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Aomori Prefecture

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Aomori Prefecture's apple harvest is the highest in Japan at 370,000 tons per year! But how much is 370,000 tons?

Many people, even if you don't live in the Tohoku region, know that Aomori Prefecture's specialty is apples. The amount of apples harvested in Aomori Prefecture in 2023 is 374,40...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2025.02.21

What kind of route was the Konan Railway Owani Line, which was effectively decided to abolish it? [Blue...

Regarding the Owani Line, a railway line operated by Aomori Prefecture's private railway, Konan Railway, Konan Railway intends to suspend train operations at the end of fiscal year 2027...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2025.02.19

A train with a locomotive and passenger train! ? Trains with a strange formation [Aomori, Akita, Iwate]

The main character of Japanese railways today can be said to be "trains." Furthermore, on routes where electricity cannot be supplied for trains (non-electrified routes), "dietic cars" that use diesel fuel as fuel are used...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2025.02.06

Aomori is a hidden horse meat production area! Explaining why horse meat culture has become popular

Did you know that Aomori Prefecture is the second largest producer of horse meat after Kumamoto and Fukushima? While horse meat dishes such as horse sashimi and cherry blossom hotpot are widely known, it is surprisingly easy to understand that Aomori is a hidden horse meat production area...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.02.05

Takasago Foods' "nabeyaki udon" is so delicious! Why are so many people buying boxes? [...

When you think of winter in Aomori, you can find snow, winter sports, and delicious hot pot dishes that warm your heart. Takasago Foods' "nabeyaki udon" is an essential part of winter. At Aomori supermarkets, it's winter...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.02.04

Winter's Seminar

[Aomori Prefecture] Introducing legends related to heavy snow that you learn while facing nature!

From last year to this year, Aomori Prefecture has been hit by heavy snowfall, which has surpassed previous years. In fact, since around autumn last year, it was said that "it might snow because there are a lot of stink bugs," but the predictions were accurate...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.01.31

Blizzard experience

The blizzard in Aomori is amazing! Experience the horror of Tsugaru snow on your trial tour! ?

The winter in Aomori is one of the most severe in Japan. Not only does it snow fall and accumulate, but strong winds often cause "ground blizzards" to erupt into the snow. Especially in the Tsugaru region, this area...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.01.29

Locals have a look at the charm and recipes of Aomori's all-purpose seasoning "Stamina Gentare" and a variety of recipes...

When you hear the word Aomori, what do you think of? apple? Nebuta Festival? Or a snowy view? However, as a local who knows Aomori and knows everything, I want to say loudly, "This is the only thing I can't miss!"

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.01.14

Enjoy the winter in Aomori Prefecture! Three recommended winter festivals!

Aomori Prefecture is surrounded by the sea on three sides, and although the amount of snowfall and climate vary from region to region, each region holds festivals to enjoy the long winter. In this article, we will introduce...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2025.01.09

Tsugaru Kokeshi's expression

Tsugaru Kokeshi – The youngest of the 12 species, the traditional kokeshi originating from the Taisho period [Aomori Prefecture]

Kokeshi is one of the most representative traditional crafts in the Tohoku region. This is a craft that has spread over a fairly wide area, with at least one unique lineage in all Tohoku prefectures. This time, we'll be looking at the following...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.12.25

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