When you think of Aomori, many people may think of apples and garlic. However, it is important to remember that the existence of scallops. In fact, Aomori is one of the leading scallop production areas in Japan. For the residents of the prefecture...
There are still many summer festivals in Tohoku that are as impressive as the six great festivals! A festival filled with unique charms from the region will add even more heat to the summer of Tohoku! Hachinohe Sansha Grand Festival (Aomori Prefecture...
JR East's limited express train "Inaho" connects from Niigata Station in Niigata Prefecture to Sakata Station in Yamagata Prefecture, or Akita Station in Akita Prefecture, via the Shirashin Line and Uetsu Main Line on the Sea of Japan coast. Niigata Station...
Summer in Tohoku is definitely a great place to have festivals! We'll be introducing all the dates for the 2025 event, the Tohoku Six Great Festival, a major event that both locals and tourists can enjoy, and will be held by the locals...
In some areas of Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, legends of a mysterious monster called "Medots" or "Medoch" have been passed down since ancient times. It resembles the nationally known "kappa," but its...
Many people may think, "I don't understand what Tsugaru dialect is saying!" But if you listen carefully, you'll find that the endings of the words are full of humor and kindness...
Currently, aircraft and Hokkaido Shinkansen trains that pass through the Seikan Tunnel are available to travel between Aomori Prefecture and Hokkaido. However, in an era when there were no Seikan Tunnel or aircraft, the only way to use a ship was to...
Tsugaru soba, a dish beloved in the Tsugaru region of Aomori Prefecture, may look similar to regular soba noodles, but it's actually a local delicacy that has evolved in its own unique way in terms of its preparation, texture, and flavor. In this article...
When you think of Aomori, apples come to mind, but in recent years, the "melons" grown in Tsugaru City, Aomori Prefecture have been attracting attention. Why is it that Melons now in this place called the Apple Kingdom?
In Japan, vehicles that run on tracks are often called "trains," but many "diesel vehicles" run using diesel fuel are also operated, mainly on local local lines in the countryside. air...
