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Events in August
Summer is well and truly here and as usual there’s a bunch of things you can do to enjoy what the season has to offer! Check out the events
and festivals and see if you can make any of them this August for some good summer fun!
Photo courtesy of TV Aichi
Kusamakura Haiku Contest
Haiku are short, image-based poems about the things that make people
feel connected to nature. English haiku do not adhere to the strict
syllable count found in Japanese haiku, and typical English haiku have
three lines of up to 17 syllables. Kumamoto's annual international haiku
competition is open to all non-native Japanese speakers and participation
is free. Entries can be submitted by post or through the competition
website by September 10 (postmarked on this day is OK). You can
submit up to 2 pieces of Haiku, but they must be unpublished works.
The grand prize is 50,000 Yen with second (8 winners) and third place
(20 winners) prizes also awarded. Works may be submitted by mail or
through the homepage.
See the website for full details and guidelines
http://kusamakura-haiku.jp
“Exploring the Deep Sea”
Can you imagine what’s in the deep sea What lives there
How do we even come to learn about an environment which exists at
such unreachable depths Come and see what we've discovered about
the deep sea as we share with you real abyssal specimens and exhibits
which shed light on the wonderful facts of the deep sea.
When: Saturday, July 20 to Sunday, September 1
Where: Nagoya City Science Museum
Cost: Adults 1,000 Yen, Senior HS and University students 700 Yen,
Elementary and Junior HS students 500 Yen.
Star Gazing at the Science Museum
Observe the night sky using the large rooftop telescope after a lecture
presentation at the Planetarium at this regularly held star gazing event.
A perfect educational opportunity for both students and adults who
have an interest in astronomy.
When: Saturday, September 14 (18:15 - 20:30)
Where: Rooftop observatory, Nagoya City Science Museum
Participation: Adults 700 Yen, school-age children 300 Yen. Numbers
are limited to 250 participants. To apply, send a reply-paid post card to
460-0008 Nagoya, Naka Ku, Sakae 2-17-1, Nagoya City Science Museum
to arrive by Saturday, August 24; on the reverse write: "September -
Stars" and include the number of adults & children in your group. See
www.bit.ly/ofukuhagaki to find out how to write a reply-paid postcard.
Nagoya City Science Museum and Planetarium – Closure
and Maintenance Notice
The museum is usually closed every Monday and 3rd Friday, however
there are some changes for the months of August and September.
The museum will be open on Monday, August 12 and Friday, August
16. The museum will be closed on Tuesday, September 3 and on
Wednesday, September 4. The planetarium will be closed for equipment
inspection on Thursday, September 5 and Friday, September 6.
The exhibition room will remain accessible.
Axtos 6 hr Relay Marathon 2013 at Nagoya Dome
At this marathon event, there are two types of entry available to participants. Choose between
a 6 hour relay or a 42.195km relay marathon. Groups of 3 to 10 people are accepted and men
only, women only or mixed groups are allowed entry. If either of these two marathons are too
long for your liking, there’s also a shorter 2km family run with no time limits. Please see the event
website for full details at http://www.tv-aichi.co.jp/marathon
When: Saturday, September 21 open from 7:30, finishing at 9:00 and closing at 17:00.
Where: Nagoya Dome (a 10 minute walk from the Nagoya Dome Maeyada Station on the
Meijo line)
Cost: Entry-only is 500 Yen (elementary school students and below are free). Participation fee is
3,500 Yen per person and includes 2 entry-only tickets. The family run is 500 Yen per person.
How to enter: By post, postmarked latest Monday, August 5, online via RunNet or through
Circle K SunKus stores. Contact: “Axtos 6 hr relay marathon” office on 052-243-8600
(Japanese only)
World Orchids Festa 2013
August is the month of Africa at this colourful event. Weeks one and two celebrate Madagascar,
followed by Tanzania in week three and South Africa in week four. There will be lectures, exhibits,
music and cultural presentations at this event. Come and listen to researchers talk about the
disappearing orchid environments while learning about global environment protection.
When: Until Tuesday, August 27 (10:00 - 20:00). Closed on: Wednesdays / If a public holiday, the
next weekday.
Where: Ran no Yakata (), Nagoya Naka-ku, Osu 4 chome
Access: Approximately a 3 minute walk from Subway Yabacho Station exit 4 or about a 5 minute
walk from Subway Kamimaezu station.
KICA Essay Contest
The Kyoto International Cultural Association’s (KICA) 36th Essay
Contest is open for entries. This year’s theme is “Japan and the
World I’ve seen”. We are pleased to present this opportunity for
specialists and non-specialists alike to describe their personal
experiences in Japan or to compare Japanese society, culture,
economics and politics to those of their home countries. The
contest is open to people whose mother language is not
Japanese, and the essay must be presented in Japanese. Contestants
must also be available to give an oral presentation on
Sunday, 17 November in Kyoto if selected. All entries must be
received by Monday, September 30. The grand prize is 70,000
Yen with a 2nd place prize of 30,000 Yen (4 winners). See the
KICA website for full details http://kicainc.jp
Nagoya Philharmonic’s 405th Subscription
Concert
Martyn BRABBINS, Chief Conductor, Ayako UEHARA, Piano, "Fire
– grand fireworks and golden feathers", O. Knussen Flourish with
Fireworks, Op.22, S. Prokofiev Piano Concerto No.2 in G minor
Op.16, I. Stravinsky The Firebird (Complete)
When: Friday, September 20 (18:45) & Saturday, September 21
(16:00)
Where: Aichi Prefectural Art Theater Concert Hall
Access: Connected at the basement level to Oasis 21 and Sakae
Subway Station.
Tickets: 1000 Yen to 7000 Yen. For audience up to the age of 24,
only same day tickets are available.
Nagoya Philharmonic Orchestra Salon Concert
The Nagoya Philharmonic Orchestra presents this “Salon Concert”
featuring Kotaro SUGIYAMA (Viola). Entry is free.
When: Friday, September 27 at 18:30.
Where: Nagoya City Music Plaza 1F “Music Salon”
Access: A 6 minute walk from Kanayama stn or an 8 minute walk
from Higashibetsuin stn.
Cost: Free
Organic Farmers Market
Get fresh vegetables from Aichi, Mie, Gifu and Nagano at Oasis 21
and support the local industry at this regularly held market at the
Galaxy Platform () in front of the information desk called
“”. It’s on every Saturday between 8:30 and 11:30.
Don’t forget to bring your own shopping bags!
Okazaki Summer Festival 65th Fireworks Display
Last year approximately 460,000people attended this spectacular event! This
is one of the most well-known fireworks in the region and is highly recommended.
There’ll also be approximately 100 stalls on the day.
When: Saturday, August 3, 18:50 - 21:00 (in the event of rain, will go on, in
the event of stormy weather it will be postponed till the next day).
Where: Otogawa and Yahagi riversides.
Access: Meitetsu Nagoya Line: Higashi Okazaki or Okazaki Koenmae Station
or Aichi Loop Line: Naka Okazaki Station (approx. a 10 minute walk from
either). No parking available.
Japan Rhine Summer Festival & Fireworks Display
With Japan’s oldest castle illuminated in the background, approximately
3000 fireworks are launched from river boats stationed in the middle of
the Kiso River. Attracting approximately 200,000 people and with around
200 market stalls in operation, you’re sure to have a fun night out.
When: Saturday, August 10 (19:30 - 20:20)
Where: On the banks of the Kiso River, downstream from the Inuyamabashi
Bridge , Inuyama City.
Access: A short walk from Meitetsu Inuyama Yu-en Station ;
additional services will be in operation.
Tokai Matsuri Fireworks Display
Approximately 4000 fireworks with 95,000 people attending last year!
When: Saturday, August 10 (19:20 - 20:30); August 11 in the event of
heavy rain.
Where: O-ike Koen , Tokai City
Access: A 15 minute walk from (Meitetsu) Otagawa Station .
Free temporary car park (15:00 - 22:00 / 2800 spaces) available at local JH
& elementary schools (15:00 - 22:00).
Noubi Big Fireworks Festival 2013
From ancient times, the cities of Hashima and Ichinomiya have had
economic connections. This festival celebrates the Kiso River and is recognized
as “the mother who protects”. Join the festivities and watch the
spectacular fireworks.
When: Wednesday, August 14 (19:30 - 20:45). In the event of rain,
postponed till Friday August 16.
Where: Hashima City, Masaki cho, Oura (Upstream Kiso River Noubi
Ohashi Bridge.)
Access: From Hashima: a 15 minute walk and a shuttle bus ride from
Meitetsu Hashima Shiyakusho Mae Station . From Ichinomiya:
a free shuttle bus from Meitetsu Ichinomiya Station , West exit.
Kariya Wansaka Festival
As well as the large fireworks display (approx. 7,000) there are also stage
events and festival stalls throughout the day.
When: Saturday, August 17. Day festivities from 11:00 - 21:00.
Fireworks scheduled for 19:30 - 20:45
Where: Kariya City General Athletic Park , Kariya City.
Access: A 20 minute walk across the river from Meitetsu Fujimatsu (
) or Hitotsugi () Stations.
48th Utsumi Fireworks Festival
This fireworks festival features rarely seen “Suichuu Star Mine” fireworks
that are exploded from the surface of the water and a 200m-wide
“Niagara Falls” cascade that is popular with spectators. The festival takes
place on Utsumi Beach- one of the best in the Tokai region.
When: Saturday, August 17 (19:00 - 20:30)
Access: A 15 minute walk from Meitetsu Utsumi Station or 7 minutes
by car from Minamichita IC on the Chita Peninsula Expressway Toll
Road ().
Photo: Courtesy of the Tokoname Chamber of Commerce and Industr
Hirokoji Summer Festival
With over 150 stalls lining the streets you’ll see singing,
dancing, taiko drums and a float parade. In addition, 13
outdoor stages will give way to lives and hand held
fireworks (tezutsu hanabi). Held every year for 2 days and
attracting around 500,000 people, don’t miss it!
When: Saturday, August 17 and Sunday, August 18
Where: Hirokoji-dori
Access: Subway, Sakae or Fushimi Station
47th Tokoname Yaki Matsuri and Evening
Fireworks
Watch approximately 1,500 fireworks over the seaside
location of Tokoname from 19:00.
When: Saturday, August 24 (19:00 - 20:00). In the
event of heavy rain, postponed to August 25.
Where: Tokoname City, Shinkai cho, 6 chome
Access: Approximately a 15 minute walk from Meitetsu
Tokoname Station
26th Toyokawa Tezutsu Festival
The festival is famous for its 400 “tezutsu” large hand-held
“Roman candle” style fireworks. There are also around
1500 regular fireworks.
When: Saturday, August 24 (17:30 - 21:40). August 25 in
the event of rain
Where: Toyokawa City Baseball Ground ,
Toyokawa City
Access: A 5 minute walk from (Meitetsu) Suwa-cho Station
Sakae Fountain Beer Festa 2013
Held at the Plaza of Hope (the famous fountain area at Hisaya Odori), there’s plenty of food and drink to try out at this unique outdoor
setting. There’s a variety of beers including craft beers, and the food menu includes well known Nagoya favourites like miso katsu
skewers, spicy chicken wings, as well as some food and desserts from Hokkaido.
When: On every day till Monday, September 23 (weekdays 17:00 - 21:30, weekends and holidays 12:00 - 21:30)
Where: The Plaza of Hope - Hisaya Odori
Access: Subway, Sakae Station
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