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

Wednesday 24 February 2016

SwingBerry Jazz Orchestra Concert 2016

SwingBerry Jazz Orchestra Concert 2016
スイングベリー ジャズ オーケストラ コンサート


Enjoy beloved Ghibli theme songs in a big band jazz performance featuring guest vocalist Makoto Sakurada.
SwingBerry Jazz Orchestra Concert 2016 Hachinohe City 平成28年 スイングベリージャズオーケストラコンサート八戸市南郷文化ホール

Date: Sunday March 20, 2016
Time: 13:30~ (doors open 13:00)
Location: Hachinohe City Nango Cultural Hall 八戸南郷文化ホール (map)
Admission: Adults: 1000yen, High School Students & Younger: Free

Zelkova Ensemble Concert 2016

Zelkova Ensemble Concert 2016
第15回記念公演 ゼルコバアンサンブルコンサート


Enjoy a special recitation and music collaboration to celebrate the 15th performance of this local Towada 4-piece ensemble (flute, violin, cello and piano).
Zelkova Ensemble Concert 2016 poster Towada City Bunka Center 第15回記念公演 ゼルコバアンサンブルコンサート 十和田市民文化センター ポスター
Date: Saturday March 19, 2016
Time: 14:00~ (doors open 13:30)
Location: Towada Shimin Bunka Center, Shougaigakushuu Hall
十和田市民文化センター 生涯学習ホール (map)
Admission: Free

Friday 19 February 2016

Oma Onsen Cup Karaoke Contest 2016

Oma Onsen Cup Karaoke Contest 2016
第2回 おおま温泉杯 カラオケ大会
(Oma Onsen Hai Karaoke Taikai)

Oma Onsen Cup Karaoke Contest 2016 poster 平成28年 第2回 おおま温泉杯 カラオケ大会

Date: Sunday March 27, 2016
Time: 14:00~
Location: Oma Onsen おおま温泉海峡保養センター (map)
Admission: 380yen Adult, 330yen Children, 170yen Infants
Events/Attractions:
  • Special Guest: Yoshimi Kitano (Enka Singer, Towada City, Aomori)
  • Live Shamisen Performance
  • Oma, Sai, & Kazamaura Group Dance Performances
  • Prize Drawings
  • Free Bus (groups of 5+, advance reservation required)

Thursday 18 February 2016

Misawa Surf Clam Festival 2016

Misawa Surf Clam Festival 2016
第16回三沢ほっきまつり
(Misawa Hokki Matsuri)

A festival celebrating Misawa's favourite winter seafood, hokki (Japanese surf clam, a.k.a. hokkigai). Events include free samples of hokki cuisine, hokki and other local product sales, a clam shucking competition, and children's taiko drumming performance.

Wednesday 17 February 2016

All AROUND 90's + middle&mellow

All AROUND 90's + middle&mellow

Music/LuxuryDrink/Accessories/Furniture

Enjoy some good alcohol and an "evening picnic" with 90's music, handcrafted furniture, and specially selected crafts/goods (including 3/11 Disaster charity goods from "tovo") in Hirosaki.
All AROUND 90's + middle&mellow poster Hirosaki 弘前市 土手町コミュニティパーク

Aomori Bar-Gai 2016 Vol 7

Aomori Bar-Gai 2016 Vol 7 あおもりバル街

Enjoy a special "bar menu" (1 drink + small appetizer/snack) at a maximum of five participating drinking establishments in Aomori City.
Aomori Bar-Gai 2016 Vol 7 poster あおもりバル街 ポスター

Tuesday 16 February 2016

Towada on Shiawase Bombi Garu

Towada City will be featured in this week's episode of  "Shiawase Bombi Garu" (Happy Poor Girls 幸せ!ボンビーガール) airing tonight, Tuesday February 16, 2016, at 10pm on Nippon TV (NTV or RAB in Aomori).

The show will feature Tokio singer & bassist Tatsuya Yamaguchi, and announcer Kyoko Uchida taking a trip to Yamayo, a local "super cheap" supermarket with 2000yen to spend on ingredients for a meal for 10 people. Local mascots Towada Families will also make a special appearance.

Winter Festival in Moya Hills 2016

Winter Festival in Moya Hills 2016 ウィンターフェスティバルinモヤヒルズ

Winter Festival in Moya Hills 2016 poster平成28年 ウィンターフェスティバルinモヤヒルズ ポスター

Kamafuseyama Ski Carnival 2016

Kamafuseyama Ski Carnival 2016 釜臥山スキー場カーニバル
(a.k.a Mt. Kamafuse)

Head to head downhill ski races ("Dual Race") in the morning,. In the evening, skiing with lit pine torches to make characters out of fire, and fireworks.

(Note: Event(s) may be changed or rescheduled depending on weather conditions.)

Monday 15 February 2016

Pray for the EARTH 2016

Pray for the EARTH 2016
いのちをつなげる Life is Beautiful
Website: http://prayfortheearth.jimdo.com/ (Japanese)

Disaster recovery fundraiser and memorial event for the March 11th, 2011 Great East Japan Disaster.

Date: Sunday, March 13, 2016
Time: 10:00-16:00
Location: Towada Civic Center Plaza 十和田市民交流プラザ (map)
*free parking for event*
Admission: Free (fees may be required for workshops)
*Donations towards the March 11, 2011 Great East Japan Disaster recovery effort greatly appreciated*
Events/Attractions:
  • Stage Shows
    • Kitasato University saxopigs
    • Kids Dancers
    • Towada Families
    • Etc.
  • Charity Workshops
  • Food
  • Marketplace & Diaster Recovery Charity Goods
  • Etc.

Yogoshiyama Orchid Festival 2016

Yogoshiyama Orchid Festival 2016
第29回夜越山洋ランまつり (Yogoshiyama Youran Matsuri)

See approximately 150 types of orchids!

Monday 8 February 2016

Fukuura Kabuki Spring 2016 Performance

Fukuura Kabuki Spring 2016 Performance
福浦の歌舞伎 平成28年 春の特別上演

Fukuura Kabuki is a northern style kabuki passed down by fisher people in Fukuura (Sai Village) for over a hundred years and is an Aomori Prefecture designated Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property.
Fukuura Kabuki Spring 2016 Performance poster Sai Village 佐井村 福浦の歌舞伎 平成28年春の特別上演 ポスター

Friday 5 February 2016

Shichinohe 229 Garlic Festival 2016

229 Festival 2016 第7回229フェスティバル
(Note: 229 can be read in Japanese as "ni-ni-ku" which sounds like the word for garlic, "ninniku")

Date: Monday February 29, 2016
Time: 9:00-15:00
Location: Tenmabayashi Taiikukan (Gymnasium) 天間林体育館 (map)

Hiranai Winter Sonic 2016

Hiranai Winter Sonic 2016 平内ウィンターソニック

A winter entertainment, music and food extravaganza!
Hiranai Winter Sonic 2016 flyer front 平成28年 平内ウィンターソニック チラシ表 Hiranai Winter Sonic 2016 flyer back 平成28年 平内ウィンターソニック チラシ裏

Sakura Yabusame 2016

Cherry Blossom Horseback Archery 2016
第13回桜流鏑馬 (Sakura Yabusame)

Women's yabusame horseback archery competition under the cherry blossom trees!
Sakura Yabusame Towada Cherry Blossom Horseback Archery 2016 平成28年 第13回桜流鏑馬 十和田市

Wednesday 3 February 2016

Winter Nishimeya Photo Contest 2016

Winter Nishimeya Photo Contest 2016
冬のにしめや写真コンテスト2016 (Fuyu no Nishimeya Shashin Contest)

A contest to showcase the winter scenery, people, food, and events of Nishimeya.
Winter Nishimeya Photo Contest 2016 poster Fuyu no Nishimeya Shashin Contest 平成28年 冬のにしめや写真コンテスト

Nishimeya Winter Festival n2016

Nishimeya Winter Festival n2016
ニシメヤ冬まつり n2016 (Nishimeya Fuyu Festival)

Winter food and fun! (Also a great chance to take photos for the Winter Nishimeya Photo Contest.)

Nishimeya Winter Festival n2016 Fuyu Matsuri flyer front 平成28年 ニシメヤ冬まつり チラシ表 Nishimeya Winter Festival n2016 Fuyu Matsuri flyer back 平成28年 ニシメヤ冬まつり チラシ裏

2016 Aspam Winter Festival

2016 Aspam Winter Festival
2016 アスパム冬まつり (Aspam Fuyu Matsuri)

2016 Aspam Winter Festival Fuyu Matsuri flyer front 平成28年アスパム冬まつり チラシ表 2016 Aspam Winter Festival Fuyu Matsuri flyer back 平成28年アスパム冬まつり チラシ裏

Monday 1 February 2016

Towada Library Temporary Closure Notice

The Towada City Library will be closed from Monday February 22-Friday February 26, 2016 for a book collection inspection.

During this time, books should be returned using the book return drop box (返本ポスト). In order to prevent damage, CDs and DVDs should be returned to the library service counter.

More Information:
Towada City Library Website (Japanese): http://www.towada-lib.jp/

Aomori Band Brass Festa 2016

Aomori Band Brass Festa 2016
第16回青森県市民バンドブラスフェスタ (Aomori-ken Shimin Band Brass Festa)

Performance showcasing various brass bands from around Aomori Prefecture.

Aomori Band Brass Festa 2016 Towada Bunka Center 第16回青森県市民バンドブラスフェスタ 十和田市文化センター

Towada Street Festa and Bonus Days

Out and About the Town! Towada Street Festa
第17回飛び出せ 街へ!!とわだストリートフェスタ
(Tobidase Machi He!! Towada Street Festa)

Central shopping arcade sales event celebrating lunar new year.

Tobidase Machi He Towada Street Festa February 2016 平成28年 第17回飛び出せ 街へ!とわだストリートフェスタ