The 41^st Uesugi Snow Lantern Festival will be held from Sat. 10^th Feb – Mon. 12^th 2018. Every year around 300 lanterns make an amazing scene around the Uesugi-jinja Shrine. Why not come with your workmates, classmates or friends to build a lantern yourself?

Application Deadline:

Fri. 15^th December

Building dates:

Applicants can choose from the following time periods for building

Lantern Building: From Mon Feb. 5^th 2018 (Lanterns need to be left after making the basic shape to harden)

Lantern Carving : Wed. Feb 7^th to  the morning of Sat. 10^th Feb.

*Lanterns around the path leading up to the hsine must be completed by the morning of the 9^th

Participants: 3-4 people per lantern

Staff will help those making for the first time

Please bring: Snow Shovel, Snow Dump

Wooden Panels and Rope are available from the office on the day. 

Applications: Please download or take the application form from the Tourism Department of City Hall or Yonezawa Tourism Convention Association

(Enquiries/ Applications

Uesugi Snow Lantern Festival Committee (Part of Yonezawa Tourism Convention Association)

〒992-0052 Yamagata Prefecture Yonezawa City Maru no Uchi 1-4-13 Uesugi Shrine

Tel: 0238-22-9607 Fax: 0238-22-2042

Yonezawa City is looking for stage performances for the opening ceremony for next year’s Uesugi Snow Lantern Festival!

1. Location
   
   Denkoku no Mori Lobby (Under Roof)
2. Dates
   
   2018 Sat. 10^th February ~ Sun. 11^th 
     Performance Times: Sat. 10^th Feb 11:00 ~ 17:00

Sun. 11^th Feb 11:00~17:00

Performance schedule and time slots will be decided after the application deadline. Please be aware these are subject to change and preferred times may not be possible.

The festival itself is over 3 days but the stage events are just the weekend.

3. Applications

Groups and individuals who wish to perform songs, dances and other talents to those who are coming to the festival.

4. Participation Fee

Free

5. Application Deadline

Fri. December 5^th 2017

6. How to apply

Download the included application form and send via fax or post.

〒992-0045 Yamagata Prefecture, Yonezawa Chuou 4-1-30

Yonezawa Chamber of Commerce Uesugi Snow Lantern Festival Stage Events

Tel: 0238-21-5111 Fax 0238-21-5116

This year sees the return of the Nasebanaru Autumn Festival!

Bokkui-ichi market

A traditional market where goods are hung in unmanned baskets and paying is based on trust.

Traditional Market

A traditional market selling Yonezawa’s traditional textiles Otaka Poppo Hawk figures, Ceramics. Crafting experience also available.

Dondon Ricebowl Festival

Yonezawa beef rice bowl, steak rice bowls and other local delicacies available. Also try　the Yonezawa style Imoni.

Mashiko Porcelain

Initially created to provide Support after the 2011 T?hoku Earthquake this year marks the 7th return of Mashiko Porcelain.

Tradition Games/Toys

A workshop corner where you can try traditional Japanese toys and games.

Stage Events

Enjoy stage performances by local children as well as performance groups.

■Date:Sat.23 rd & Sun. 24 th Sep (Above Events) 、10:00～17:00 (Until 16:00 on final day)

Somokusai – (festival giving thanks to nature) 12:00～12:45 Sat. 23rd

■Location: Matsugasaki Park, Area around Denkoku no Mori

■Enquiries: Nasebanaru Autumn Festival Committee 0238-22-9607 Shuttle Bus Runs both days from 9:30～17:30、from City Hall (20 Minute Intervals) Adult（Middle School +）¥100、Elem. School ¥50 (Infants Free)

今年继续开展有志者事竟成秋季节日！

棒杭市场

这里将再现在鹰山公时代、老百姓把绳子吊住商品来售卖的棒杭市场。

传统市场

米泽的传统工艺，米泽织，笹野一刀雕，米泽陶瓷。传统市场将有展示，体验，贩卖等活动。

盖浇饭节 物产交流展

米泽牛肉盖浇饭，牛排饭等本地素材的盖浇饭，还将出售米泽特色的煮芋头汤等。

益子陶瓷 in 米泽

起源于东日本大地震复兴支援的陶瓷市场，今年是第七年。

传统游戏体验

 在这里可以体验到现代稀少的传统游戏。

舞台表演

传承重任的儿童们的表演和市民团体等舞台表演也不容错过。

■日期／上面介绍的活动日期是 9 月 23 日(星期六)・24 日 (星期日)、10:00～17:00 (最终日到 16:00)

草木塔节是 23 日（星期六）、12:00～12:45

■地点／松岬公园、伝国之杜周围

■咨询处／有志者事竟成秋季节日实行委员会 0238-22-9607

穿梭巴士（收费）两日 9:30～17:30、从米泽市政府出发。（发车间隔为 20 分钟左右）

大人（中学生以上）100 日元、小学生 50 日元 (幼儿免费)

금년에도 나세바나르 가을 마쓰리가 개최됩니다！

봇쿠이이치

요잔공 시대、서민들이 소쿠리등을 끈으로　매달고 상품을 넣어 무인판매　하던 봇쿠이이치를재현합니다

전통시장

요네자와의 전통공　예인 요네자와 직물・사사노　잇토보리・요네자와도기。를　전시・체험・판매를 합니다。

덮밥마쓰리 교류물산전

요네자와소고기덮밥、스테이크　덮밥등 지역고유의덮밥、요네　자와식이모니등을 판매합니다。

마시코 도기 인 요네자와

동일본대재해때 부흥지원이　인연으로 시작된 도자기 시장도　금년으로 7 년째 입니다

옛 놀이의 체험

 지금은 별로 할 수 없는　옛날의 놀이를 체험하는　코너입니다。

■언제／위의 이벤트는 9 월 23 일(토)・24 일(일)、10:00～17:00 (최종일은 16:00 까지)

초목탑 제는 23 일（토）12:00～12:45

■장소／마쓰가사키 공원、덴코크노 모리 주변

■문의／나세바나르 가을 마쓰리 실행위원회 0238-22-9607

셔틀 버스（유료）은 양일 9:30～17:30、요네자와시청에서 발차합니다。（대체로 20 분 간격）

어른（중학생이상）100 엔、초등학생 50 엔(유아무료)