In supermarkets and Japanese confectionery shops in the Tsugaru region of Aomori Prefecture and Akita Prefecture, sweets called "Unpei" are available around the New Year's holiday, before Obon, and during the equinox. They come in bright pink, fluorescent green, and other colors...
When the cherry blossoms in Hirosaki Park begin to bloom, the people of Tsugaru begin enjoying a slightly unusual cherry blossom viewing experience. The food lined up on the picnic sheets is actually "spiky crabs," a rare cherry blossom viewing delicacy in Tsugaru.
I came to Hachinohe to see the Hachinohe Enburi Festival, which is held every year from February 17th to 20th. As I mentioned in a previous article, on the day I arrived, I attended the "Historical...
Tohoku is home to a wide variety of festivals, including the summer Kanto Festival in Akita, the Hanagasa Festival in Yamagata, the Nebuta Festival in Aomori, the Sansa Dance Festival in Morioka, and the Tanabata Festival in Sendai.
Aomori Prefecture has many local ramen dishes, but one that stands out among them is "Miso Curry Milk Ramen." At first glance, it may seem like a mismatched combination, but the richness of the miso and the flavor of the curry...
Glamping, which means glamorous camping, is a casual camping experience where almost everything you need is provided, so you can enjoy it empty-handed.
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Ekiben is one of the joys of travel for tourists visiting Aomori. Among them, "Hitokuchi Darake" is a luxurious ekiben that allows you to taste a little bit of Aomori's local cuisine. With just one bento, you can experience Aomori's culinary culture...
In the past, horses were an inseparable part of people's lives, used in farming, warfare, and transportation. The Tohoku region is home to many excellent horse breeding areas, and their legacy is naturally reflected in the traditional crafts of each region. Yawata Horse...
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When you use Tsugaru dialect on a daily basis, you'll notice a surprising number of onomatopoeias that aren't found in standard Japanese. The abundance of onomatopoeia adds richer nuance to conversations and helps convey them intuitively.
When it comes to clams, miso soup is a standard ingredient, but Aomori clams are so appealing that it would be a shame to use them in that alone. The clams caught in Lake Jusan and Lake Ogawara are especially highly acclaimed nationwide...
