Aomori Rock Festival '11 ～夏の魔物～ (Summer Villain)

Is your summer not as fun as you wanted it to be?  Spice it up by rockin' out to some Japanese rock music at the Aomori Rock Festival '11 "Summer Villain!"  The festival promises to be a huge all-day event, taking place outdoors at Tsugaru's very own Chikyuu Mura.  If you're into live music, and especially rock, this is the event for you.  For a list of the performers click here.

Price: 

1 Ticket	￥6,800
2 Tickets	￥13,000
4 Tickets	￥24,000
Middle/High Schooler (1 Ticket)	￥3,000 （Available only the day of the event）

*Elementary students and below are free.

*Tickets can be bought at the door, however may sell out, so buy quickly!

*Japanese speakers can reserve tickets by going to the event's website

Date: July 17th (Doors open at 8:00 a.m. and the show starts at 8:30 a.m.)

Website: Click Here (Japanese)

Location: click here for directions from Jusco

Tsugaru Chikyuu Mura:〒038-2817 Aomori-ken, Tsugaru-shi, Morita-Machi, Tokomai Fujiyama 244

つがる地球村 :〒038-2817青森県つがる市 森田町 床舞藤山244

Tsugaru-ben Taikai 2011 第１５回津軽弁大会

Taikai Poster, click to enlarge and print out!

わんつかもつけにががってみるが！

On 18th June 2011, Tsuruta Town Office will host the 15th annual Tsugaru Dialect Competition, better known as the Tsugaru-ben Taikai. Five groups will perform in a fierce competition for the title of best Tsugaru-ben speaker(s) of the year. The taikai is always hosted by a local celebrity, and this year is no different, with Aomori Television's Yuriko Kudou MCing the event. Foreigners from all over Aomori have been known to perform enka, rakugo and plays, which always have the audience in stitches. It's free to come and watch, so why not stop by and see if you can understand the dialect that leaves even native Japanese speakers baffled!

When? 3-5pm, Saturday 18th June 2011

Where? Tsuruta Town Office (鶴田町役場)
              click here for a map 

How much? FREE!

Goshogawara Japanese Class!

Living in rural Japan, learning even a little bit of Japanese can go a long way in terms of enjoying your time to the fullest.  A great way to do this is the Goshogawara Central Community Center Japanese class, which will start on April 11th 2011.

Last year, I participated in the fall class, both improving my Japanese and making new friends!  Best of all, the class can accommodate any level of Japanese learner, from those who know no Japanese to those who are advanced.  Basically, you pair up with a friendly instructor or two, who helps you with your Japanese study each week.  Bringing your own materials, you go at your pace.  I highly recommend it to anyone in the area.

The Skinny:  Great way to make friends and learn Japanese

Time:          4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/4

                 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Prices:        Free!                         

Address:      Goshogawara Chuuou Kouminkan (五所川原市中央公民館）
                   〒037-0016　青森県五所川原市字一ツ谷504番地1

                   037-0016  Aomori-ken, Goshogawara-shi, Jiichitsutani 504 Banchi 1

Map with Directions from Jusco/Aeon Mall: click here

Tsugaru and Goshogawara Winter Event Information

Tsugaru Earth Village Winter Story Festival:

（地球村冬物語）

Come join in the winter fun at our very own winter event in Tsugaru.  Activities include making the world's longest 'banana boat' dessert, a 'slippery ski' game, various other games, and fireworks!  Food unique to Tsugaru is also served.

Dates: February 12th, 2011

Time:  From 12:00

(Reservation desk from 11:00 and fireworks at 17:30)

Location: Tsugaru Earth Village International Exchange Plaza

(つがる地球村国際交流広場）

Event Entry: Free

Questions: 0173 (26) 2855

(English assistance may not be available)

**In order to participate in making the world's largest banana boat dessert, or the 'slippery ski' game, you must sign up, so show up early! 

Picture from: http://www.mutusinpou.co.jp/news/2008/02/812.html