~ May 31 |
Musha (Warrior) Experience at Kintai Area
Everyday (except Wednessday), till May 31, 11 a.m. – noon, at Yokoyama, Iwakuni City (Kintai area). 1,500 yen per person. Reservation 5 days in advance is required.
You can wear the armors, belonging to Iwakuni Teppo-tai (musket unit) Preservation Group, and take your own photo. There is a height restriction, but no age restriction. This is only armor wearing, no musket firing. To make a reservation, contact Mr. Sugiyama, Iwakuni Jitabi-no-kai (Travel Group) at 090-7898-5770.
URL: http://www.oidemase.or.jp/jiblog/index.php?itemid=4717
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Feburary 1 – 28 |
Matsue Dan-Dan-Shoku Festa (Food Festival)
At Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture. This event is to enjoy the winter food in Shimane Pref., such as Matsuba-gani (crab), Shimane Beef, seafood from Shinji Lake. During February, you can enjoy these foods at “Dan-Dan Gochiso Ichiba (food stalls)” and “Dan-Dan Fair” at the various places at Matsue City.
For more information, contact the executive committee of Matue Dan-Dan Festa at 0852-27-5843. URL: http://www.plusvalue.co.jp/dandan/
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Febraury 2 – March 24 |
Mojiko Retro’s Blow Fish, lantern, and Hina Doll Festival
At Mojiko Retro, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Pref. This event is to promote the tourism of Moji Port in winter, and its theme is “Hospitarity with lantern and tasty”. During the event period, the event area will be lighten up with the big blow fish lantern, the tree illumination, etc. Along with that, sake-hopping event and blow fish fair will be held.
For more information, contact Moji Port Tourism Office at 093-321-6110, or Mojiko Retro General Information at 093-321-4151. URL: http://www.mojiko.info/
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February 17 |
Hatsukaichi City Jigozen Oyseter Charity Bazar
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Jigozen Fishery Harbor. For more information, contact the Jigozen Fishery Association at 0829-36-1214.
Erhu concert by Miki Imai
2 p.m. at the Shunan City Culture Hall. Erhu is a 2-stringed Chinese instrument played with a bow. Free of admission.
For more information, contact Shunan City Culture Hall at 0834-22-8787.
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March 2 |
U.S. - Japan Friendship Concert in Iwakuni
From 2 p.m. (doors open at 1 p.m.) at the concert hall, Shinfonia Iwakuni. Free of admission. For more in formation, contact Chugoku Shikoku Defense Bureau at 082-223-7153.
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March 10 |
Hagi Fugu Matusri (Blow Fish Festival)
From 10 a.m. at Hagi Sea Mart, Hagi City, Yamaguchi Pref. The peak of fugu (blow fish) fishing is from February to April at Hagi area, and the event is to promote blow fish in Hagi. The programs in the event are sale of blow fish and its products. Admission is free, but bring enough Japanese yen for shopping.
For more information, contact Hagi City Fisheries Division at 0838-25-4195 or Hagi Sea Mart at 0838-24-4937.
Shinshu Matsuri 2013 (New Brew of Sake Festival)
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Yoikigen Co., Soja City, Okayama Pref. Free of admission.
The event includes the sale of new brew of sake, the tour to observe inside of brewery, and tasting sakes. Along with them, the mini-concert, food stalls are held too. For more information, contact Yoikigen Co., at 0826-94-0011. URL : http://www.yoikigen.co.jp/
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March 23 – June 23 |
Musashi & Kojiro’s Battle at Gnaryu Island
Every Satuardays, Sundays, and Japanese Holidays during March 23 – June 23 (except May 3 and 4). 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2 p.m. On April 13, 1612, Musashi Miyamoto fought a duel with Kojiro Sasaki on Ganryu Island, in Shimonoseki. A short play about this famous duel between Musashi and Kojiro is being performed at the seaside stage, Kamon Warf Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture.
Free of admission and no reservation is necessary.
For more information, contact Shimonoseki City Tourism Office at 083-231-1350. URL: http://www.city.shimonoseki.yamaguchi.jp/kanko/event.html http://www.city.shimonoseki.yamaguchi.jp/kanko/ganryujima/sungeki/index.html
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March 23 – 24 |
Kamoitsuha Kura Matsuri (Brewer Festival)
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Tagohonke Brewery Products Co., Tsuyama City, Okayama Pref. Free of admission. The event includes the sale of new brew of sake, the tour to observe inside of brewery, and creating your own label for sake bottles. The kids’ corner and parking is available.
For more information, contact Tagohonke Brewery Products Co. at 0868-29-1111. URL: http://www.tsuyamabeer.co.jp/
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March 24 |
Akaiwa Brewing Inc. Kura-biraki (the opening of a storehouse for the first time in the year)
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Akaiwa Brewing Inc., Akaiwa City, Okayama Pref. The event includes the tasting and sale of new brewered sake and the sake cakes, mini concert, sale of food (yakisoba, udon, etc.).
For more information, contact Akaiwa Brewing at 086-955-0130. URL : http://momonosato.info/
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April 4 |
Ingrid Fuzjko Hemming Piano Recital 2013
7 p.m. at Shunan Cultural Hall. The admission is 12,000 yen for SS seats, 10,000 yen for S seats, 8,000 yen for A seats, 6,000 yen for B seats. Preschoolers are barred from the concert. For more information, contact Shunan Cultural hall at 0834-22-8787.
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April 19 – May 12 |
26th National Confectionary Exposition in Hiroshima
Weekdays 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday, Sunday, Japanese Holidays (4/29, 5/3 - 5) 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM (The final day, May 12 is until 5:00 PM)
At grounds of the Former Hiroshima Municipal Baseball Stadium, Hiroshima Prefectural Sports Center and surrounding areas (Next to Sogo Department store.) Admission is 2,000 yen for those 18 or older. National Confectionary Exposition is the biggest exhibition of confectionary industry, such as Japanese confectionary, western confectionary, and snacks, in Japan. This exhibition is held in every four to five years (irregular) at cities around Japan.
For more information, contact 26th National Confectionary Exposition in Hiroshima Executive Committee Secretariat at 082-502-2838. For ticket information, call 082-511-1611 (Management Center for Ticket Sales). URL: http://www.kashihaku2013.jp/en/
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