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Aomori Prefecture

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

Did you know that Aomori Prefecture is the third largest producer of horse meat after Kumamoto and Fukushima? While horse meat dishes such as horse sashimi and sakura nabe are widely known, it is surprising to learn that Aomori is also a hidden horse meat renowned region...

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 the amount of snowfall and climate vary from region to region. However, each region holds its own festivals to help people enjoy the long winter. In this article, we will introduce some of these festivals...

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

Introducing popular temples and shrines recommended for the first visit to the New Year of the Year of the Snake (Aomori Prefecture)!

We would like to introduce two shrines in Aomori Prefecture that are considered standard destinations for your first visit of the year in 2025, one in Aomori City and one in Hachinohe City. We will also introduce two shrines in Hirosaki City and its surrounding areas...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2024.12.20

What is Towada Barayaki? Introducing shops and recipes that originated in the restaurant [Aomori Prefecture]

Towada Barayaki is a dish made from beef beef and onions seasoned with sweet and spicy sauce, grilled on a teppan. This dish is loved mainly in Towada, Aomori Prefecture, and is a convenient dish that can be made with only onions and beef roses. ...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.12.17

[Aomori Prefecture] Which cider do you recommend? We actually compared them!

In Aomori, the kingdom of apples, cider, a liquor made with apples, is gaining attention. There are a variety of different types, from fruity sweet to dry and authentic. This time, I, a local, actually took a drink...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.12.13

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