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NEWS by TOHO CINEMAS OIRASE SHIMODA

03 Jul 2008 11:25:48 am GMT ++9

TOHO CINE TOWN is closed from Jun 30 until July 7, 2008 for re-opening as TOHO CINEMAS OIRASE SHIMODA. The schedules may not be accurate. The line up is SPEED RACER, AUGUST RUSH, and INDIANA JONES! With re-opening, the new features are available at the theater. :shock: Purchasing your tickets on line in advance! :shock: Mama's Club Theater! Mainly for children's shows, infants and toddlers with strollers are welcome! Please check the site http://hlo.tohotheater.jp/net/schedule/TNPI2000J01.do for the details. You may need some Japanese assistance.

Jun 27th, No. 118

26 Jun 2008 04:04:22 pm GMT ++9

Cherry Picking in Nagawa Date: Now ? Jul 21 (Mon) Venue: 59 cherry orchards in Nambu Town Admission: 1,000yen/ older than junior high school student; 700yen/ elementary school student; 300yen/ 3yrs old Eat as many sweet and juicy cherries as you want for 60 minutes as you handpick them at orchards. We are not talking about regular cherries; they are Sato Nishiki brand that is known as �red gem�. For details, refer to Check It Out. Driving directions: Go to Hachinohe and take Rt.104 for around 20km from downtown Hachinohe. You will see the Cherry Center and Mini Stop on your left. Challenge Hill-Climbing on Mt. Iwaki 2008 Date: Jun 29 (Sun), 9am-11am Venue: Tsugaru Iwaki Skyline Phone: 0172-29-2106 Going down hill on a bicycle seems a fun and easy ride; however, in this event, cyclists climb Mt. Iwaki, a.k.a. �Mt. Fuji in Tsugaru District�. The goal is to reach the eighth stage of the mountain, 1,238m above sea level, where vast plain with apple orchards, deep forests designated as World Heritage, Sea of Japan, and even Hokkaido are viewable. Although registration deadline is over, it is inspiring to see athletes challenging their limit. Driving directions: Go to Hirosaki City via Aomori City. Take Rt. 3 and drive about 20km and you will reach at the foot of Mt. Iwaki. Special Exhibit �Wonder of Human Body� Date: Now ? Jul 21 (Mon) Venue: Aomori Museum of Art Admission: 1,400 yen adults; 700 yen high and junior high school students; 400yen elementary school students All specimens exhibited are from actual human bodies. Water and fat in specimens are replaced with plastic using a technique called �plastomic� which allows long term preservation and a close-up examination of muscles, organs, veins, etc. It�s amazing to see �slices� of the human body how delicate it really is; you may even touch some specimens! The Ventures Live Date: Jul 21 (Mon) Venue: Towada Civic Center A legendary American band, The Ventures, is coming to Towada City! With over 110 million albums sold worldwide, the group remains the best selling instrumental rock group of all time. Don�t miss this opportunity! Shochiku Kabuki Date: Jul 8 (Tue), 1pm ? 3:30pm; 6pm ? 8:30pm Venue: Aomori City Bunka-kan Admission: 6,000yen/ S-grade seat; 5,000yen/ A-grade seat; 3,000yen/ B-grade seat Nango Summer Jazz Festival 2008 Date: Jul 19 (Sat), 1pm ? 8pm Venue: Echo Land, Nango, Hachinohe City Admission: adult - 4,500 yen (advance); 5,500 yen (gate) Junior high and senior high school student ? 2,500yen (advance); 3,500yen (gate) Towada Lake Festival 2008 Date: Jul 19 (Sat) & 20 (Sun) Venue: Towada Lake Fireworks will be shot off over the Towada Lake after dark, making gleaming reflection over the water. You may watch the spectacular event from a boat. Osorezan Mountain Festival Date: Jul 20 (Sun) ? 24 (Thu) Venue: Osorezan Mountain, Mutsu City Locals believe that Osorezan Mountain is the place where their souls go and stay after death. During the festival period, they visit the sacred mountain to pay respect to their ancestors and to ask for protection over their families....

JUN 21-29

26 Jun 2008 03:58:53 pm GMT ++9

INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL　[b] :arrow: 10:00, 12:50,15:40,18:25, 21:10 AUGUST RUSH　 :arrow: 10:10,14:50, 15:45,17:20, 20:10[/b]...

UPDATE IS COMING SOON!

25 Jun 2008 01:12:52 am GMT ++9

We truly apologize for any inconveniences you may have. As of July, we are going to put more efforts to update our sites and promptly release information to support your life in Misawa. Best Regards, The Insider editors :P...

WHAT?S AT STEAK? FIND OUT AT THE 22nd ANNUAL TAKKO TOWN

14 Sep 2007 02:33:46 am GMT ++9

[b]GARLIC AND BEEF FESTIVAL 2007![/b] [i]By Simon Bernard[/i] You don?t need a round-trip ticket back to the USA to enjoy country music and dancing and big slice of beef, just head out to Takko Town Saturday and Sunday, September 29th and 30th for their 22nd annual Garlic and Beef Festival to enjoy Texas Bar-B-Q Japanese style. [img]http://update.insider-jp.com/upload_images/no99/gfes3.jpg[/img] Nestled in the foothills of Aomori?s mountains just southeast of Lake Towada, Takko Town?s delicious beef is known throughout Japan. Drinking natural spring water is just one of the secrets of the health of the high quality cows called Japanese Black. Takko Town?s other claim to fame is that they are the #1 producer of garlic in Japan. Because of this, they have established sister city relationships with other internationally famous garlic producing areas such as Gilroy, Ca., Monticelli, Italy and Seosan, Korea. Each year student and music exchanges take place. These community members also attend each other?s festivals, giving the 2 day extravaganza a very international flavor. This year also the Garlic Queen of Gilroy, California and her entourage will be on hand to meet you! Each October the main event at the festival is the Yakiniku (Bar-B-Q) Party with Takko beef which you can season with specially produced garlic tare (sauce) to enhance the flavor. Taking place at the 2-2-9 DOME (pronounced ni-ni-ku, the same word for garlic in Japanese) just at the bottom of the ski lift, the indoor and outdoor venues means no matter what the weather brings, everyone can remain warm and dry! [img]http://update.insider-jp.com/upload_images/no99/gfes2.jpg[/img] There will be a lot of entertainment happening at the inside and outside stages. The lineup includes many games for children as well as a bouncy house. There will be country dance shows, garlic spitting contest, garlic sumo and garlic putting. Other shows include the Nanyadoyara Bon dance dating back 630 years, Takko Kangura dance and Yosakoi Soran dancers. There will also be a raffle each day for all advance ticket holders for the Bar-B-Q with lots of great prizes. English interpreters will also be available. [img]http://update.insider-jp.com/upload_images/no99/gfes1.jpg[/img] The entrance to the festival is free, but to participate in the Bar-B-Q you should buy an advanced ticket. This will ensure you a big slice of the mouthwatering Takko Beef. Advanced ticket holders will receive a Bar-B-Q set of beef and veggies for you to cook yourself. Do-it-yourself cooking areas will be set up at the site! To get an advanced ticket, go to the Misawa ITT ($18) or the information booth at Shimoda Mall (2,000 yen). If you are not able to get an advanced ticket, it will not be possible to get on in the Bar-B-Q. You can not buy a Bar-B-Q set at the festival this year. Misawa ITT will also have a shuttle bus from the base to the venue on Sat. Sept. 29th. Call 226-3555 for more information! It goes without saying there will be a lot of booths selling many different kinds of great tasting Japanese foods and drinks. A group of country line dancers from Misawa Air Base will be on hand Saturday to get your feet happy starting at 13:00. Again there will be lots of events for children as well! [img]http://update.insider-jp.com/upload_images/no99/gfes4.jpg[/img] If after the festival you are still in an adventurous mood, you can drive the road up higher to the top of the ski lift for a breathtaking autumn colored view. There is also a yakiniku restaurant at the top there. Allow yourself some time so you can also visit the famous Miroku waterfalls by going back down to Rt. 104, turning right and driving about 20 more minutes. [b]DIRECTIONS:[/b] It takes about an hour and a half to get to Takko Town from Misawa Air Base. Go out the Falcon Gate -- also called the POL gate?and start counting lights. Turn left at the 13th light to get on the Dai Ni (no.2) Michinoku Expressway. At the 1st toll booth, pay 250 yen and get a ticket. Get off at the 2nd exit called Hachinohe Kita (north). After paying the toll, go to the light and turn right. After 2.8km turn left onto the off ramp, go down to the light and turn right. Follow this road (you will go by the Hachinohe Fish Market on your left side) 4km. and turn right at the light (big pachinko parlor on corner), you will now be on Rt. 104. Go 14 km. (you will go through Nagawa Town, now known as Nanbu Town) and turn left onto Rt. 4. Go 13 km. and turn left onto the off ramp (you will be in Sannohe Town). Go to stop sign and turn right, you are back on Rt. 104. Go 9.3 km and turn right onto Rt. 21(this turn off is just past the 3 stoplights in Takko Town). Follow this narrow road 6.7km and turn left at the fork (right before this turn there is an English sign for Soyu mura) another 1.5 km up the road turn right and you will be at the Festival! To get to Miroku waterfalls: Go back down Rt. 21 and turn right on Rt.104 go 15.1km (you will pass a light at the 9km mark) and turn left at the sign for Miroku Falls, go another 5km park and walk 3 to 4 minutes over to the waterfall. Drive carefully. [b]SCHEDULE:[/b] SATURDAY, September 29th 10:30 Opening Ceremony 11:00 Garlic Putting Contest/ Garlic Sumo/Garlic spitting contest 12:00 Hawaiian Dance Show 12:30 Kangura Dance 13:00 Misawa Country Line Dancers 14:00 Raffle 14:30 Naniyadoyara Dance 15:00 Close SUNDAY, September 30th 10:30 Opening 11:00 Garlic Putting Contest/ Garlic Sumo/Garlic spitting contest 11:30 Garlic Queen paper/rock/scissors contest 12:00 Karaoke 13:00 Sekirei Kai Dance 13:30 Takko Team Country Dance 14:00 Raffle 14:20 Yosakoi Soran Dance 15:00 Close...