 Aomori has hosted several international curling events, two in 2003 (including the Asian Winter Games), and the local women's "Team Aomori" was selected to represent Japan at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy and at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.From 17-25 March 2007, Aomori hosted the World Women's Curling Championships.Gappo Park is Aomori's oldest public park and its most iconic green space.