Aomori Nabe Pride 2016

Aomori Nabe Pride 2016
あおもり鍋自慢 (Aomori Nabe Jiman)

An event gathering 24 different nabe stews/soups from around Aomori all in one place!

Date: Sunday November 27, 2016 (rain or shine!)
Time: 9:30-15:00
Location: Nanbu Town Furusato Sports Park Parking Lot 南部町　ふるさと運動公園 駐車場(map)
Admission: Free
(Purchase required for nabe: 200yen～300yen/bowl)

National Kagura Event Hayachine 2016

National Kagura Event Hayachine 2016
全国神楽大会ハヤチネ2016 (Zenkoku Kagura Taikai Hayachine)

Kagura (神楽), literally meaning "for the pleasure of the gods" is a performance of sacred (Shinto) music and dancing. Across Japan there are many different local regional variations, many of which are designated--either on the municipal, prefectural, or national level--as Important Intangible Folk Cultural Properties (重要無形民俗文化財 juuyou mukei minzoku bunkazai).

This event has been organized to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the designation of Hayachine Kagura (Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture) as a National Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property.

Enjoy kagura performances from various prefectures around Japan, as well as a special guest performance of Barong Dance, a type of lion dance from Bali, Indonesia. Local product and food stalls will also be operating at the venue on both days of the event.

Date: September 3-4, 2016
Time: 9:00-17:00
Location: Atagoyama Park (next to Hanamaki Sogo Bunkazai (Cultural Heritage) Center)
愛宕山公園（花巻市総合文化財センターの隣り）(map)
Admission: 500yen (18 & younger: Free)

2015 B-1 Grand Prix in Towada Winners

The Awards & Closing Ceremony of the 2015 B-1 Grand Prix in Towada was held at the Towada Sumo Dohyo from 5pm on Sunday, October 4th, 2015. The top ten groups as voted for by visitors were announced and presented with certificates and prizes.

1. 千葉県　勝浦市 Chiba-ken, Katsuura-shi
   熱血!！勝浦タンタンメン船団 Netsu Ketsu!! Katsuura Tantanmen Sendan
   Katsuura Tantanmen: ramen-style tantanmen (Japanese version of the Sichuan Chinese Dan Dan noodle) with minced onions, ground meat, and soy sauce based rayu chili oil
   (Official, Japanese) http://katsutan-sendan.com/
   (Unofficial, English) http://trip101.com/article/985/
   
   
2. 長崎県　対馬市 Nagasaki-ken, Tsushima-shi
   対馬とんちゃん部隊 Tsushima Tonchan Butai
   Tsushima Tonchan: grilled pork loin slices marinated in a special spicy sweet sauce made with soy sauce/miso, garlic, sesame oil, etc.
   (Official, Japanese) http://tsushima-tonchan.jp/
   
   
3. 三重県　津市 Mie-ken, Tsu-shi
   津ぎょうざ小学校 Tsu Gyoza Shougakkou
   Tsu Gyoza: large (15cm!) fried gyoza dumplings
   (Official, Japanese) http://tsugyozakyokai.com/
   
   
4. 愛媛県　今治市 Ehime-ken, Imabari-shi
   今治焼豚玉子飯世界普及委員会 Imabari Yakibuta Tamago-meshi Sekai Fukyuu Iinkai
   Imabari Yakibuta Tamago-meshi: rice topped with roast pork, a sunny-side up egg, and special sauce
   (Official, Japanese) http://i-ytm.com/
   (Official, English) http://iciea.jp/i-news/pdf/77/i-News77-18.pdf
   
   
5. 田川ホルモン喰楽歩 Tagawa Hormone Club
   Tagawa Hormone Nabe: "hormone" (innards) marinated with yakiniku sauce, onion, cabbage, Chinese chives and other vegetables all sautéed on a special round hot plate with a sunken center
   (Official, Japanese) http://tagawahormoneclub.jp/
   (Unofficial, English) http://www.crossroadfukuoka.jp/en/event/?mode=detail&isSpot=1&id=400000007712
   
   
6. 兵庫県　明石市 Hyogo-ken Akashi-shi
   あかし玉子焼ひろめ隊 Akashi Tamagoyaki Hirome-tai
   Akashi Tamagoyaki: egg batter fried into a ball shape with boiled octopus inside and dipped in broth
   (Official, Japanese) http://hirometai.jp/
   (Official, English) http://hyogo-tourism-en.blogspot.jp/2011/06/gourmet-akashiyaki-vs-takoyaki.html
   
   
7. 青森県　黒石市 Aomori-ken, Kuroishi-shi
   黒石つゆやきそばHAPPY麺恋ジャー　Kuroishi Tsuyu Yakisoba Happy Menkoi Ja
   Kuroishi Tsuyu Yakisoba: slightly wide and flat noodles fried in sauce and served in soup
   (Official, Japanese) http://kuroishi-tuyuyakisoba.aomori.jp
   (Official(?), English) http://www.aomori-gourmet.jp/en/kuroishiyakisoba.html
   
   
8. 島根県　出雲市 Shimane-ken, Izumo-shi
   出雲ぜんざい学会 Izumo Zenzai Gakkai
   Izumo Zenzai: soft mochi rice balls in sweet red bean soup
   (Official, Japanese) http://www.1031-zenzai.com/
   (Unofficial, English) https://saninstory.wordpress.com/2013/06/20/zen-zen-zen-zai-zenzai/
   
   
9. 神奈川県　三浦市 Kanagawa-ken, Miura-shi
   三崎まぐろラーメンズ Misaki Maguro Ramenz
   Misaki Maguro Ramen: ramen with maguro tuna soup stock topped with ground maguro (other variants use pickled maguro, or maguro spare rib)
   (Official, Japanese) http://mmramen.com/
   
   
10. 三重県　松阪市 Mie-ken, Matzusaka-shi
    Do it! 松阪鶏焼き肉隊 Do it! Matzusaka Tori Yakiniku-tai
    Matsusaka Tori Yakiniku: grilled chicken with a spicy-sweet miso sauce
    (Official, Japanese) http://www.doitmatsusaka.net/
    
    

B-1 Grand Prix in Towada: Kyushu Contestant Groups

九州　投票対象団体 (Kyuushuu Touhyou Taishou Dantai)
Kyushu Contestant Groups

福岡県　田川市 Fukuoka-ken, Tagawa-shi
田川ホルモン喰楽歩 Tagawa Hormone Club
Tagawa Hormone Nabe: "hormone" (innards) marinated with yakiniku sauce, onion, cabbage, Chinese chives and other vegetables all sautéed on a special round hot plate with a sunken center
(Official, Japanese) http://tagawahormoneclub.jp/
(Unofficial, English) http://www.crossroadfukuoka.jp/en/event/?mode=detail&isSpot=1&id=400000007712

佐賀県　佐賀市　Saga-ken, Saga-shi
佐賀市はシシリアンライスdeどっとこむ Saga-shi de Sicilian Rice de Dottokomu
Saga Sicilian Rice: rice topped with fresh vegetables (lettuce, tomato, corn, etc.), sautéed meat and onions, and mayonnaise 
(Official, Japanese) http://sicilianrice.com/
(Unofficial, English) http://welcomekyushu.tw/2013/03/29/sicilian-rice/

長崎県　大村市 Nagasaki-ken, Omura-shi
大村あま辛カレーうまか隊 Omura Amakara Curry Umaka-tai
Omura Amakara Curry: spicy-sweet black-looking curry made with edible charcoal powder, 30 different spices, beef, banana, carrot and other local vegetables
(Official, Japanese) http://umakatai.omlog.net/

長崎県　雲仙市 Nagasaki-ken, Unzen-shi
小浜ちゃんぽん愛好会 Obama Chanpon Aikoukai
Obama Chanpon: thick noodles and local seafood and vegetables in soup made from pork or chicken bones and katakuchi iwashi (sardines)  (named after the local hot spring resort)
(Official, Japanese) https://ja-jp.facebook.com/OBAMAchanpon

長崎県　対馬市 Nagasaki-ken, Tsushima-shi
対馬とんちゃん部隊 Tsushima Tonchan Butai
Tsushima Tonchan: grilled pork loin slices marinated in a special spicy sweet sauce made with soy sauce/miso, garlic, sesame oil, etc.  
(Official, Japanese) http://tsushima-tonchan.jp/

大分県　佐伯市 Oita-ken, Saiki-shi
佐伯ごまだしうどん大作戦 Saiki Gomadashi Udon Daisakusen
Saiki Gomadashi Udon: freshly boiled udon noodles topped with gomadashi (a paste made with soy sauce, sesame seeds and roasted white fish caught in the local Bungo Channel) and hot water poured over the noodles instead of broth
(Official, Japanese) https://ja-jp.facebook.com/sgu.daisakusen 

大分県　日田市 Oita-ken, Hita-shi
日田やきそば研究会 Hita Yakisoba Kenkyuukai
Hita Yakisoba: yakisoba noodles with pork, bean sprouts, spring onions and special sauce cooked on a hot plate until it is so crisp it is almost burnt
(Official, Japanese) https://ja-jp.facebook.com/hitayakisobakenkyuukai

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