Kuroishi Yosare Festival 2023
The Kuroishi Yosare is known as one of the three Japanese Nagashi odori, a style of festival dance. Held on August 15th, 16th, 18th and 19th over 2000 dancers fill the streets of Kuroishi. □August ...more2023.08.01 update
Kuroishi Neputa Festival 2023
The greatest feature of Kuroishi Neputa Festival is the parade – over 50 massive lantern floats, both fan-shaped and warrior-figure ones, march through the quaint town of Kuroishi. The parade with a ...more2023.07.26 update
Kuroishi Sakura Festival 2023
Kuroishi Sakura Festival is held at Azuma Park, which overlooks the city of Kuroishi. The park promenade is surrounded by beautiful cherry blossoms, where visitors can also enjoy various events. ※W ...more2023.04.17 update
Makko Market 2023
A traditional event held on the Lunar New Year, visitors who come out to shop around 5AM at the shops of Kuroishi will receive makko (otoshidama; New Year money gift). Traditional comfort food such as ...more2023.02.01 update
Nakano Momiji Mountain Autumn Foliage 2022
Nakano Momiji Mountain is also known as the Northeastern Arashiyama (a well-known spot of autumn foliage in Kyoto). The ambiance created from the brightly colored maple leaves and the moving night ill ...more2022.10.21 update
Kuroishi Yosare Festival 2022
The Kuroishi Yosare is known as one of the three Japanese Nagashi odori, a style of festival dance. Held on August 15th and 16th, over 2000 dancers fill the streets of Kuroishi. The Kuroishi Yosare ...more2022.07.01 update
Kuroishi Sakura Festival 2022
Kuroishi Sakura Festival is held at Azuma Park, which overlooks the city of Kuroishi. The park promenade is surrounded by beautiful cherry blossoms, where visitors can also enjoy various events. ※W ...more2022.04.22 update
【Cancelled】All Japan Zuguri Championship Series 2022
All Japan Zuguri Championship Series 2022 cancelled due to prevent the spread of CoronaVirus (COVID-19). Zuguri (top) spinning is a traditional winter play for the children in Tsugaru region. All a ...more2022.02.01 update
【Cancelled】Makko Market 2022
Makko Market 2022 cancelled due to prevent the spread of CoronaVirus (COVID-19). A traditional event held on the Lunar New Year, visitors who come out to shop around 5AM at the shops of Kuroishi wi ...more2022.01.18 update
New Year Kokeshi Crafting 2022
This event highlights the making of the first kokeshi for the new years at the Tsugaru Kokeshi Doll Museum. A craftsman dressed in a special white clothing will demonstrate making of the very first ko ...more2021.12.20 update
