Monday, 29 February 2016

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.

Hokkaido Shinkansen Opening Events poster 北海道新幹線開業記念イベント ポスター

Date: March 26-31, 2016
Time: Various
Location: Aomori City (Various)

Ashizaki Bay Clamming 2016

Ashizaki Bay Clamming
芦崎湾潮干狩
(Ashizaki-wan Shiohigari)

A once-a-year event where the public can enter the Ashizaki Bay area used by the Japan Self-Defense Force to enjoy a morning of clamming.
Ashizaki Bay Clamming 2016 poster 平成28年 むつ市 芦崎湾潮干狩 ポスター Mutsu City Ashizaki-wan Shiohigari

Date: Saturday April 23. 2016
Time: 7:00-12:00 (venue closes at 14:00)
Location: Ashizaki Bay 芦崎湾 (map)

"SHIMOKATSU" Club Activities Presentation 2016

"SHIMOKATSU" Club Activities Presentation
第6回 サークル活動発表会“SHIMOKATSU”
(シモカツ)
(Circle Katsudou Happyoukai)

Exhibits and presentations/performances from various Mutsu City clubs/circles.

"SHIMOKATSU" Club Activities Presentation 2016 poster Mutsu City 平成28年 第6回サークル活動発表会シモカツ むつ市 ポスター


Date: Sunday March 6, 2016
Time: 
  • Exhibit Hall: 10:00~16:00
  • Stage Presentations: 13:00~ (doors open 12:45)
Location: Shimokita Bunka Kaikan (Mutsu City) 下北文化会館 (map)
Admission: Free

Mutsu Science Museum March Free Admission Days

Mutsu Science Museum Free Admission Days
むつ科学技術館無料開放


Free admission to the Mutsu Science Museum for six days at the end of March.

Date: March 25-30, 2016 (Open on Monday March 28)
Time: 9:30-16:30 (last admission 16:00)

Mutsu Science Museum むつ科学技術館
693 Sekine Kitasekine (むつ市関根北関根693)
Mutsu, Aomori Prefecture 035-0022


More Information:
Mutsu Science Museum (Japanese): http://www.jmsfmml.or.jp/msm/p5/p5_2.htm

Thursday, 25 February 2016

2016 Yokohama Nanohana Marathon

2016 Yokohama Nanohana Marathon よこはまマラソン大会
Website (Japanese): http://www.lap.co.jp/nanohana2016/

The 26th annual "marathon" (10km, 5km, 3km, and 2km courses only) is part of the Canola Festival in Yokohama Town.

Date: Sunday May 15, 2016
Time: 10:15~ (Registration: 8:20-9:20)
Location: Mameda Special Event Site (大豆田特設会場) (map)
Registration Deadline: Friday March 25, 2016
Divisions: 10km; 5km; 3km; 2km
Entry Fees:
  • 2500yen High School Aged Students & Older
  • 1000yen Junior High School Aged Students & Younger

2016 Canola Festival in Yokohama Town

2016 Canola Festival in Yokohama 
2016 菜の花フェスティバルinよこはま (Nanohana Festival in Yokohama)

An event featuring a giant maze of golden canola fields, various canola-based and other local foods, stage shows, and more.

2016 Canola Festival in Yokohama Flyer 2015菜の花フェスティバルinよこはま チラシ

Date: May 14-15, 2016 (Sat.-Sun.)
Location: Mameda Special Event Site (大豆田特設会場) (map)
Admission: Free (fees may apply for some events)

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