Fat House Temporary Closure Notice

The "Fat House" in the Towada Art Park (across from the Towada Fire Station) will be undergoing repairs from Tuesday, October 13 - Saturday, October 31, 2015. Entry into the exhibit is prohibited during this time. 

More information (Japanese): http://www.info-towada.jp/towadaPub/subcategoryEntryDetail.do?mailContentCd=7528

2015 Kitasato University Kouyousai

30th Annual Kitasato University Kouyou  Festival
第30回北里大学紅葉祭 (Kitasato Daigaku Kouyousai)

Date: October 10-11, 2015
Time: 9:00-20:00
Location: Kitasato University, Towada Campus (map)
Events/Attractions:

～Saturday, October 10～

Outdoor Stage 野外ステージ
*In the event of rain, Outdoor Stage Performances will move to the Gakusei Hall 学生ホール*

• 9:00-9:30 Opening Ceremony 開会式
• 9:30-10:30 Sangenshoku Yosakoi Dance 三原色
• 10:30-11:30 Martial Arts  演武
• 11:30-12:00 Juggling ジャグリング
• 12:00-14:00 Folk Song & Music Club Live Performances フォークソング＆音楽部学際ライブ＊
• 14:00-14:30 Refreshment Booth Promotion Time 模擬店PR
• 14:30-15:30 Inter-Club Quiz Competition 部対抗クイズ大会
• 15:30-16:00 Manga Research Club 漫研
• 16:00-17:00 Drag Contest 女装コン
• 17:00-18:00 Kitasato Dance Crew KDC同好会

*In the event of rain, Folk Song & Music Club Live Performances will move to the Gakusei Kaikan Meeting Room 学生会館ミーティング室*

Street ストリート

• Pet Photo Contest ペット写真コンテスト
• Refreshment Booths 模擬店
• Flea Market フリーマーケット
• Festival Booths 縁日
• 10:15-12:00 Guitar Club ギター部 (Near Bldg 6号館付近)* 
• 12:00-17:00 Guitar Club & Juggling ギター部＆ジャグリング (Near Bldg 6号館付近)*

*In the event of rain, the schedule changes to 10:15-17:00 Guitar Club ギター部 (Rm 621教室); Symphony Orchestra 交響楽団 (Rm 623 教室) *

School Building 校内

• 9:00-17:00 Displays and Research Labs 展示・研究室

Gakusei Hall 学生ホール

• 9:00-20:00 Folk Song & Music Club Live Performances フォークソング＆音楽部学際ライブ*

*In the event of rain, Folk Song & Music Club Live Performances will move to the Gakusei Kaikan Meeting Room 学生会館ミーティング室*

Gymnasium 体育館

• 18:00-20:00 Pro Wrestling プロレス

～Sunday, October 11～

Outdoor Stage 野外ステージ 

• 9:00-9:45(?) Kitasato Rankings 北里番付
• 9:45(?)-10:30 Brass Band Club 吹奏楽団部
• 10:30-11:30 Guitar Club ギター部
• 11:30-12:00 Manga Research Club 漫研
• 12:00-13:00 Kitasato Dance Crew KDC同好会
• 13:00-14:00 Sangenshoku Yosakoi Dance 三原色
• 17:00-19:00 Talent Contest 一芸コンテスト
• 19:00-20:00 Fire Juggling ファイヤジャグリング
• 20:00-20:30 Closing Ceremony 閉会式

Street ストリート

• Pet Photo Contest ペット写真コンテスト
• Refreshment Booths 模擬店
• Flea Market フリーマーケット
• Festival Booths 縁日
• 10:00-17:00 Guitar Club & Symphony Orchestra Performances ギター部 & 交響楽団 (Near Bldg 6号館付近)* 

*In the event of rain, Guitar Club & Symphony Orchestra Performances will be held under the tunnel　トンネル下*

School Building 校内

• 9:00-17:00 Displays and Research Labs 展示・研究室

Gakusei Hall 学生ホール

• 9:00-20:00 Folk Song & Music Club Live Performances フォークソング＆音楽部学際ライブ*

*In the event of rain, Folk Song & Music Club Live Performances will move to the Gakusei Kaikan Meeting Room 学生会館ミーティング室*

Gymnasium 体育館

• 14:00-17:00 DOES Special Live 

(DOES is a 3-male-member Japanese rock band that has performed opening songs for popular anime series such as Gintama (5th opening, "Donten"), Space Brothers (3rd opening, "Yumemiru Sekai") and Naruto Shippuden (15th opening, "Guren"). Source: Wikipedia) 

Kitasato University Towada Campus 北里大学十和田キャンパス
35 Higashinijūsanbanchō (十和田市東二十三番町３５－１)
Towada-shi, Aomori-ken 034-8628 

Towada Fuyu Fes 2015

Towada "Fuyu" (Winter) Fes 2015: MACHINAKA Projection Mapping & BAR FESTIVAL
十和田冬フェス2015　十和田まちなかプロジェクションマッピング・十和田バルフェス

Date: November 21-22, 2015
Time: 18:00 ～ (Projection Mapping ends ～20:00, 5-10min show on repeat)
Admission: Free (Bar Festival: Participant Certificate Required; Food & Drink Charges Apply)
Location: Art Station Towada,(map), Towada Art Center 十和田市現代美術館 (map) & Various Bars Around Towada 十和田市内の飲食店
Events/Attractions:

• Saturday, November 21, 17:50～　Art Station Towada: Free Welcome Cocktail "Sakura Hime" (first 50 people)
• Sunday, November 22, 18:00～　Art Station Towada: Couples-Only Free Welcome Drink (first 50 people)
• Towada Bar Fes Stamp Rally

Bar Festival Rules:

• Certificate Required! Get a "Bar Fes Participant Certificate" (バルフェス参加証) at Towada Art Center, Art Station Towada, or at a participating Bar Fes establishment during the event period
• Special Menu! Visit any of the participating establishments listed on the Bar Fes Participant Certificate and show your certificate to enjoy select menu items at a special price 
• Stamp Rally & Prize Drawing! Collect stamps at each establishment you visit (stamp card is on the back of your Bar Fes Participant Certificate), fill in your name, address, and contact information and submit your stamp card at any participating bar to enter a prize drawing (two or more stamps required to be eligible for the prize drawing)

Art Station Towada アートステーショントワダ
Inaoichō, 15−3 十和田市稲生町15‐3
Towada-shi, Aomori-ken 034-0011


Towada Art Center 十和田市現代美術館
10-9 Nishinibanchō 十和田市西二番町10‐9
Towada-shi, Aomori-ken 034-0082
 

More Information:
The Official Portal of the City of Towada (Japanese): http://www.city.towada.lg.jp/docs/2015102200010/

2015 Towada People's Culture Festival

2015 Towada People's Culture Festival
第46回　十和田市民文化祭 (Towada Shimin Bunkasai)

A festival of performances and displays showcasing the various arts and cultural groups/clubs in Towada.

Date: October 31 (Saturday) - November 3 (Tuesday), 2015
Time: 10:00-17:00 (～16:00 on November 3)
Location: Towada Shimin Bunka Center (十和田市民文化センター) (map)
Admission: Free
Events/Attractions: PDF Schedule (Japanese)

Displays

• Nanbu Sakiori Weaving (南部裂織)
• Pottery (陶芸)
• Kiri-e Papercutting (切絵)
• Kimekomi Wooden Dolls (木目込み人形)
• Ikebana Flower Arrangements (いけ花)
• Bonsai (盆栽)
• Totsuka Embroidery (戸塚刺しゅう)
• etc.

Performances

• Saturday, October 31, 10:30-17:00 Various Dance Performances (舞と踊動)
• Saturday, October 31, 17:00-19:00 Rakugo (落語)
• Sunday, November 1, 13:00-17:00 Noh (謡と仕舞)
• Sunday, November 1, 13:30-16:00 Orchestral Performances (管弦楽・吹奏楽)
• Tuesday, November 3, 13:00-14:45 Western/Traditional Japanese Music　(洋楽・邦楽の調べ)
• etc.

Towada Shimin Bunka Center 十和田市民文化センター
2-1 Nishi Sanbancho (十和田市西三番町２－１)
Towada City, Aomori 034-0083

15th Anniversary Hanasuzukai Performance

15th Anniversary of the Hanayagi School of Japanese Traditional Dance Hanasuzukai Group Performance

会創立15周年記念　第四回花柳流花鈴会公演 (Hanayagi-ryuu Hanasuzukai Kouen)

Date: Sunday, October 11, 2015
Time: 10:30-16:30 (doors open at 10:00)
Location: Towada Shimin Bunka Center (十和田市民文化センター) (map)
Admission: 2500yen (free for elementary school-aged or younger children)
Program Pieces: 

一部　Part I

• 月下の鶴 (長唄) Gekka no Tsuru (Nagauta) - Moonlight Crane
• 末広づくし Suehiro Zukushi - Various Folding Fans
• 花づくし Hana Zukushi - Various Flowers
• 京の四季 Kyou no Shiki - The Four Seasons of Kyoto 
• 胡蝶の舞 Kochou no Mai - Butterfly Dance
• うさぎ団子 Usagi Dango - Rabbit's Rice Dumpling
• 舞扇 (長唄) Mai Ougi (Nagauta) - The Dancing Fan 
• 鸛 (かふのとり） (常磐津) Kafunotori (Tokiwazu) - The White Stork
• 菖蒲浴衣 (長唄) Ayame Yukata (Nagauta) - The Iris Yukata
• 八甲田雪の行進 (創作) Hakkoda Yuki no Koushin (Sousaku) - Hakkoda Snow March (Original Creation)

二部　Part II

• 雨の五郎 (長唄) Ame no Goro (Nagauta) - Goro in the Rain
• 水仙丹前 (長歌) Suisen Tanzen （Nagauta）- The Daffodil Kimono
• 玉兎 (清元) Tama Usagi (Kiyomoto) - The Hare
• 神田祭 (清元) Kanda Matsuri (Kiyomoto) - Kanda Festival
• 手習子 (長唄) Tenarai Ko (Nagauta) - School Girl
• 三ツ面子守 (常磐津) Mitsumen Komori (Tokiwazu) - The Three-Mask Nursemaid
• 官女 (長唄) Kan-Nyo (Nagauta) - Lady of the Court
• 越後獅子 (長唄) Echigo Jishi (Nagauta) - The Lion of Echigo
• 英執着獅子 (長唄) Hanabusa Shuuchaku Jishi (Nagauta) - Hanabusa Chu-Chaku Lion
• 福寿宏　(義太夫新曲) Fukujukou(?) (Gidayuu Shinkyoku) - Very Long & Happy Life (Gidayu New Composition)
• 櫓のお七 (義太夫) Yagura no Oshichi (Gidayu) - Oshichi on the Festival Stage
• フィナーレ　わらべ唄　雪桜　千本桜 Finale Warabe Uta Yuki Sakura Senbon Zakura - Japanese Nursery Song, Snow Cherry Blossoms, 1000 Cherry Blossom Trees

(See Japanese Traditional Music: Japanese Music in the Early Modern Period for explanations of Nagauta, Tokiwazu, Kiyomoto, and Gidayu musical styles)

Towada Shimin Bunka Center 十和田市民文化センター
2-1 Nishi Sanbancho (十和田市西三番町２－１)
Towada City, Aomori 034-0083

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 Pre-Event Parade CANCELLED

The B-1 Grand Prix Pre-Event Parade scheduled for Friday, October 2, 2015 (16:30～) has been cancelled due to poor weather conditions.

The planned "Newspaper Banner Presentation" (のぼり新聞の贈呈) by Towada elementary school students will be held from 16:00～ in the entrance hall of the Towada Civic Center Plaza (市民交流プラザのエントランスホール).

B-1 Grand Prix in Towada Event information:
http://towada-city.blogspot.com/2015/08/b-1-grand-prix-in-towada.html