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Illustration of Oishigami Pyramid

Is there a pyramid in Aomori Prefecture? What is the Oishigami Pyramid?

Did you know that there are pyramids in Aomori Prefecture? While they're not particularly well known, and are known only to those in the know, Aomori Prefecture is actually home to many mysterious spots.

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.03.07

Hirosaki Castle

5 must-see tourist spots in Aomori!

Aomori Prefecture, rich in nature, is home to many beautiful sights that you will never see in other prefectures. As the northernmost prefecture in Tohoku, you might think it's a bit far to get there from the Kanto or Kansai regions...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.11.10

Towada Barayaki

5 B-class gourmet foods you absolutely must try when you visit Aomori that you can't find anywhere else!

When asked about Aomori Prefecture's famous food, most people would probably answer apples. However, Aomori Prefecture is also famous for many other ingredients, such as garlic, Chinese yam, and tuna. This time, we will also be introducing the Tohoku Shinkansen...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.11.08

Towada Art Center

[Aomori] Towada Art Center, the core facility of the Arts Towada project

The Towada Art Center is an art museum located in Towada City, Aomori Prefecture, built in 2008. It is an open facility offering new experiences and is the core facility of the Arts Towada project.

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.10.25

Mount Hakkoda

[Aomori] Mount Hakkoda, a volcanic group consisting of 18 mountains, with Mount Odake as its main peak

Mount Hakkoda, one of Japan's 100 famous mountains. Mount Hakkoda is the collective name for several volcanoes located south of Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture, and is counted among Japan's 100 famous mountains. There is no mountain called Mount Hakkoda, but rather, there is a mountain called Odake (...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.10.13

Aomori Museum of Art

[Aomori] A collection of works by Aomori-born artists such as Shiko Munakata, Shuji Terayama, and Yoshitomo Nara...

Aomori Prefectural Museum of Art, a representative tourist attraction in Aomori, opened in July 2006 and is known locally as "Kenbi" (Prefectural Art). Located next to the Sannai-Maruyama ruins, its architectural design...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.10.04

Mount Osore

[Aomori Prefecture] Mount Osore, one of Japan's three major sacred sites, located in Mutsu City

Mount Osore is a sacred mountain located in Tanabu, Mutsu City, Aomori Prefecture, and is considered one of Japan's three great sacred sites, along with Mount Koya and Mount Hiei. Mount Osore is an ancient volcano...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.09.14

Hirosaki Castle

Hirosaki Castle, Aomori Prefecture's most famous cherry blossom spot

Hirosaki Castle, a precious cultural asset still standing in Aomori Prefecture Hirosaki Castle is a flatland castle located in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, that was the residence of the Tsugaru clan of the Hirosaki domain. It is a historic site, with the castle tower and turrets built during the Edo period still standing.

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.09.12

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