H: Male, High School Student or older
I: Female, High School Student or older

5km
J: Male, Junior High School Student or older (up to 39 years old)
K: Female, Junior High School Student or older (up to 39 years old)
L: Male, 40s
M: Female, 40s
R: Male, 50 or older
S: Female, 50 or older

10km
N: Male, Junior High School Student or older (up to 39 years old)
O: Female, Junior High School Student or older (up to 39 years old)
P: Male, 40s
Q: Female, 40s
T: Male, 50 or older
U: Female, 50 or older

Towada Track & Field Track 十和田市陸競技場


Course Map:

More Information:
The Official Portal of the City of Towada (Japanese): http://www.city.towada.lg.jp/docs/2015062900043/

Thursday, 16 July 2015

2015 Towada Summer Festival Fireworks Display

2015 Towada Summer Festival Fireworks Display
平成27年度十和田市夏まつり第58回花火大会 (Towada-shi natsu matsuri hanabi taikai)
Towada Summer Festival Fireworks Display 十和田夏まつろ花火大会
Picture Source: Towada City Blog
Date: Friday, August 14, 2015 Saturday, August 15, 2015 Sunday, August 30, 2015
Time: 19:00-20:30 (road closures 17:30-21:00)
Location: Kanchogai Street (官庁街通り)
Admission: FREE
Events/Attractions: Food stalls and fireworks right in the heart of the city--great chance to wear a yukata (cotton summer kimono)!

Wednesday, 1 April 2015

2015 Towada Spring Festival

Towada Spring Festival 2015
十和田市春まつり (Towada-Shi Haru Matsuri)
PDF Flyer (Japanese)

Date: April 20, 2015 (Mon.) - May 5, 2015 (Tue.)
Locations: Kanchogai Street (官庁街通り), Chuo Park (中央公園), Taisozuka/Nitobe Memorial Museum (太素塚・新渡戸記念館)
Admission: Free
Events/Attractions: Various (select details below)

Sakura Viewing Area 桜展望台の開放 :
Date: Daily, April 18th (Sat.)-29th (Wed.), 2015
Time: 9:00-20:00
Location: City Hall - 5th Fl (十和田市役所 新館5F)
Sakura Viewing Area Towada Spring Festival 桜展望台 十和田市 春まつり

Night-time Sakura "Light Up" 夜桜ライトアップ
Date: Daily, April 18th (Sat.)-May 5th (Tue.), 2015
Time: 18:00-22:00
Place: Kanchogai Street (官庁街通り), Chuo Park (中央公園)
Night-Time Sakura Light Up Towada Spring Festival 夜桜ライトアップ 十和田市 春まつり

Horseback Archery 桜流鏑馬 (Sakura Yabusame)
PDF Poster (Japanese only)
Date: Saturday, April 25th- Sunday, April 26, 2015
Time: 10:00-14:00
Place: Chuo Park 中央公園緑地
Events: Women's Yabusame Competition, Horseback Riding Experiences, etc.
Admission: Free
Special Reserved Seat Ticket: 2000yen (includes bento lunch, free leather craft making and horseback riding experience coupons, etc.)

"Street The Party Vol. 4" (hip hop dance?)

Date: Saturday, April 25th, 2015
Time: 13:00-15:00
Place: Sakura Hiroba 桜広場 (the area around the big horseshoe statue) *or Art Station Towada in the event of rain*
Admission: Free

Yosakoi Genki Matsuri よさこい元気まつり
Date: Sunday, April 26th, 2015
Time: 13:00-15:00
Place: Sakura Hiroba 桜広場 (the area around the big horseshoe statue)
*or Art Station Towada in the event of rain*
Admission: Free

Taisozuka Festival 太素祭 (Taisosai)
Date: Sunday, May 3rd-Tuesday, May 5th, 2015
Location: Taisozuka, in front of the Nitobe Memorial Museum (太素塚・新渡戸記念館前)
Events: Taisosai Quiz, Stage Performances, etc.
Admission: Free
2015 Towada Haru Matsuri Spring Festival Flyer H27年十和田市春まつり チラシ

2015 Towada Haru Matsuri Spring Festival Flyer H27年十和田市春まつり チラシ