Towada Rock Festival Acoustic 2

Towada Rock Festival 2017 Spinoff "TRF Acoustic 2"
十和田ロックフェスティバルスピンオフ「ＴＲＦアコースティック２」

Enjoy free performances by musicians from around Aomori Prefecture!

Date: Saturday October 7, 2017
Time: 12:00～
Location: Michi no Eki Towada "Towadapia" 道の駅とわだ　とわだぴあ (map)
Admission: Free
Performers:

• Tsushima Kenta ツシマケンタ (Hirosaki) (Website)
• Bu~Chan ぶ～ちゃん
• t9n (Takkun たっくん) (Aomori City) (Website)
• PTnurse
• THE TRINITY VOICE (Hachinohe) (Facebook)

Michi no Eki Towada "Towadapia" 道の駅とわだ　とわだぴあ
Tairakubo-37-2 Denpōji (青森県十和田市伝法寺平窪３７−２)
Towada City, Aomori Prefecture 034-0051
Tel: 0176-28-3790


More Information:
Towada Rock Festival Facebook Page Post (Japanese): https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1881272032190026&id=1435303880120179

Towada Rock Festival 2017

Towada Rock Festival 2017 十和田ロックフェスティバル
Event Website (Japanese): http://towada-rock-festival.jimdo.com/

Enjoy free performances by musicians from around Aomori Prefecture!

Date: Sunday August 27, 2017
Time: 10:30～
Location: Michi no Eki Towada "Towadapia" 道の駅とわだ　とわだぴあ (map)
Admission: Free
Performers:

• TOKMANZ (Towada) (Facebook)
• Hana Rockets 鼻ロケッツ (Rokunohe)
• Metro Garden 美羅花園ーメトロガーデン (Aomori City) (Facebook)
• Tsushima Kenta ツシマケンタ (Hirosaki) (Website)
• THE TRINITY VOICE (Hachinohe) (Facebook)
• Hanadensha 花電車 (Aomori City)
• Marmalade マーマレード (Misawa)
• Chocoratto 猪虎鼠 (Goshogawara) (Facebook)
• BABY KING BLUES BAND (Tohoku Town) (Facebook)
• TRIAD (Shichinohe)

Michi no Eki Towada "Towadapia" 道の駅とわだ　とわだぴあ
Tairakubo-37-2 Denpōji (青森県十和田市伝法寺平窪３７−２)
Towada City, Aomori Prefecture 034-0051
Tel: 0176-28-3790


More Information:
Event Website (Japanese): http://towada-rock-festival.jimdo.com/
Event Facebook Page (Japanese): https://www.facebook.com/Towada-Rock-Festival-1435303880120179/

Oirase Roman Park Festival 2017

Oirase Roman Park Festival 2017
奥入瀬ろまんパークフェスティバル 2017

Enjoy various performances, giveaways and more at the Michi Eki Towada "Oirase Roman Park" Festival.

Date: July 1-2, 2017
Time:10:00-17:00 (Sat. Jul. 1); 9:30-17:00 (Sun. Jul. 2)
Location: Oirase Roman Park 奥入瀬ろまんパーク (Map)
Admission: Free

Niji Rock Fes 2017

Niji Rock Fes 2017
虹の湖ロックフェスティバル2017 (Nijinoko Rock Festival)
Website (Japanese): http://www.nijirockfes.jp/

An outdoor summer rock festival by Nijino Lake with over 20 artists performing!

Date: Saturday August 19, 2017 (Rain or Shine!)
Time: 10:00～
Admission: Free
Location: Michi no Eki "Nijinoko Park" 道の駅「虹の湖公園」(map)

Yokohama Sea Cucumber Fair 2016

Yokohama Sea Cucumber Fair 2016
横浜なまこフェア (Yokohama Namako Fair)

Enjoy fresh, in-season Yokohama sea cucumbers (namako) at a special price. (Depending on weather conditions, etc. sea cucumbers may not be available, or quantities may be limited.)

Date:Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays December 3-25, 2016
(December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25)
Admission: Cost of Food (350yen-1000yen)
Locations:

• Michi no Eki Yokohama Nanohana Plaza Restaurant Senna
  道の駅よこはま　菜の花プラザ　レストラン「鮮菜」 (map)
• Travel Plaza Sunshine トラベルプラザ・サンシャイン (map)

Aomori Winter Illuminations 2016-17

Cold weather and long winter nights 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, then sub-sorted in alphabetical order by city name. (Information will be added/updated as it becomes available.)

Aomori Light & Paper Pageant
あおもり灯りと紙のページェント
November 25, 2016 - February 5, 2016, 16:00-21:00
More Information: Japanese (map)

(Photo Source: aptinet Aomori Sightseeing Guide)

Hakkoda Maru Illumination (Aomori)
八甲田丸イルミネーション
Nov 25, 2016-Feb 5, 2017 16:00-21:00
More Information: Japanese (map)

(Photo Source: aptinet Aomori Sightseeing Guide)

Christmas Festa (Misawa)
クリスマスフェスタ
November 25-December 25, 2016
More Information: Japanese (map)

(Photo Source: aptinet Aomori Sightseeing Guide)

Andokan Christmas Tree & Illuminations (Mutsu)
安渡館クリスマスツリー・イルミネーション
November 25, 2016* - January 15, 2017**
(*Christmas Tree & Illumination Lighting Ceremony November 25, 15:50～*)
(**Christmas Tree on Display until December 25 only**)
More Information: Japanese (map)

(Photo Source: aptinet Aomori Sightseeing Guide)

Takko Town Illuminations
田子イルミネーション
November 29, 2016-January 9, 2017, 17:00-21:00
More Information: Japanese (map)

(Photo Source: Hachinohe City Tourism Blog)

Hirosaki Illuminations
弘前のイルミネーション
December 1, 2016-February 28, 2017, Sunset-24:00
More Information: Japanese (map)

(Photo Source: Hirosaki Tourism & Convention Bureau)

Snow Apple "Light Up" (Aomori, Michi no Eki Namioka "Apple Hill")
雪見りんごライトアップ
December 1, 2016-January 4, 2017, 16:00-21:00
More Information: Japanese (map)

(Photo Source: Michi no Eki Namioka "Apple Hill" Facebook Page)

Arts Towada Winter Illumination 2016
アーツトワダワインターイルミネーション2016
December 2, 2016-January 9, 2017, 16:30-21:00
More Information: English | Japanese (map)

(Photo Source: Arts Towada)

Town's Illumination 2016 (Gonohe)
Town'sイルミネーション2016
December 2, 2016 - January 15, 2017 Sunset～20:30
More Information: Japanese (map)


(Photo Source: Gonohe Town Tourism Association)

Tonami Winter Fantasy (Misawa)
となみウィンターファンタジー
December 3-25, 2016, 16:00-18:00
More Information: Japanese (map)

(Photo Source: aptinet Aomori Sightseeing Guide)

Shingo White Illumination
しんごうホワイトイルミネーション
December 4, 2016 - January 15, 2017, Sunset - 22:00
More Information: Japanese (map)

(Photo Source: Shingo Village Official Website)

Hirakawa Illumination Promenade
ひらかわイルミネーションプロムナード
December 15, 2016 - February 3, 2017, 17:00-23:00*
(*December 23-25 & 31 ONLY: 17:00-01:00*)
More Information: English | Japanese (map)

(Photo Source: Hirakawa City Tourism Website)

Nagane Illumina
長根★イルミナ
December 23*-24, 2016, 12:00-20:30**
(*Illumination Lighting Ceremony December 23, 16:30～*)
(**Only until 20:00 on December 24**)
More Information: English | Japanese

(Photo Source: Hachinohe Sightseeing Navi)

Illumination Light Festival (Aomori, Michi no Eki Namioka "Apple Hill")
イルミネーション　光の祭典
December 23, 2016-February 12, 2017, 16:00-21:00
More Information: Japanese (map)

(Photo Source: aptinet Aomori Sightseeing Guide)

Aomori Snow Light Festival
あおもり雪灯りまつり 
January 27-29, 2017, 17:00-21:00
More Information: Japanese (map)

(Photo Source: aptinet Aomori Sightseeing Guide)

Lake Towada Winter Story
十和田湖冬物語
February 4-26, 2017, 17:00-21:00
More Information: English | Japanese (map)

(Photo Source: Michael Sarmiento)

Dazai Museum Tsugaru Festival Snow and Light Pageant (Goshogawara)
太宰ミュージアム津軽まつり　雪と光のページェント
February 6-12, 2017, 16:00-20:00
More Information: Japanese (map)

(Photo Source: Snow and Light Pageant Facebook Page)

Hirosaki Castle Snow Lantern Festival
弘前城雪燈籠まつり
February 9-12, 2017, 16:30-21:00
More Information: English | Japanese (map)

(Photo Source: Hirosaki Tourism and Convention Bureau)

Shichinohe Fall Harvest Festival 2016

Shichinohe Fall Harvest Festival 2016
しちのへ秋の大収穫祭～秋の味覚めぐり～
(Shichinohe Aki no Daishuukakusai Aki no Mikaku Meguri)

A festival featuring a soba stamp rally, tour of 7 spots around Shichinohe, fall food samples and more!

Date: October 29-November 6
Time: 9:00-18:00
Location: Michi no Eki Shichinohe 道の駅しちのへ (map)
Admission: Free (some paid events)

Michi no Eki Towada 15th Anniversary Festival

Michi no Eki Towada 15th Anniversary Festival
道の駅とわだ15周年祭 (Michi no Eki Towada Juugo Shuunen Matsuri)

A weekend of fun events--rock festival, dance contest, 3-on-3 basketball tournament, & more!--celebrating Towadapia's 15th Anniversary.

Date: October 8-10, 2016
Time: 10:00-16:00 Location: Michi no Eki Towada "Towadapia" 道の駅とわだ　とわだぴあ (map)
Admission: Free

Towada Rock Festival 2016

Towada Rock Festival 2016 十和田ロックフェスティバル
Event Website (Japanese): http://towada-rock-festival.jimdo.com/

Free live music and other performances, including local group Umagin and the Towada mascot characters Towada Families!

Date: Saturday October 8, 2016
Time: 12:00～
Location: Michi no Eki Towada "Towadapia" 道の駅とわだ　とわだぴあ (map)
Admission: Free


Michi no Eki Towada "Towadapia" 道の駅とわだ　とわだぴあ
Tairakubo-37-2 Denpōji (青森県十和田市伝法寺平窪３７−２)
Towada City, Aomori Prefecture 034-0051
Tel: 0176-28-3790


More Information:
Event Website: http://towada-rock-festival.jimdo.com/

Niji Rock Fes 2016

Niji Rock Fes 2016
虹の湖ロックフェスティバル2016 (Nijinoko Rock Festival)
Website (Japanese): http://www.nijirockfes.jp/
An outdoor summer rock festival by Nijino Lake with over 20 artists performing!

Date: Sunday August 21, 2016 (Rain or Shine!)
Time: 10:00～
Admission: Free
Location: Michi no Eki "Nijinoko Park" 道の駅「虹の湖公園」(map)

Oirase Roman Park Festival 2016

Oirase Roman Park Festival 2016
奥入瀬ろまんパークフェスティバル 2016

Enjoy various performances, giveaways and more at the Michi Eki Towada "Oirase Roman Park" Festival.

Date: July 2-3, 2016
Time:10:00-16:00 (Sat. Jul. 2); 9:30-16:00 (Sun. Jul. 3)
Location: Oirase Roman Park 奥入瀬ろまんパーク (Map)
Admission: Free

"Meat Day" at Steakhouse Miraikan

"Meat Day" at Steakhouse Miraikan (20th Anniversary Special Event)
ステーキハウス味蕾館20周年特別企画　「２９（肉）の日　第1弾」　(Niku no Hi)

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the restaurant, Steakhouse Miraikan is offering a special deal on May 29th for "Meat Day"* --one hour of all-you-can-eat-steak for only 2,929yen!

(*A Japanese pun: 2 & 9 can be read as "ni-ku" in Japanese, and niku (肉) is also the word for "meat." So the 29th is "Meat Day" and the price "2,929yen" is "meat meat.")

Date: Sunday May 29, 2016
Time: 15:00-20:00 (last order: 19:45)
Location: Michi no Eki Oirase Roman Park Steakhouse Miraikan
道の駅　奥入瀬ろまんパーク　ステーキハウス味蕾館　(map)
Cost: 2,929yen (tax included) for 60 min. All-You-Can-Eat-Steak

2015 Yokohama Sea Cucumber Fair

2015 Yokohama Sea Cucumber Fair
2015　横浜なまこフェア 

Enjoy fresh, in-season Yokohama sea cucumbers (namako) at a special price. (Depending on weather conditions, etc. namako may not be available, or quantities may be limited.)

Date: December 1-13, 2015
Locations:

• Michi no Eki Yokohama Nanohana Plaza Restaurant Senna
  道の駅よこはま　菜の花プラザ　レストラン「鮮菜」 (map)
• Travel Plaza Sunshine トラベルプラザ・サンシャイン (map)

Time: 

Michi no Eki Yokohama Nanohana Plaza Restaurant Senna: 11:00-17:00 (16:30 last order)

Travel Plaza Sunshine: 10:00-15:00 

Menu:

• Yokohama Namako Don (横浜なまこ丼　sea cucumber rice bowl)　1000yen
  (Limited Quantities! Weekdays: 30 Servings; Weekends: 40 Servings)
• Yokohama Namako Kobachi (横浜なまこ小鉢　small bowl of sea cucmber)  350yen

Michi no Eki Yokohama Nanohana Plaza Restaurant Senna

道の駅よこはま　菜の花プラザ　レストラン「鮮菜」

79-12 Hayashinowaki (青森県上北郡横浜町林ノ脇79-12)
Yokohama Town, Kamikita District, Aomori Prefecture 039-4134

Travel Plaza Sunshine トラベルプラザ・サンシャイン
127 Mameda (青森県上北郡横浜町大豆田１２７)
Yokohama Town, Kamikita District, Aomori Prefecture 039-4114

More Information:

• Yokohama Town Official Website (Japanese): http://www.town.yokohama.lg.jp/index.cfm/7,2286,19,html
• Michi no Eki Yokohama Nanohana Plaza (Japanese): http://www.nanohana-plaza.com/
• Travel Plaza Sunshine: http://www.tpsun.jp/

Tonami Winter Fantasy 2015

Tonami Winter Fantasy 2015
平成27年度 となみウィンターファンタジー

Date: Saturday, December 5, 2015
Time: 12:00-19:00
Location: Road Station in Misawa Tomami Domain Memorial Tourist Village (map)
道の駅みさわ斗南藩記念観光村 (Michi no Eki Misawa Tonami-han Kinen Kankou Mura)

Events/Attractions: Winter Illumination* Lighting Ceremony, Stage Shows, Local Food/Product Sales, etc.

*Winter Illuminations Daily from 16:00-18:00 December 5-25, 2015*

Michi no Eki Misawa Tonami-han Kinen Kankou Mura 道の駅みさわ斗南藩記念観光村
4 Chome-298-652 Yachigashira　（三沢市谷地頭4丁目298-652)

Misawa, Aomori Prefecture 033-0164

More Information:
Aomori Sightseeing Guide: http://www.aptinet.jp/Detail_display_00001774.html

Oirase Roman Park Festival 2015

Oirase Roman Park Festival 2015
奥入瀬ろまんパークフェスティバル 2015

Date: July 4-5, 2015 (Sat.-Sun.)
Time:10:00-16:00 (Sat., Jul. 4); 9:30-16:00 (Sun., Jul. 5)
Location: Oirase Roman Park 奥入瀬ろまんパーク (Map)
Admission: Free
Events/Attractions:

• 10:00-17:00: "Attaka Jiman Ichi" Market (あったかじまん市)
• 12:00 Free Drinking Yogurt (first 100 people) (Miraku Koubou 味楽工房)
• July 4, 11:45 Free Sekihan (rice with red beans, first 150 people) (in front of Hitoyasumi-kan　一休館前)
• July 4, 13:30-14:00 Aomori Police Orchestra Performance (青森警察本部音楽隊の演奏会)
• July 4, 14:00-14:40 Chibikko (Children's) Yosakoi (チビッ子よさこい)
• July 5, 9:30-13:00 Southern Aomori Traditional Performing Arts Festival (県南郷土芸能フェスティバル Kennan Kyoudo Geinou Festival)
• Towada Sawada Keimai  十和田市　沢田鶏舞
• Oirase-cho Honson Kyoudo Geinou　おいらせ町　本村郷土芸能
• Nango Kanegasawa Keimai　南郷村　金ヶ沢鶏舞
• Takko High School Kyoudo Geinou Bu　田子町　田子高校郷土芸能部
• Noheji Okiageondo　野辺地町　野辺地沖揚げ音頭
• July 5, 10:30-12:00, 13:00-14:00 Chainsaw Art
• July 5, 11:45 Free Okra Doughnuts (first 100 people)  (in front of Hitoyasumi-kan　一休館前)

Oirase Roman Park 奥入瀬ろまんパーク
39-1 Sekimichi Okuse
Towada City, Aomori 034-0301
0176-72-3201



More Information:
Oirase Roman Park Official Website (Japanese): http://www.oirase.or.jp/

Michi no Eki Towada Takumi Koubou Special Exhibit

Michi no Eki Towada (Towadapia) Special Exhibit: February 19 - 22 (Thu.-Sun.), 2015

"Matsuzaka Tsuya: From Patchwork to Tsurushi Kazari (Hanging Ornaments) Exhibit"
松坂つや パッチワークからつるし飾り道のり作品展

Hours: 10:00-15:00 Daily

Admission: Free

Michi no Eki Towada Takumi Kobou Hall 道の駅とわだ 匠工房ホール
Denpoji, Tairakubo
Towada, Aomori Prefecture 034-0051, Japan



More Information: 
Michi no Eki Towada (Japanese) https://www.facebook.com/towada.michinoeki.3

Michi no Eki Towada (Towadapia) Temporary Closure Notice

Michi no Eki Towada, Towadapia (道の駅とわだ、とわだぴあ Towada Roadside Station) will be closed for floor and toilet repairs from Monday, February 2nd - Friday, February 6th, 2015. It will also close early, at 17:00, on Sunday, February 1st, 2015.

The following areas will be closed:
- local produce and souvenir sales section
- restaurant
- "Center House" bathrooms (open for use from 17:00-08:00; while the "Center House" bathrooms are closed, the "Shoukoubou" 匠工房　workshop area bathrooms can be used 08:00-17:00)