Marché Arts Towada 2017

Marché Arts Towada 2017 マルシェ アーツ・トワダ

Enjoy a produce, food, and craft market, workshop and performances in the Towada Art Park!

Date: Saturday August 26, 2017
Time: 10:00-16:00
Location: Towada Art Park 十和田現代美術館アート広場 (map)
(In the event of rain: Towada Civic Center Plaza 十和田市民交流プラザ「トワーレ」(map) )
Admission: Free

Hirosaki Apple Blossom Festival 2017

Hirosaki Apple Blossom Festival 2017
弘前りんご花まつり (Hirosaki Ringo Hana Matsuri)

Enjoy the sight of apple blossoms blooming with snow-capped Mount Iwaki in the background.

Date: May 6-14, 2017
Time: 10:00-21:00
Location: Hirosaki Apple Park 弘前りんご公園 (map)
Admission: Free (some paid events)

Winter Rice Field Art 2017

Winter Rice Field Art 2017 with Simon Beck's Snow Art
冬の田んぼアート (Fuyu no Tanbo Art)

Snow artist Simon Beck creates geometrical artworks by walking across/around fields of snow in snow shoes. He has traveled all over the world creating snow art works. Last year (2016) he created his first piece in Japan right in Aomori Prefecture in Inakadate, the home of rice field art! This year, he will be creating an artwork in collaboration with local volunteers.

Date: February 9-12, 2017
(Note: Feb 9-10 view is of the snow art being created)
Time: 10:00-21:00*
(*February 9 only, 10:00-17:00*)
Location: Michi no Eki Inakadate Yayoi no Sato Viewing Platform Area
道の駅いなかだて　弥生の里展望所周辺 (map)
Viewing Platform Admission:

General: 300yen
Elementary School Students: 100yen
Pre-School & Younger Children: Free

Hirakawa Illumination Promenade 2016

Hirakawa Illumination Promenade 2016 ひらかわイルミネーションプロムナード

Five hundred meters of the street in front of Hiraka Station will be illuminated with 9,000 lights for the holidays!

Date: December 15, 2016-February 3, 2017
Time: 17:00-23:00 (December 23-25 & 31 ONLY: 17:00-01:00)
Location: The street in front of Hiraka Station (Konan Railway Konan Line)
弘南鉄道平賀駅前通り (map)
Admission: Free

Higashidori Village Industry Festival 2016

Higashidori Village Industry Festival 2016
第４８回東通村産業まつり (Higashidori-mura Sangyou Matsuri)

A festival showcasing the local industries and cuisine of Higashidori Village. Enjoy pop music performances, salmon catching, and more!

Date: Sunday October 30, 2016
Time: 10:00-15:00
Location: Higashidori Village Gymnasium & Parking Lot 東通村体育館・駐車場 (map)
Admission: Free

Aomori Coffee Festival 2016

Aomori Coffee Festival 2016 青森コーヒーフェスティバル
Event Facebook Page (Japanese): https://www.facebook.com/aomoricoffeefestival/

A festival celebrating and promoting coffee. Featuring a coffee tasting contest (vote for your favourite coffee!), latte art demonstrations & workshops, coffee shops and roasters from around Japan, bread/sweets, etc. sales, and more!

Date: November 5-6, 2016 (rain or shine!)
Time: 10:00-16:00
Location: Nebuta no Ie Warasse West Plaza ねぶたの家ワ・ラッセ西の広場 (map)
Admission: Free

Hacchi Market 2016

Hacchi Market 2016
はっち市2016 (Hacchi Ichi)

A three-day arts and crafts market, including workshops, performances, and food booths at Hachinohe Portal Museum Hacchi.

Date: November 18-20, 2016
Time:

November 18: 12:00-20:00
November 19: 10:00-18:00
November 20: 10:00-17:00

Location: Hachinohe Portal Museum Hacchi 八戸ポータルミュージアムはっち (map)
Admission: Free (some paid events)

Sanmaru Jomon Days 2016

Sanmaru Jomon Days 2016
さんまる縄文の日 (Sanmaru Jomon no Hi)

Sanmaru Jomon Days encompasses three events held at Sannai Maruyam Site annually in September: Jomon Festival, Aomori Traditional Performing Arts Festival & Workshops, and Feel the Roots.

Jomon Festival 2016
縄文大祭典 (Jomon Taisaiten)

A festival celebrating Jomon history and culture.

Misawa Sky Festa 2016

Misawa Sky Festa 2016
大空のまち 第７回みさわスカイフェスタ (Ooozora no Machi Misawa Sky Festa)

A festival featuring model airplane flying competitions, hang gliding and paragliding experiences and more!

Date: Sunday October 2, 2016
Time: 9:00-15:00 (Registration from 8:30)
Location: Umi no Mieru Sougen 湖の見える草原 (map)
Admission: Free (some paid activities)
Events/Attractions:

• Opening Ceremony & Event Commemorative Picture Photo Taking
• Model Airplane Flying Competition
• Model Airplane Flying Workshop
• Mini Miss Veedol Individual and Pair Competitions
• Radio-Controlled Airplane Demonstration Flight
• Hang Gliding & Paragliding Experiences
• Etc.

Umi no Mieru Sougen 湖の見える草原
72-1 Hirahata (三沢市平畑72-1)
Misawa City, Aomori Prefecture 033-0022


More Information:
Aomori Sightseeing Guide aptinet (Japanese): http://www.aptinet.jp/Detail_display_00003348.html
Take-Off Misawa (Japanese): http://takeoff-misawa.net/date/2016?cat=4

Starry Sky Candle Night in Tsuruta 2016

Starry Sky Candle Night in Tsuruta 2016
星空のキャンドルナイトin Tsuruta 2016 (Hoshizora no Candle Night in Tsuruta)
Facebook Event Page (Japanese): https://www.facebook.com/HoshizoraCandleNight/

Enjoy a "handmade" market and workshops during the day, and the beauty of Tsuru no Maihashi Bridge illuminated with candles in the evening.

Date: Saturday September 17, 2016
Time: 11:00-21:00 (Candle Lighting: 18:30)
Candle Night Registration Period: 11:00-20:00
Location: Fujimi Lake Park (Tsuruta Town) 富士見湖パーク (map)
Admission: 500yen/person (Pre-School & Younger Children: Free)
Family Discount: 1 Free Admission for Groups of 4+ (not counting pre-school & younger children)

Hawaii Festa in Hachinohe 2016

Hawaii Festa in Hachinohe 2016 ハワイフェスタin八戸

Enjoy a taste of Hawaii in Hachinohe!

Date: September 10-11, 2016
Time: September 10: 17:00-20:00; September 11: 11:00-17:30
Location: Hachinohe Portal Museum Hacchi 八戸ポータルミュージアムはっち (map)
Admission: Free (some paid events)

Aomori Rakuichirakuza 2016

Aomori Rakuichirakuza 2016 AOMORI楽市楽座
Event Facebook Page (Japanese): https://www.facebook.com/aomorirakuichirakuza/

This year's theme is "Let's dance with masks!" Everyone is invited to make masks and do a Bon Odori dance with tengu (a Japanese supernatural creature or Shinto god).

Date: Saturday September 10, 2016
Time: 11:00-20:30
Location: Utō Shrine 善知鳥神社 (map)
Admission: Free

Thai Cooking Class

Thai Cooking Class
タイ料理教室 (Thai Ryouri Kyoushitsu)

Learn how to make green curry! It's easy and delicious!

Date: Sunday July 10, 2016
Time: 10:00-14:00
Location: Aomori Chuo Shimin Center
青森市中央市民センター　料理室 (map)
Cost: 900yen (incl. ingredients cost)
Registration: Required
Max. Participants: 20 people
(Register by phone (090-7660-1583, Kamiyama-san) or email (potlucksmore[at]yahoo.co.jp))
Notes/Cautions: Please bring an apron and bandana (to cover your hair/head)


Aomori Chuo Shimin Center 青森市中央市民センター
Matsubara, 1 Chome−6−15 (青森県青森市松原１丁目６−１５)
Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture 030-0813


More Information:
Aomori International Exchange Association (Japanese): http://www.kokusai-koryu.jp/news_event/2016/05/post-87.html

3 Chome Craft 2016

3 Chome Craft 2016
3丁目のクラフト (San Chome no Craft)
Website (Japanese): https://3chomecraft.wordpress.com/

"Misawa's biggest craft event. Featuring the best local handmade crafts and foods."

Date: Sunday June 12, 2016 (Rain or Shine!)
Time: 10:00-17:00
Location: Miss Veedol Dome ミスビードルドーム (map)
Admission: Free

Aspam Spring Festival 2016

Aspam Spring Festival 2016
2016 アスパム春まつり (Aspam Haru Matsuri)

Craft festival, Aomori local product festival, curry festival, and local gourmet festival all rolled into one big event!

Date: April 29-May 5, 2016
Time: 9:00-19:00
Location: Aomori Prefecture Tourist Center Aspam
青森県観光物産館アスパム (map)
Admission: Free

Misawa Cherry Blossom Festival 2016

Misawa Cherry Blossom Festival 2016
第４回みさわ桜まつり (Misawa Sakura Matsuri)

Enjoy various stage events, food sales and more under the cherry blossom trees.

Date: Friday April 29, 2016
Time: 12:00-19:00
Location: Misawa Central Park 三沢市中央公園 (map)
Admission: Free

Kogin Fes 2016

Kogin Fes 2016 第5回こぎんフェス
Official Website: Japanese

A festival celebrating Koginzashi embroidery, a Tsugaru area local traditional art/craft.

Date: April 29-May 1, 2016 (Pre-Event April 28)
Time: 10:00-20:00 (ends 18:00 on May 1)
Location: Hirosaki Shimin Bunka Kouryukan Hall (Hiroro 4th FL)
弘前市民文化交流館ホール（ヒロロ4F）(map)

Admission: Free

Hirosaki Apple Blossom Festival 2016

Hirosaki Apple Blossom Festival 2016
弘前りんご花まつり (Hirosaki Ringo Hana Matsuri)

Enjoy the sight of apple blossoms blooming with snow-capped Mount Iwaki in the background.

Date: May 6-15, 2016
Time: 10:00-21:00
Location: Hirosaki Apple Park 弘前りんご公園 (map)
Admission: Free (some paid events)

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)

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:

• 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