ATTRACTION & EVENT

	Toshiro Memorial Festival A gathering and festival in memory of the ancient potter, Toshiro. Bargain sales of pottery and porcelain at many studios about town. Sites: City-wide. Date: The 3rd Saturday & Sunday of April
	Summer in Seto, 2011 (Seto-natsu) A summer campaign takes place during the summer vacation. We have a full program of events, such as enjoying the cool breeze off the lake in Iwayado and many enjoyable activities for children. Sites: City-wide Date: Mid-July to the end of August
	The Setomono Festival The Setomono Festival is the biggest annual event with over a half-million people visiting the city over the weekend. Come for the bargain sales of pottery and porcelain along the Seto River. Sites: The city center Date: The 2nd Saturday & Sunday of September
	Traditional Good-luck-welcoming Cats (Maneki neko) in Seto The city is filled with ceramic Good-luck-welcoming Cats during this period. Visit an exhibition of new and old Maneki neko, and find your own special welcoming cat for purchase. Site: The shopping arcade and the area along the Seto River Date: Saturday & Sunday in late September
	Seto Pottery Studio Fair and Market Creators of various genres of local ceramics set up stalls at the entrance to Fukagawa Shrine. Learn about Seto’s history and culture of craftsmanship. A food plaza in the Seto Warehouse offers various local dishes. Site: The approach of Fukagawa Shrine and the square outside Seto Warehouse Date: The 2th Saturday & Sunday of October
	A Round Trip to viewing the whole Seto as the Museum Traveling around kilns leisurely in fall. A trip to the countryside of Akazu ware・A trip to Mizuno kilns・A trip to Shinano ateliers. The events for welcoming you are hosted every each area. Venue: The whole area within the city Date: November 2th of the weekend(Saturday & Sunday)
	Festival of Ceramic Lights Ceramic, glass, and Japanese-style lights made by local artists and members of the public are displayed on the sidewalks of the shopping center and light up the pottery city. Site: The area around Seto Station Date: Mid to late December
	The Seto City Hina Dolls Tour Come and see many creative Hina dolls in all shapes and sizes on display and for sale. Site: The area around the Seto Warehouse Date: Early February to early March English Pamphlet download
	Ai Park Memorial To commemorate the opening of Ai Park in Seto City, which served as the site of the Aichi Expo in 2005. This memorial event celebrates for future generations the principles of “citizens’ participation”, “cultural exchange” and “the wisdom of nature”. Includes a wide variety of citizen-led events, such as onstage shows and workshops. Site: Aichi Expo Memorial Park (Ai Park) Date: Late March