It’s time again for the Yonezawa Beef festival! Why not enjoy the delicious taste of Yonezawa’s beef with friends and family? To participate in the Yonezawa Beef Festival you’ll need to buy your tickets beforehand! They will be available at Yonezawa City Hall and Online from 10am on Sun. 25 th June. There will also be special exhibition held at Yonezawa Station on the day of the festival.   Date: Fri. 4 th August 2017. Opening Ceremony – 6pm Closing Ceremony – 8pm Location: Matsugawa River Bank (On the east side of Yonezawa City Hospital) Fee: Sukiyaki Set – for 4 adults 16,000 Yen  (200 sets available) Sukiyaki set for 2 8,000 Yen (100 Sets available) Enquiries: Yonezawa Industry Division Agricultural Dep. TEL: 0238-22-5111

The "see Yonezawa Pass" which allows you to view many Uesugi Cultural/Historical Facilities for a discounted price is now available for purchase! Choose 5 of the following 6 locations to visit for a discount price. Uesugi Keishoden, Yonezawa Uesugi Museum, Uesugi Mausoleum, Miyasaka Archaeological Museum, Sake Brewery Toko and Mt. Kasuga Risenji Temple. You’ll also receive a free coupon to use in selected Yonezawa stores! The pass contains a stamp booklet which when filled out will also make you eligible to win some special Yonezawa souvenirs! Period of use: 1 st June (Thur) – 30 th November (Thur) Price: Pass for 5 locations 1,300 Yen (inc. tax) Enquiries: Yonezawa Tourism Convention Association TEL: 0238-21-6226

First planted in 2013 the German Iris, Chinese Peony and daylilies at Onogawa have reached their peak viewing season. Over 100 types of flower can be seen at this Flower Garden. Why not enjoy a relaxing stroll whilst looking at some beautiful flowers? ■Predicted Viewing Season： German Iris　Late May – Early June 　　　Chinese Peony Early- Mid June 　　　Daylily 　Mid-June – Early August ■Location：Onogawa Onsen Ski Slope ■Parking: By Onogawa Ski Lodge ■Enquiries：Public Education・Physical and Public Education Dep.　21-6111

Come join YIRA for a relaxed chat about China and the UK at lunch. ◆ Date ：　 English  Thur. 22 nd June 12:00-13:00 ◆ Location ：YIRA Plaza ‘Arcus’ ◆ Fee ：Free (Please bring your own lunch）　

Come join YIRA for a relaxed chat about China and the UK at lunch. ◆ Date ：　 Chinese Thur. 15 th June　                12:00-13:00 ◆ Location ：YIRA Plaza ‘Arcus’ ◆ Fee ：Free (Please bring your own lunch）