Friday, 28 October 2016

Tsugaru City Food & Industry Festival 2016

Tsugaru City Food & Industry Festival 2016
つがる市 食と産業まつり
(Tsugaru-shi Shoku to Sangyou Matsuri)

An autumn festival showcasing the local products, food, & etc. of Tsugaru City. Enjoy stage events, prize drawings, and more!

Date: November 19-20, 2016
Time: 10:00-15:00
Location: Tsugaru City Lifelong Learning Exchange Center "Matsu no Yakata"
つがる市生涯学習交流センター 「松の館」(map)
Admission: Free

The Big Yellow 2016

The Big Yellow 2016
日本一の大イチョウライトアップ ビッグイエロー2016

(Nihon Ichi no Ooichou Light Up Big Yellow)

With a 22m circumference, the Kitakanegasawa Gingko Tree in Fukaura is the largest gingko tree, and 3rd largest tree overall in Japan. It was designated a "National Natural Monument" in September 2004. During the event period, it is illuminated at night.

The Big Yellow 2016 poster 平成28年 日本一の大イチョウライトアップ ビッグイエロー 深浦町 Fukaura Town Nihon Ichi no Ooichou Light Up

Date: November 10-30, 2016*
(*Event may end earlier depending on the state of the foliage)
Time: 16:30-20:30
Location: Kitakanegasawa Gingko Tree 北金ヶ沢イチョウ (map)
Admission: Free
Events: Illumination Lighting Ceremony (Thu Oct 10, 18:00)

Tsugaru-nuri Lacquerware Fair

Tsugaru-nuri Lacquerware Fair
第20回 津軽塗フェア
(Tsugaru-nuri Fair)

An event showcasing Aomori's traditional lacquerware, Tsugaru-nuri.

Tsugaru-nuri Lacquerware 津軽塗
(Photo Source: http://www.tsugarunuri.org/)

Date: November 3-6, 2016
Time: 9:30-17:30 (~16:30 November 6 only)
Location: Hirosaki City Kankokan 弘前市立観光館 (map)
Admission: Free

Mutsu People's Culture Festival 2016

Mutsu People's Culture Festival 2016
第47回むつ市民文化祭
(Mutsu Shimin Bunkasai)

A festival showcasing local arts and culture groups. Enjoy art/craft displays, performances, and more!

Date: October 28-November 6, 2016
Time: 10:00~
Location: Shimokita Bunka Kaikan 下北文化会館 (map)
Admission: Free

Railbus Kiha 104 Twilight Photography Session 2016

Railbus Kiha 104 Twilight Photography Session 2016 Autumn
レールバス キハ104 夕暮れ撮影会2016秋 (Rail Bus Kiha 104 Yuugure Satsueikai Aki)

The Kiha 104, a diesel train celebrating its 60th anniversary since it was first made in 1956, is the main draw of this year's event.

Railbus Kiha 104 Twilight Photography Session レールバス キハ104 夕暮れ撮影会

Railbuses* were used on the Nanbu Jukan Railway Line (南部縦貫鉄道線) running between Noheji and Shichinohe from 1962-1997. Although the line went out of use in 2002 the railbuses have been preserved and maintained in running condition, and are periodically put on public display.

(*A railbus is a very lightweight type passenger rail vehicle (typically non-articulated or rigid frame) (Source: Wikipedia).)

Date: Saturday November 5, 2016
Time: 12:00-18:30
Location: Former Nanbu Jukan Railway Line Shichinohe Station 
旧南部縦貫鉄道線 七戸駅(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!
Higashidori Village Industry Festival 2016 poster 平成28年 第48回東通村産業まつり ポスター Higashidori-mura Sangyou Matsuri
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

Thursday, 27 October 2016

Sai Fish Festival 2016

Sai Fish Festival 2016
おさかな祭り
(Osakana Matsuri)

A festival where you can buy fish, eat fish soup, watch performances, win prizes, and more!

Sai Fish Festival 2016 poster 平成28年 おさかな祭り ポスター 佐井村 Osakana Matsuri


Date: Sunday October 30, 2016
Time: 9:00-15:00
Location: Tsugaru Kaikyo Bunkakan Arusasu Shiosai Hall & Parking Lot
津軽海峡文化館アルサス しおさいホール および 山側駐車場 (map)
Admission: Free