Aomori Kyodokan Special Exhibit "Spirit of the Sword"

Aomori Kyodokan Special Exhibit: July 15, 2016 (Fri.) – August 28, 2016 (Sun.)

Spirit of the Sword (刀剣魂 touken damashii)

An exhibit exploring swords throughout Aomori and Japan's history, as well as in modern culture and folklore.

Kyodokan Hours: 9:00-18:00 Daily (last admission 17:30)
Admission:

• Adult: 500yen at door (400yen advance ticket)
• High School & University Students: 240yen at door (200yen advance ticket)
• Junior High School Students & Younger: Free

Aomori TKG Festival 2016

Aomori Tamago Kake Gohan Matsuri 2016 (Aomori Raw Egg on Rice Festival)
あおもりたまごかけごはんまつり
Tamagao kake gohan ("TKG") is a simple and popular Japanese dish: just crack a raw egg onto a bowl of warm rice and add soy sauce/other condiments to taste. Try TKG with various locally made soy sauces and different types of eggs at the Aomori Tamago Kake Gohan Matsuri.

Date: July 1-3, 2016
Time: 10:00-15:00
Location: Aomori Prefecture Tourist Center "Aspam" 1st Floor Event Hall
青森県観光物産館アスパム1階イベントホール (Map)
Admission: Free

Aomori Prefecture Tourist Center "Aspam" 青森県観光物産館アスパム
1-1-40 Yasukata (青森県青森市安方1丁目1-40)
Aomori, Aomori 030-0803
017-735-5311


More Information:
Aomori Prefecture Tourist Center Aspam Website (Japanese): http://www.aomori-kanko.or.jp/web/event_detail.html?id=00003985

Hirosaki Bar-Gai 2016 Vol 11

Hirosaki Bar-Gai 2016 Vol 11　弘前バル街

Enjoy a summer night of eating, drinking, and performances in Hirosaki.

Date: Saturday July 9, 2016
Time: 14:00-24:00
Location: Various (Hirosaki City, Aomori)
Events:

• 17:00～ Opening Ceremony
  (かだれ横丁前 In front of Kadare Yokocho (map)) 
• 18:00～ Performances 
• かだれ横丁 Kadare Yokocho (map)
• 土手町コミュニティパーク Dotemachi Community Park (website)
• フォーク酒BARてふてふ Folk Saka Bar Chou Chou (map)
• レストラン山崎 Restaurant Yamazaki (map)
• 16:00-21:00 Kumamoto Earthquake Fundraising Bar
  (かだれ横丁前 In front of Kadare Yokocho (map)) 

Admission: Tickets for food/drink purchase
Tickets: 1 book = 5 tickets
   Advance Purchase: 3500yen; Day-Of: 4000yen
Special Present: Owani Line Round Trip Fare Ticket with Bar-Gai Ticket Purchase
(Chuo Hirosaki Station 中央弘前駅⇔ Hirosaki Gakuin Mae Station 弘前学院大前駅)

Towadako Kosui Matsuri 2016

Towadako Kosui Matsuri 2016 (Lake Towada Lake Festival)
十和田湖湖水まつり 2016
Official Website (Japanese): http://www.kosuimaturi.com/

Fireworks by Lake Towada, performances, and various other events!

Date: July 16-17, 2015 (Sat.-Sun.)
Time: 9:00～22:00
Location: Lake Towada, Yasumiya 十和田湖畔　休屋 (map)
Admission: Free

Towada Summer Dance & Miss Yukata Contest 2016

Towada Summer Dance & Miss Yukata Contest 2016
第9回とわだ夏おどり＆第7回ゆかたの似合う女性コンテスト
(Towada Natsu Odori & Yukata no Niau Josei Contest)

Enjoy dancing various local folk dances in yukata (summer cotton kimono) in Towada Central Park.

Date: Thursday August 11, 2016 (Mountain Day Holiday)
Time: 16:00-21:00
Location: Towada Central Park (Chuo Koen) 十和田市中央公園緑地 (map)
Admission: Free

Towada Nouryou Festival 2016

Towada Nouryou Matsuri 2016
2016十和田納涼まつり

A festival to enjoy the cool of summer evenings with food, drink, and entertainment!

Date: Friday July 22, 2016 (rain or shine)
Time: 17:00-20:30
Location: Towada Sumo Dohyo 市相撲所 (Map)
Admission: 1500yen (price includes 2 drinks & 2 types of drinking snacks, food & drinks will also be available for purchase at the venue)

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