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[Goshogawara City, Aomori Prefecture] The impressive 23m-tall "Goshogawara Tachineputa" lights up the night sky...

The three major Nebuta festivals in Aomori are the Aomori Nebuta, Hirosaki Neputa, and Goshogawara Tachineputa. The massive floats parade through the streets of Goshogawara, and you're sure to be awed by their sheer power.

HarumakiHarumaki2017.08.03

Liven up Aomori Prefecture's summer with the two major festivals of Aomori Nebuta and Hirosaki Neputa!

When people think of Aomori Prefecture, the Nebuta Festival probably comes to mind for many. The sight of giant Nebuta and Neputa floats parading through the town is a powerful sight, and it's sure to be a great way to spend a hot summer night. Among them, the largest...

HarumakiHarumaki2017.07.28

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[Aomori] Enjoy a higher level of Aomori Prefecture with a stay at the coveted Hoshino Resorts!

There are three Hoshino Resorts hotels in Aomori Prefecture! If you choose a slightly higher-ranking hotel when traveling, you'll be able to create even better memories. There are also many hotels and...

HarumakiHarumaki2017.07.19

Enjoy folk performing arts in Hirosaki City! 3 Izakayas where you can hear the Tsugaru Shamisen (Aomori Prefecture)

When it comes to traditional performing arts originating in the Tsugaru region of Aomori Prefecture, the Tsugaru shamisen is undoubtedly the first thing that comes to mind. The fast-paced, lively music with its many notes lifts your spirits just by listening to it. There are plenty of places where you can enjoy Tsugaru shamisen...

HarumakiHarumaki2017.07.03

Want to eat delicious apple pie? Popular cafes in Hirosaki City

Aomori Prefecture is famous for its apples. Aomori produces about half of the nation's apples, and there are many varieties available, all of which are used in a variety of dishes. The most representative apples are...

HarumakiHarumaki2017.06.18

[Aomori] From famous hot springs to hidden hot springs! Here are the recommended hot springs and famous inns in Aomori Prefecture!

Located in the northernmost part of the Tohoku region, Aomori Prefecture is an area where the cold can be particularly severe. When traveling to Aomori, you'll want to warm up your body in a hot spring. There are hot springs all over the prefecture...

HarumakiHarumaki2017.05.16

[Aomori] 3 nearby tourist spots you should visit when you visit Hirosaki Castle!

Hirosaki Castle was built during the Edo period and served as the residence of the Tsugaru clan of Hirosaki Domain, with a fief of 47,000 koku, and flourished as the political and economic center of the Tsugaru region. The castle remains beautifully preserved to this day and is designated as a nationally important cultural property...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.04.13

4 popular spots in Aomori, the northernmost prefecture of Honshu!

Aomori Prefecture is the northernmost prefecture on Honshu, blessed with mountains and the sea, and has been gaining attention with the opening of the Tohoku Shinkansen. In this article, we'll introduce some of Aomori's most popular tourist destinations.

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.04.04

Have you heard of the resort train "Shirakami"? The resort train connecting Akita and Aomori

Akita Prefecture is known for its magnificent natural scenery and harsh winters. Facing the Sea of ​​Japan, in winter the rough waves crash against the rocks, creating white foam, and the brisk sea breeze can make your skin tingle. However...

akoako2017.04.04

The mysterious World Heritage Site "Shirakami-Sanchi"! Vast virgin beech forests and magnificent nature

Akita Prefecture is a lush, green prefecture facing the Sea of ​​Japan, blessed with nature. When people think of "majestic nature" in Akita, one of the first places that comes to mind for locals and tourists is the Shirakami-Sanchi Mountains. This time...

akoako2017.03.30

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