Two of Aomori Prefecture's specialties are plums and apricots. Their plump, ripe appearance evokes the richness of the region's climate. However, in fact, there are apricots in Aomori called "ume"...
During the Edo period, Aomori Prefecture was largely divided into the Tsugaru Domain in the west and the Nanbu Domain in the east, and in the Meiji period the current prefectural border was established. These two domains differed in language and culture, and were said to have had many feuds and not get along well...
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Denshu is often thought of as the finest sake produced in Aomori, so many people may find it a little intimidating. In this article, we'll introduce you to Denshu...
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Aomori has several "roads" lined with locally produced gourmet foods, such as the "Apple Road," the "Takekimi (Corn) Road," and the "Melon and Watermelon Road." Among these...
Inakadate Village in Aomori Prefecture is known for its famous "rice field art." Located in the central part of Aomori Prefecture, Inakadate Village is also the birthplace of northern rice cultivation culture, and rice cultivation is thriving...
The sweet taste of scallops is unbeatable. Aomori Prefecture is the second largest scallop catch after Hokkaido. Scallop farming is particularly prevalent. And in Aomori...
When you think of Inari shrines, the red torii gates are what make them stand out, but the highlight is the vermilion torii gates seen at Takayama Inari Shrine in Aomori Prefecture, at the northern tip of Honshu. In snowy Aomori Prefecture, the vermilion torii gates stand in a garden buried in white snow...
Aomori Prefecture is famous for its apples, but did you know that it also produces apple-based products such as "Apple Vermont Soy Sauce," "Apple Sauce," and "Apple Dressing"?.
Senbei-jiru, a dish from the Hachinohe region of Aomori Prefecture, is famous as a unique local dish, but the rice crackers used in it are a little unusual. In fact, there is a special rice cracker called "Otsuyu Senbei" that is used specifically for senbei-jiru...
Did you know that Tohoku is home to two World Heritage Sites? The natural heritage site "Shirakami-Sanchi" and the cultural heritage site "Hiraizumi." Of these, the natural heritage site "Shirakami-Sanchi" was Japan's first World Heritage Site...
