Thursday 16 July 2015

2015 Towada Summer Festival Fireworks Display

2015 Towada Summer Festival Fireworks Display
平成27年度十和田市夏まつり第58回花火大会　(Towada-shi natsu matsuri hanabi taikai)
Towada Summer Festival Fireworks Display 十和田夏まつろ花火大会
Picture Source: Towada City Blog
Date: Friday, August 14, 2015 Saturday, August 15, 2015 Sunday, August 30, 2015
Time: 19:00-20:30 (road closures 17:30-21:00)
Location: Kanchogai Street (官庁街通り)
Admission: FREE
Events/Attractions: Food stalls and fireworks right in the heart of the city--great chance to wear a yukata (cotton summer kimono)!
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Tuesday 14 July 2015

Towada Civic Center Plaza Paper Art Exhibit

Towada Civic Center Plaza Special Exhibit: July 19-31, 2015

Paper Art Competition Prize Winning Works Exhibit
(「かみわざ展」 紙わざ大賞　入賞作品展 - "kamiwaza ten" kamiwaza taishou nyuushou sakuhin ten)
Towada Civic Center Plaza Paper Art Exhibit　かみわざ展　紙わざ大賞入賞作品展　十和田市民交流プラザ

Description: Various prize winning works from the past twenty-four national paper art competitions.
Hours: 10:00-19:00
Admission: FREE
Address: Towada Civic Center Plaza 十和田市民交流プラザ「トワーレ]
18-33 Inaoicho
Towada City, Aomori 034-0011
0176-58-5670


Parking: Available (pay lot)
First 30min: FREE
First 31min-90min: 200yen
91+ min 100yen/30min.
Daily Maximum: 1000yen
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Wednesday 8 July 2015

B-1 Grand Prix in Towada: Food Category List

B-1 Grand Prix in Towada B-1グランプリin十和田
All 62 participating groups listed here, categorized by food type.

Soba (15), Udon (6), Ramen & Other Noodle Dishes (6), Rice (7), Curry Rice (2), Inarizushi (3), Grilled/Stewed Meat (9), Soups (3), Okonomiyaki & Other "Yaki" Dishes (3), Fried Foods (6), Other (2)

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Jump to Information Sorted by Venue:
  1. Shotengai Shopping District
  2. Art Station Towada
  3. Track & Field Track
  4. Chuo Parking Lot & Chuo Park
  5. Baseball Diamond

Soba

(Udon (6), Ramen & Other Noodle Dishes (6), Rice (7), Curry Rice (2), Inarizushi (3), Grilled/Stewed Meat (9), Soups (3), Okonomiyaki & Other "Yaki" Dishes (3), Fried Foods (6), Other (2))

Udon

(Soba (15), Ramen & Other Noodle Dishes (6), Rice (7), Curry Rice (2), Inarizushi (3), Grilled/Stewed Meat (9), Soups (3), Okonomiyaki & Other "Yaki" Dishes (3), Fried Foods (6), Other (2))

Ramen & Other Noodle Dishes

(Soba (15), Udon (6), Rice (7), Curry Rice (2), Inarizushi (3), Grilled/Stewed Meat (9), Soups (3), Okonomiyaki & Other "Yaki" Dishes (3), Fried Foods (6), Other (2))

Rice

(Soba (15), Udon (6), Ramen & Other Noodle Dishes (6), Curry Rice (2), Inarizushi (3), Grilled/Stewed Meat (9), Soups (3), Okonomiyaki & Other "Yaki" Dishes (3), Fried Foods (6), Other (2))

Curry Rice

(Soba (15), Udon (6), Ramen & Other Noodle Dishes (6), Rice (7), Inarizushi (3), Grilled/Stewed Meat (9), Soups (3), Okonomiyaki & Other "Yaki" Dishes (3), Fried Foods (6), Other (2))

Inarizushi

(Soba (15), Udon (6), Ramen & Other Noodle Dishes (6), Rice (7), Curry Rice (2), Grilled/Stewed Meat (9), Soups (3), Okonomiyaki & Other "Yaki" Dishes (3), Fried Foods (6), Other (2))

Grilled/Stewed Meat

(Soba (15), Udon (6), Ramen & Other Noodle Dishes (6), Rice (7), Curry Rice (2), Inarizushi (3), Soups (3), Okonomiyaki & Other "Yaki" Dishes (3), Fried Foods (6), Other (2))

Soups

(Soba (15), Udon (6), Ramen & Other Noodle Dishes (6), Rice (7), Curry Rice (2), Inarizushi (3), Grilled/Stewed Meat (9), Okonomiyaki & Other "Yaki" Dishes (3), Fried Foods (6), Other (2))

Okonomiyaki & Other "Yaki" Dishes

(Soba (15), Udon (6), Ramen & Other Noodle Dishes (6), Rice (7), Curry Rice (2), Inarizushi (3), Grilled/Stewed Meat (9), Soups (3), Fried Foods (6), Other (2))

Fried Foods

(Soba (15), Udon (6), Ramen & Other Noodle Dishes (6), Rice (7), Curry Rice (2), Inarizushi (3), Grilled/Stewed Meat (9), Soups (3), Okonomiyaki & Other "Yaki" Dishes (3), Other (2))

Other

(Soba (15), Udon (6), Ramen & Other Noodle Dishes (6), Rice (7), Curry Rice (2), Inarizushi (3), Grilled/Stewed Meat (9), Soups (3), Okonomiyaki & Other "Yaki" Dishes (3), Fried Foods (6))
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Tuesday 7 July 2015

B-1 Grand Prix in Towada: Kyushu Contestant Groups

九州　投票対象団体 (Kyuushuu Touhyou Taishou Dantai)
Kyushu Contestant Groups
Kyushu Region 九州地方

福岡県　田川市 Fukuoka-ken, Tagawa-shi
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
Tagawa Hormone Nabe 田川ホルモン鍋

佐賀県　佐賀市　Saga-ken, Saga-shi
佐賀市はシシリアンライスdeどっとこむ Saga-shi de Sicilian Rice de Dottokomu
Saga Sicilian Rice: rice topped with fresh vegetables (lettuce, tomato, corn, etc.), sautéed meat and onions, and mayonnaise 
(Official, Japanese) http://sicilianrice.com/
(Unofficial, English) http://welcomekyushu.tw/2013/03/29/sicilian-rice/
Saga Sicilian Rice 佐賀シシリアンライス

長崎県　大村市 Nagasaki-ken, Omura-shi
大村あま辛カレーうまか隊 Omura Amakara Curry Umaka-tai
Omura Amakara Curry: spicy-sweet black-looking curry made with edible charcoal powder, 30 different spices, beef, banana, carrot and other local vegetables
(Official, Japanese) http://umakatai.omlog.net/
Omura Amakara Curry 大村あま辛カレー

長崎県　雲仙市 Nagasaki-ken, Unzen-shi
小浜ちゃんぽん愛好会 Obama Chanpon Aikoukai
Obama Chanpon: thick noodles and local seafood and vegetables in soup made from pork or chicken bones and katakuchi iwashi (sardines)  (named after the local hot spring resort)
(Official, Japanese) https://ja-jp.facebook.com/OBAMAchanpon
Obama Chanpon 小浜ちゃんぽん

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/

大分県　佐伯市 Oita-ken, Saiki-shi
佐伯ごまだしうどん大作戦 Saiki Gomadashi Udon Daisakusen
Saiki Gomadashi Udon: freshly boiled udon noodles topped with gomadashi (a paste made with soy sauce, sesame seeds and roasted white fish caught in the local Bungo Channel) and hot water poured over the noodles instead of broth
(Official, Japanese) https://ja-jp.facebook.com/sgu.daisakusen 
Saiki Gomadashi Udon 佐伯ごまだしうどん

大分県　日田市 Oita-ken, Hita-shi
日田やきそば研究会 Hita Yakisoba Kenkyuukai
Hita Yakisoba: yakisoba noodles with pork, bean sprouts, spring onions and special sauce cooked on a hot plate until it is so crisp it is almost burnt
(Official, Japanese) https://ja-jp.facebook.com/hitayakisobakenkyuukai
Hita Yakisoba 日田やきそば

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B-1 Grand Prix in Towada: Shikoku Contestant Groups

四国　投票対象団体 (Shikoku Touhyou Taishou Dantai)
Shikoku Contestant Groups
Shikoku Region 四国地方 

徳島県　徳島市 Tokushima-ken Tokushima-shi
とくしま豆天玉連 Tokushima Mame Tentama-ren
Tokushima Mametentamayaki: okonomiyaki (Japanese omelette/pizza/pancake) made with simmered kintoki beans (mame), small shrimp fried into tempura (ten) with egg (tama), cabbage, pork, and other ingredients
(Official, Japanese) http://mametentama.com/ 
Tokushima Mametentamayaki 徳島豆天玉焼き

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 egg, and special sauce
(Official, Japanese) http://i-ytm.com/
(Official, English) http://iciea.jp/i-news/pdf/77/i-News77-18.pdf
Imabari Yakibuta Tamago-meshi 今治焼豚玉子飯

高知県 須崎市 Kochi-ken, Susaki-shi
須崎鍋焼きラーメンプロジェクトX Susaki Nabeyaki Ramen Project X
Susaki Nabeyaki Ramen: thin, straight ramen noodles in a chicken-based soup with chicken, spring onion, chikuwa (fish paste sausage) and a raw egg on top all cooked in a clay pot and served while still boiling
(Official, Japanese) http://www.cciweb.or.jp/susaki/nabeyaki/ 
(Unofficial, English) http://tosawave.blogspot.jp/2012/08/nabeyaki-ramen.html
Susaki Nabeyaki Ramen 須崎鍋焼きラーメン
 

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B-1 Grand Prix in Towada: Chugoku Region Contestant Groups

中国　投票対象団体 (Chuugoku Touhyou Taishou Dantai)
Chugoku Region Contestant Groups

Shikoku Region 四国地方
鳥取県　鳥取市 Tottori-ken, Tottori-shi
鳥取とうふちくわ総研 Tottori Tofu Chikuwa Souken
Tottori Tofu Chikuwa: a type of sausage made from tofu (approx. 70%) and fish paste (approx. 30%)
(Official, Japanese) http://www.tottori.to/chikuwa2/
(Unofficial, English) http://blog.gojsf.com/regional-specialities/unique-foods-in-tottori-prefecture-are-here/
Tottori Tofu Chikuwa 鳥取とうふちくわ

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/
Izumo Zenzai 出雲ぜんざい

岡山県　津山市 Okayama-ken, Tsuyama-shi
津山ホルモンうどん研究会 Tsuyama Hormone Udon Kenkyuukai
Tsuyama Hormone Udon: udon noodles cooked on a grill with "hormone" (beef innards), cabbage, onion, long Welsh onion, bean sprouts, and a special sauce
(Official, Japanese) http://tsuyama-horumonudon.com/
(Official, English) http://okayamajapanenglish.blog6.fc2.com/blog-entry-59.html
Tsuyama Hormone Udon 津山ホルモンうどん

広島県　府中市 Hiroshima-ken, Fuchu-shi
備後府中焼きを広める会 Bingo Fuchuyaki wo Hirome-tai
Fuchuyaki: okonomiyaki (Japanese omelette/pizza/pancake) made with ground meat (beef or pork) and cabbage
(Official, Japanese) http://www.fuchucci.or.jp/okonomi/
(Unofficial, English) http://yummyhiroshima.blogspot.jp/2011/04/fuchuyaki.html
Fuchuyaki 府中焼き
 
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Friday 3 July 2015

B-1 Grand Prix in Towada: Kinki Region Contestant Groups

近畿　投票対象団体 (Kinki Touhyou Taishou Dantai)
Kinki Region Contestant Groups
Kinki Region 近畿地方

三重県　亀山市 Mie-ken, Kameyama-shi
亀山みそ焼きうどん本舗 Kameyama Yaki Udon Honpo
Kameyama Miso Yaki Udon: fried udon noodles with pork and cabbage, and a special miso-based sauce
(Official, Japanese) http://kirakame.sakura.ne.jp/misoyaki/
(Unofficial, English) http://artkameyama.jimdo.com/miso-yaki-udon/
Kameyama Miso Yaki Udon 亀山みそ焼きうどん

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/
Tsu Gyoza 津ぎょうざ

三重県　四日市市 Mie-ken, Yokkaichi-shi
四日市とんてき協会 Yokkaichi Tonteki Kyoukai
Yokkaichi Tonteki: sautéed pork "steak" marinated in garlic and a special sauce served on a bed of shredded cabbage
(Official, Japanese) http://tonteki.com/
(Unofficial, English) http://happy-travelling.com/shop/kyoto-tonteki/
Yokkaichi Tonteki 四日市とんてき

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/
Matsusaka Tori Yakiniku 松坂鶏焼き肉

京都府　京都市 Kyoto-fu Kyoto-shi
伏見稲荷寿司ひろめ隊 Fushimi Inari-Sushi Hirome-tai
Fushimi Inarizushi: triangular deep fried bean curd stuffed with vinegared rice, black sesame, and chopped gobo (burdock root)
(Official, Japanese) http://www.fushimi-inari.com/
Fushimi Inarizushi 伏見稲荷寿司

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
Akashi Tamagoyaki あかし玉子焼

兵庫県　加古川市 Hyogo-ken, Kakogawa-shi
うまいでぇ！加古川かつめしの会 Umai de! Kakogawa Katsumeshi no Kai
Kakogawa Katsumeshi: fried Grade A or higher kuro (black) wagyu cutlet with a special sauce on rice
(Official, Japanese) https://ja-jp.facebook.com/katsumeshi (inactive?)
(Official, English) http://hyogo-tourism-en.blogspot.jp/2011/11/local-gourmet-food-kakogawa-katsumeshi.html
Kakogawa Katsumeshi 加古川かつめし

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Towada Rock Festival 2015

Towada Rock Festival 2015
十和田ロックフェスティバル
Website (Japanese): http://towada-rock-festival.jimdo.com/

A charity event in support of the Towada Public Library. Live performances, food stalls and workshops.


Date: Sunday, July 12, 2015
Time: 12:00-17:00
Location: Towada Baji Koen, Komakkoland 十和田馬事公苑駒っこランド (map) 
Admission: Free
Performances:
  • Wild Strawberry (Towada)
  • Fight Fat (Hachinohe)
  • AppleGate (Misawa)
  • 鼻ロケッツ (Hana Rockets) (Rokunohe)
  • CUSTARD PIE (Aomori)
  • BABY KING BLUES BAND (Kamikita)
  • 北里大学 MC & FC (Kitasato Daigaku MC & FC)　(Towada)
  • PROJECT-T (Shichinohe)
  • kamigakari (Towada)

Towada Baji Koen Komakkoland 十和田馬事公苑駒っこランド
Umeyama-1-1 Fukamochi
Towada, Aomori Prefecture 034-0106
0176-26-2100
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