A special Aomori event celebrating Ikubee’s birthday
Ikubee Birthday Festival
The 2026 edition of Ikubee Birthday Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/02/21 〜 2026/02/22Ended
- Location
- Aomori Prefecture Tourist Information Center ASPAM
- Area
- Aomori Prefecture・Aomori City(From Tokyo: approx. 3 h–3 h 30 min · bullet train)Prefecture-level estimate to a main station or airport, not the venue. Airport access, check-in and onward travel are extra; remote areas and islands can take much longer.
- Highlights and activities
- Last updated
- 2026/11/11
A festival celebrating the birthday of Ikubee, Aomori Prefecture’s tourism mascot. In 2026, a birthday party, special events, a market, and workshops were held at the Aomori Prefecture Tourist Information Center ASPAM.
About Ikubee Birthday Festival
An event celebrating the birthday of Ikubee, Aomori Prefecture’s tourism mascot.
The program centers on a birthday party, with a birthday special event and Ikubee Daisuki Marche also taking place.
In 2026, it was held at the Aomori Prefecture Tourist Information Center ASPAM.
Festival highlights
Highlights include the special event celebrating Ikubee’s birthday and a market themed around Ikubee.
According to the 2026 announcement, a Danborian workshop was also held on February 21.
The program lets you enjoy the birthday party alongside several other activities.
A special Aomori event celebrating Ikubee’s birthday
What to expect
In 2026, Ikubee’s birthday party, special events, and Ikubee Daisuki Marche were announced for 2 days, February 21 and the 22nd.
A Danborian workshop was also scheduled for February 21.
An event celebrating Ikubee’s birthday through the activities announced for the occasion.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Aomori Prefecture Tourist Information Center ASPAM / 1-1-40 Yasukata, Aomori, Aomori Prefecture
- Train and bus
About an 8-minute walk from JR Aomori Station
- By car
About 30 minutes by taxi from Aomori Airport / About 15 minutes by car from the Aomori-Chuo IC on the Aomori Expressway
- Parking
Available (paid) ※Discounts available
Address 1-1-40 Yasukata, Aomori, Aomori Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
It was held from February 21, 2026 (Sat) through the 22nd (Sun).
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Contact: Aomori Prefecture Tourist Information Center ASPAM (phone: 017-735-5311)
Ikubee Birthday Festival at a Glance
An event celebrating Ikubee’s birthday, held at the Aomori Prefecture Tourist Information Center ASPAM on February 21 and the 22nd in 2026.
Along with the birthday special event and market, a Danborian workshop was also announced for the 21st.
Sources and references
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/11/11
