National Traditional Kokeshi Craftsman Festival 2018
Craftsmen of Kokeshi (a folkcraft wooden doll) gather from all of Japan for this festival held in Kuroishi city of Aomori prefecture. There are demonstrations of doll making as well as exhibition and ...more2018.08.20 update
Nakano Momiji Mountain Autumn Foliage and Night Illumination 2018
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 ...more2018.08.17 update
33nd Kuroishi Komise Festival
Kuroishi Komise Festival is held on Nakamachi Komise Street. Many come to see the live performances of Tsugaru shamisen, Tsugaru taiko drum, and yosakoi soran dance and enjoy the popular local special ...more2018.07.31 update
Kuroishi Yosare Festival 2018
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 ...more2018.07.15 update
Okawara Hinagashi Fire Ceremony 2018
This fire ceremony is a traditional event where boats made of reed are set on fire in the river, pushed and pulled as participants of the ceremony get drenched through. The effect of the shouts and th ...more2018.07.10 update
Nijinoko Rock Festival 2018
Nijinoko Rock Festival began in 2013, with the hope to energize the city of Kuroishi through music. The event takes place in Nijinoko Park, where food stalls and a section for BBQ are set up for visit ...more2018.07.05 update
Kuroishi Neputa Festival 2018
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 ...more2018.07.01 update
27nd Classic Cars Club Aomori Meeting in Komise
Over 200 classic cars (manufactured prior to 1975) gather together from all of Japan. Visitors are entertained by classic, exceptional cars from all over the world. ...more2018.06.04 update
Ushiyu Festival 2018
Ushiyu Festival is a traditional event held in Nuruyu Hot Springs with over 400 years of history. It is believed that you will be healed if you touch the ailing body part after patting the divine stat ...more2018.06.04 update
7nd The National Competition of Tsugaru Folk Songs
Tsugaru folk songs are heavily influenced by Tsugaru’s nature and climate. It is in Kuroishi, the birthplace of Tsugaru Jongara Bushi shamisen style, where competitors show off their talents of singin ...more2018.03.20 update
