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Aomori Prefecture

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The legendary special express "Echo Morioka Aomori" [Iwate Prefecture and Aomori Prefecture]

In the late Showa period, special express trains called "Echomorioka" and "Echo Aomori" operated on the Tohoku Main Line, known as the Tohoku aorta. Probably, the line is rather low-known...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2025.05.02

Is it too much? Is it? What is the Japanese sweets "unpei"? Traditional flavors rooted in the local area [Aomori...

supermarkets and Japanese confectionery shops in the Tsugaru region of Aomori Prefecture and Akita Prefecture are lined with sweets called "Unpei" during the New Year holidays, before Obon, and during the equinox period. Colors such as pure pink and fluorescent green...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.04.25

We'll take a closer look at the charm of Tsugaru's cherry blossom viewing gourmet "Splitting Crab"! Is it tastier than hairy crab? [...

As the cherry blossoms in Hirosaki Park begin to bloom, Tsugaru people begin to "experience the cherry blossom viewing in a slightly unusual way." The ones on the leisure sheet are actually "Split Crabs." What a rare cherry blossom viewing gourmet food in Tsugaru...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.04.23

Sharks, catfish, sea cats, and turnips? Travel report from Hon Hachinohe to Kabushima Shrine [Aomori Prefecture Hachi...

I came to Hachinohe to see the Hachinohe Enburi, which is usually held from February 17th to 20th, and as I wrote in an article I previously published, "Hiroshi" will be held from 11am on the day I arrived...

editorial staffeditorial staff2025.04.04

I actually visited the Aomori Winter Three Festivals "Hachinohe no Enburi" local report [Aomori...

There are various "festivals" in Tohoku, and in the summer there are a wide variety of "festivals" in various places, including the Akita Kanotai Festival, the Hanagasa in Yamagata, the Nebuta and Morioka Sansa dances in Aomori, and the Sendai Tanabata. ...

editorial staffeditorial staff2025.04.01

What is "Miso Curry Milk Ramen" from Aomori City? Introducing the behind-the-scenes stories and interesting flavors [...

There are many local ramen in Aomori Prefecture, and among them, "Miso Curry Milk Ramen" stands out. At first glance, this combination may seem like a mismatch, but the richness of the miso and the curry...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.03.26

Aomori glamping

Enjoy glamping in Tohoku in winter! Recommended glamping in Aomori Prefecture...

Glamping, which means "glamorous" (attractive) "camping," offers almost everything you need to camp, so you can enjoy it casually empty-handed. ...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2025.03.25

Aomori station bento "Hitokuchidarake"! Enjoy local flavors as a companion to your trip!

For tourists visiting Aomori, one of the joys of traveling is Ekiben. Among them, "Hitokuchidarake" is a luxurious station bento where you can enjoy little by little Aomori's local cuisine. With just one lunch box, Aomori food...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.03.21

Hachimanma IC

Hachiman Horse - A lucky toy that is one of Japan's three major pieces and is a lucky toy that is passed down in the southern horse production area...

In the past, horses were inseparable from people's lives, such as farming, war, and transportation. There are many excellent horse production areas in the Tohoku region, and their appearance is naturally reflected in traditional crafts from various regions. Hachiman horse...

AoiwaAoiwa2025.03.17

Tsugaru dialect

Is Tsugaru dialect often onomatopoeia? Introducing popular onomatopoeia [Aomori Prefecture]

When I use Tsugaru dialect on a daily basis, I notice an astonishing amount of onomatopoeia (onomatopoeia) that are not found in standard Japanese. The more onomatopoeia, the nuances of the conversation become richer and the more intuitive it is conveyed...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.03.12

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