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from the northern part of Sannohe District to the southern part of Kamikita District in Aomori Prefecture along National Route 4 , connecting Gonohe andRokunohe
Gonohe is located in a mountainous area and is heavily forested. Since the Keicho era, the Kimura clan has ruled the town as the Gonohe magistrate of the Nanbu domain for generations. There is no castle, but the remains of the magistrate's office remain on the grounds of the Gonohe Town Library
Rokunohe, located to the north, the Oirase River basin, which flows out of Lake Towada, and is known for its mild climate with little snowfall in the winter, making it a pleasant place to live.
Is it true that Gonohe was a direct territory of the Kamakura shogunate?
Gonohe Town Hall
Before the Kimura clan was established as the Gonohe magistrate, it is believed that Taira no Moritoki was appointed as the acting Jito by the Kamakura shogunate , and it is believed that the area was under direct control of the shogunate.
Gonohe County is said to have had a rice yield of 14,000 koku at the end of the Edo period, but there was no castle town.Gonohe Village was established in the Meiji period, and became Gonohe Town in the Taisho period, and has undergone several mergers to reach the present day
Remains of the Nanbu Kyumaki area remaining in Gonohe Town
As a remnant of the town's former status as Nanbu Kyumaki, the town still retains the "Nanbu Koma Dance
This dance is said to be a performance art of wild horse catching, which was performed during the Nanbu clan era, and is a dance with over 300 years of tradition that is performed at the Gonohe Festival, which is held every year from late August to early September
The Enburi , held every February, is a remnant of the area's history as a horse-breeding region and has a history of over 500 years. Participants wear horse-shaped eboshi hats and parade through the town, singing unique music and praying for a good harvest.
The "Gonohe Three Great Meats" are Sakura Beef, Kuraishi Beef, and Aomori Shamrock
Southern Horse Meat Dishes Source: Aomori Prefecture Tourism Information Site
Gonohe is known nationwide as a producer of delicious horse meat, which can be enjoyed at many restaurants in the town. In addition to the classic horse meat hotpot and horse sashimi, you can also enjoy yakiniku using "Yoshitsune hotpot," shabu-shabu, and hamburgers
Beautifully marbled Kuraishi beef Source: Aomori Prefecture Tourism Information Site
Aomori Kuraishi Beef which is shipped in only 400 head per year, has an exquisite balance of marbling and the flavor of the lean meat, and because it is only available in limited quantities, it is popular as a legendary brand of beef.
Aomori Shamrock an improved version of Gonohe's local meat chicken , is characterized by its firm texture and deep flavor, and can be used in any dish to add a rich, delicious taste.
Is it true that Rokunohe was much larger than it is now?
Former Tomabechi family residence on the grounds of Roadside Station Rokunohe
Like Gonohe, this area was also called " Rokunohe ," but there are no remains of a central castle.It became a village in the Meiji period, just like Gonohe, and it only became a town in 1957, after the war.
Regarding its size, there is a theory that Rokunohe County included the entire Oirase River basin, including present-day Oirase Town and the southern part of Misawa City, but it is not clear how large it was
The main industry is agriculture, which relies on the bounty of the fertile soil, producing rice, Chinese yams, carrots, and other unique local products, as well as the following unique local products
Rokunohe's specialties are Aomori Shamrock and large garlic
At the Rokunohe Roadside Station, you can buy Aomori Shamrock and large garlic at the Maple Friendship Center, which sells directly from the farm
We also introduced the Aomori Shamrock in Gonohe Town, but in Rokunohe Town, they have developed an even more special breeding method and have invested a lot of time and money to create a local chicken called The Premium #6
Aomori Shamrock The Premium #6 sold at the Maple Fureai Center
Compared to Aomori Shamorock , which is raised using conventional methods, " The Premium #6
Another specialty of Rokunohe Town is large garlic cloves, which are much larger than regular garlic, measuring over 7 cm in diameter and weighing over 130 grams
These can be enjoyed at restaurants in the town, and can also be purchased at the Maple Friendship Center
Rokunohe Town Compulsory Education School Rokunohe Gakuen
Rokunohe Town Hall
This school with an unfamiliar name is the first compulsory education school in Aomori Prefecture to offer nine years of coeducational education from elementary to junior high school
It is scheduled to open in April 2025 (Reiwa 7) as Rokunohe Town's only municipal school, and all municipal elementary and junior high schools already in the town will be merged into this school
is scheduled to be built on the site of Aomori Prefectural Rokunohe High School, which closed in 2022
Rokunohe Town is said to be one of the most livable towns in Aomori Prefecture, and is promoting its mild climate throughout the year, attracting young families from urban areas to move here as a town that is easy to raise children in
The streets of Rokunohe, where the town hall is located, are wide and well-maintained, showing that the town government places importance on people's lives
In addition to creating clean cities and wide roads, the city is also focusing on this unique education system as a way to attract the younger generation
summary
Among the place names containing the character "to," Gonohe and Rokunohe have no history of being directly ruled by military commanders or daimyo, no historical sites such as castle ruins that served as defensive bases, and no nationally famous landmarks
Instead, because agriculture is the main industry in both areas, there are many delicious local specialties that cannot be found in other regions, such as horse meat and Aomori Shamrock
These products are not often shipped to other regions and are difficult to taste unless you are a local, so be sure to visit these two places and try these local specialties!
Special feature on "place names with 'to' in them" from 1 to 9
I am a former Edo guy who loves Morioka, loves the six prefectures of Tohoku, and loves history, gourmet food, travel, sports, alcohol, and singing. We'll introduce you to some interesting, delicious, and good things about Tohoku!
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