Events Guide (July 2005 - July 2006)

With this rough guide to AJET and local events in Toyama-ken there is no excuse to be bored! Be sure to join Toyama AJET for 2000 of your yens, which will save you yens in the future! Your local regional reps will organize social events too so keep your eyes peeled for news from them. In addition, you will receive a “What’s Happening Guide”, which will keep you up-to-date on upcoming events and festivals. Other places to look are the Events section on the website and the TNB, our weekly news email.

The timing for the AJET events is approximate, so always check your email for the specifics about an event as it approaches. Also, if you have any ideas for things we can do together, or questions about the events you see below, please contact your AJET Social Reps (Adam Ledyard and Jacqui Lengkeek socialreps@gmail.com ). Have fun!!!

JULY/AUGUST

  • Fuji-Rock Festival (Niigata Ken, 28th and 30th July)
  • AJET Welcome Beer Gardens (Toyama City, Saturday 5th August & Saturday 12th August)
  • Tatemon (tall lantern tower) Festival (Uozu city)
  • Summer and Tanabata Festivals (various locations)
  • World Drama Festival (Toga Village)
  • Sukiyaki World Music Festival (Fukuno Town)
  • Manyo Mugentan outdoor play (Takaoka City)
  • Shogawa Water Festival (5th and 6th August)
  • Summer Sonic Festival in Tokyo/ Osaka (12th and 13th August)
  • AJET Fuji Expedition (27th & 28th August – 30 places)

SEPTEMBER

  • AJET Welcome Weekend ( Gassho Houses, Kamitaira)
  • Owara Kaze-no-Bon Festival (Yatsuo Town)
  • Wine Festival (Fuchu Town)
  • Mugiya Festival (Johana Town)
  • Gokayama Japanese Paper Festival (Taira Village)

OCTOBER

  • Hikiyama (cart) Festivals (Shinminato, Daimon)
  • Balloon Meet (Tonami City)
  • Fish Festivals (Namerikawa City, Himi City)
  • Mountain Festival (Toga Village)
  • AJET Hallowe’en Party (Uozu City)

NOVEMBER

  • Woodcarving Festival (Inami Town)
  • Crysanthemum Festivals (Toyama City, Fukuno Town)
  • Agricultural/Industrial Festivals (various locations)
  • AJET Kyoto Trip (6th – 9th October)

DECEMBER and JANUARY

  • AJET Christmas Party
  • Illuminations (Himi, Takaoka, Toyama, Uozu, Kosugi)
  • Takaoka Nabe Festival (Takaoka City)
  • Toyama Ramen Festival (Toyama City)
  • Sumo Tournament (Tokyo)

FEBRUARY

  • AJET Ski Trip (26th – 28th January)
  • Inami Ice Festival (Inami Town)
  • Toga Soba (buckwheat noodles) Festival (Toga Village)
  • Johana Snowball Fight
  • Snow and Winter Festivals (various locations)

MARCH and APRIL

  • AJET Formal
  • Sumo Tournament (Osaka)
  • Cherry Blossom Festivals (Various locations in Toyama)
  • Daffodil Festival (Uozu City)
  • Firefly Squid Viewing and Tasting (Namerikawa City)
  • Temple Festival (Fuchu Town)
  • Gokayama Spring Festival (Taira and Kamitaira)

MAY

  • Tulip Fair (Tonami City)
  • Hikiyama (cart) Festivals (Johana, Toyama, Yatsuo)
  • Float Festival (Takaoka City)
  • Kite Festival (Daimon Town)
  • Lion Dancing Performance (Takaoka City)
  • Sumo Tournament (Tokyo)

JUNE and JULY

  • Sumo Tournament for Foreigners (Ishikawa Ken)
  • JET International Charity Show
  • AJET Farewell Weekend (Toga Village)
  • Summer Beer Banquet Boating (Toyama City)
  • River Concert and Festival (Kurobe City)
  • AJET Theme Party
  • Fuji-Rock Festival (Niigata Ken)
  • Various summer festivals, Tanabata festivals and fireworks displays

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