Here is the list of May events and tours courtesy of the Misawa Air Base Airman and Family Readiness Center.

1. All classes require advanced sign-up.
Call 226-4735 or visit the A& FRC in the Torii Bldg 656
SURVIVAL JAPANESE
konnichiwa!
 Date & time: 4, 11, 18, 25 May, (4 sessions) 900-1000 or 1730-1830
はい  Where to meet: Misawa Inn Conference Room (Small children are not allowed)
Arigatoo! Learn basic Japanese in a series of four sessions throughout the month. This is a great way to learn
enough to navigate on your own or interact with the local population!
LUNCH AND LEARN - HIRAGANA & KATAKANA WRITING
 Date & time: 13 May, 1100 - 1215
 Where to meet: Misawa Inn Conference Room (Small children are not allowed)
Learn how to read and write Japanese characters. You will learn how to write your name and greeting
cards in Japanese.
OUTSIDE THE GATE TOUR – AZALEA FESTIVAL IN SHICHINOHE
 Date & time: 23 May, 0900 - 1500 (Children are allowed.)
 Where to meet: A&FRC and carpool to Shichinohe Town.
Visit the Ten-no Shrine Azalea Festival, farmer’s markets and the Shichinohe Town Museum. Please
bring some yen. Transportation will be your own car.
JAPANESE PAPER CRAFT
 Date & time: 17 May, 1800-1930 (Children are allowed.)
 Where to meet: A&FRC classroom (Torii Building)
Rekindle your creative abilities. Learn how to make Japanese Paper Doll. Great for the entire family!
KOMAKI ONSEN RESORT TOUR
 Date & time: 20 May, 1000-1200 (Children are allowed)
 Where to meet: Misawa Inn Conference Room
Visit a beautiful indoor & outdoor hot bath, Japanese garden, picturesque lake, Nebuta festival
exhibition, & more. People come from all over Japan to visit this famous resort!
MISAWA CITIZEN’S FOREST AND TERAYAMA MUSEUM FESTIVAL
 Date & time: 4 May, 1015-1400 (Children are allowed)
 Where to meet: Misawa Inn Conference Room
Take a guided tour to the Terayama museum festival, Misawa citizen’s camping site, Lake Ogawara, a
Japanese restaurant, etc. Please bring some yen for your lunch.
FARMER’S MARKET & SHOPS AROUND THE MAIN GATE
Date & time: 16 May, 1000-1200 (Children are allowed)
 Where to meet: A&FRC front desk
Go shopping on a guided tour at a farmer’s market in the MG plaza. We also introduce you to souvenir
shops, antique shops, liquor shops etc. around the main gate.
JAPANESE COOKING CLASS – BENTO BOX MEAL
 Date & time: 9 May, lunch time (1030-1230); 10 May, evening (1800-2000)
 Where to meet: A&FRC kitchen (Torii Building) (Children are not allowed)
Learn from local professionals how to make Japanese lunch box meal. Attendees will actually
participate in the food preparation and cooking process. (cutting and cleaning etc. alongside the
instructors)