The document is a calendar for July 2014 events from the Misawa Liberty Program. It lists several free and low-cost events including movie nights, bowling, kayaking trips along Lake Towada and to see sea caves, and attending the Nango Jazz Festival. Transportation and guides are provided for most events through the Liberty Program. Registration is encouraged as space is limited. The Liberty Office is open Monday through Friday from 1200-1700 to assist sailors.

1. July 2014 Liberty Calendar
www.facebook.com/MisawaLibertyProgram
Office: Building 543, Rm. 110A / DSN: 226-9516
* Event times are subject to change without prior notice.
**Departures and event times will be prompt according to the schedule, please be early.
WE HAVE POWER BOAT DRIVERS!
Do you want to take the boats out on the lake but
haven’t had the chance to get a license? No
worries, Mate! Several Liberty staff and
volunteers have their licenses and can drive for
you to get you out on the water. Contact the
Liberty Office for more info at 226-9516.
Rental Fees are FREE for E1-4!
GET IN THE HABIT:
11 & 25 JUL @ 1800 – MOVIE NIGHT: Take a load off after a long week
and relax with a flick that we pick. FREE Mokuteki pizza, soft drinks, and water will
be served.
EVERY SUNDAY @ 1200 – UNITED WE PLAY!: Nintendo WiiU, Play
Station 4, and X-BOX One systems are ready to play! Pair that with our newest games
and we have a recipe for good times. FREE Mokuteki pizza, soft drinks, and water
will be served.
14 & 28 JUN @ 1900 – BURGERS ‘N BOWLING: Meet the Liberty
Staff at the Walmsley Bowling Center for a FREE combo meal from Bumpers Grill
and two FREE games of bowling. Pros and underdogs are always welcome. Reserve
your space by email and don’t forget to invite a shipmate from the squadrons.
DON’T MISS IT! ONE TIME ONLY:
4 JULY – LAKE TOWADA KAYAK:
Located in the Towada Hachimantai National Park, Lake Towada is
believed to have been created by volcanic activities of Mt.Towada that
occurred about 40,000 years ago. Surrounded by tree covered hills that are
a part of the Hakkoda mountain chain, Lake Towada is the third largest
lake in Japan with a depth of over 1,000 ft. You will be led along the
shores of this National Park in sit on top kayaks by an experienced guide.
E1-4 BLUE JACKET SPECIAL: FREE, E5 & Above: $40
*Seats are first come first served, register early*

2. July 2014 Liberty Calendar
www.facebook.com/MisawaLibertyProgram
Office: Building 543, Rm. 110A / DSN: 226-9516
* Event times are subject to change without prior notice.
**Departures and event times will be prompt according to the schedule, please be early.
12 JULY – SEA CAVES & PACIFIC COAST:
Travel along the Pacific coast to some of the most breathtaking
views in our area. Don’t forget your camera! At Jodogahama
Beach we will go inside Hachinoheana, also known as the Blue
Cave, on a small fishing boat called a sappa. The water changes
its color depending on the season, ranging from emerald green
to cobalt blue. There is a blowhole inside the cave, and it is said
that if you see it blow, it will bring you good luck.
E1-4 BLUE JACKET SPECIAL: FREE, E5 & Above: $67
*Seats are first come first served, register early*
26 JULY – NANGO JAZZ FESTIVAL:
The little sleepy village of Nango, located just southwest of
Hachinohe, comes alive every July, putting on the largest open-air
jazz concert in Tohoku. This year the villagers are celebrating the
25th annual festival, bringing in some of the best world renowned
jazz groups from all over Japan and America.
E1-4 BLUE JACKET SPECIAL: FREE, E5 & Above: $75
*Seats are first come first served, register early*
30 JULY @ 1800 DINING OUT @
SOBADOKORO OOYAMA:
This restaurant specializes in soba and tempura. Soba is a noodle made
with buckwheat flour. Tempra are dishes of seafood or vegetables that
have been battered and deep fried. They also have variety of other
Japanese meals.
“Dining Out” dinners are FREE for E4 & below!
*Seats are first come first served, register early*
Liberty will supply the “ride and the guide” for all; E5 and
above Sailors please bring yen for your meal.
OTHER INFORMATION:
 Liberty Program Office Hours: From 1200-1700 Monday to Friday the Liberty Office will be
staffed to take your calls, register you for trips, and anything else we might help you with in
building 543.