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Enjoy the scenery along the Sea of ​​Japan! Resort Shirakami Trip [Akita/Aomori]

It passes through the Sea of ​​Japan side of Akita and Aomori prefectures, and is home to local lines that allow you to enjoy spectacular views of the Sea of ​​Japan and the World Heritage Site of Shirakami Mountains. It is the JR Gono Line. "I'd like to ride at least once...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2024.02.21

Tsugaru Railway, the northernmost private railway in Japan, will introduce the charms of the railway line that is not just a train [...

Winters in the Tohoku region, especially on the Sea of ​​Japan side, are severe. However, today, the Tsugaru Railway, the northernmost private railway in Japan (※), is running on the Tsugaru Peninsula in Aomori Prefecture, is enjoying such harsh winters...

editorial staffeditorial staff2024.01.12

Is Aomori red rice sweet and pink? Introducing the reasons, origin and two types of red rice recipes

One of the surprising things that people from Aomori Prefecture are when they go to other prefectures is that the red rice is not sweet. When I think of red rice, I thought it was sweet and pink, but there are a lot of red rice with red beans that are not sweet all over the country...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.01.05

zodiac

Tsugaru Ichidai-sama | The main shrine of the Tohoku zodiac sign guardianship: Aomori edition

Do you know what a "sacred place" is? This is a pilgrimage route in which you visit sacred sites and temples all over Japan in order, and tour the 88 famous Shikoku sites, which are also famous throughout Japan, is also known as "88 Shikoku...

AoiwaAoiwa2023.12.27

What is "Nirohamataki"? The winter icefall is lit up and is a great spot for Instagram! [...

Aomori Prefecture offers views of the seasons. Among them, Niihogataki in Nishimeya Village is a relaxing spot where you can feel fresh greenery and negative ions in the summer, while the waterfall freezes in winter, making it an illusion of festivals and lights...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2023.12.22

The only one in Japan! Marusichi's miso, soy sauce and seasonings made using hot spring heat are so delicious! [...

Have you heard of miso and soy sauce that have been loved by people in Tsugaru for many years? Miso and soy sauce sold by Marushichi Tsugaru Miso Soy Sauce Co., Ltd. are known to everyone from Ocromi, and are used once...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2023.12.12

Whale

Soul food from Aomori Prefecture? What are whale mochi and beko mochi?

There are many delicious foods in the Tohoku region, and some of them have been featured as "local gourmet food" and have become a national destination. Among them, it is known as the soul food of Aomori Prefecture...

editorial staffeditorial staff2023.11.27

[Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture] Is Iwakiyama Shrine the strongest power spot in Aomori? Actually go and check...

Iwakiyama Shrine, located in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, is a very famous shrine that no one knows about. It is a place that is popular among locals, as it also offers cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves in autumn, but in recent years it has been a power spot...

editorial staffeditorial staff2023.11.06

Hachinohe Senbero

Recommended Senbero bar in Hachinohe City, where Yokocho culture flourishes! [Aomori Prefecture]

Hachinohe City is the core city of about 216,000 people on the Pacific side of Aomori Prefecture, but as it is a prosperous fishing port and has many restaurants aimed at fishermen, it is said that the downtown area is lively for its population...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2023.10.17

Potato guess

Do you know about Tsugaru's traditional party goods, "Potatoes"? [Aomori Prefecture]

People from other prefectures may be wondering "?", but the majority of people from Tsugaru know about the party sweet "Imo-ken." I looked into what kind of sweets it was! "Imo...

AoiwaAoiwa2023.10.16

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