Everywhere in Japan, there are prestigious families known as "local celebrities." Even if you say, "We're just an ordinary family," if you trace your ancestry closely, you may find that you're actually from a prestigious family.
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When you think of Aomori, many people may think of apples and garlic. However, one thing you shouldn't forget is scallops. In fact, Aomori is one of the leading scallop producing areas in Japan. For the prefectural residents...
Tohoku has many more spectacular summer festivals that rival the six major festivals! Festivals packed with the charm of each region will make the Tohoku summer even more exciting! Hachinohe Sansha Festival (Aomori Prefecture)...
JR East's limited express train "Inaho" runs from Niigata Station in Niigata Prefecture via the Hakushin Line and Uetsu Main Line along the Sea of Japan coast to Sakata Station in Yamagata Prefecture or Akita Station in Akita Prefecture.
Summer in Tohoku is all about festivals! Here's a roundup of the 2025 dates for the "Six Major Tohoku Festivals," major events that bring local traditions to life and are enjoyed by both locals and tourists.
In some areas of Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, there is a long-standing legend of a creepy yokai called "Medotsu" or "Medochi." While it resembles the nationally known "Kappa," it is different...
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, you can travel between Aomori Prefecture and Hokkaido by plane or the Hokkaido Shinkansen, which runs through the Seikan Tunnel. However, before the Seikan Tunnel and airplanes, the only way to get between the two was by boat.
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 people think of Aomori, apples come to mind, but in recent years, the melons grown in Tsugaru City, Aomori Prefecture, have been gaining attention. Why is melon so popular now in this land known as the apple kingdom?.
