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Introducing the charms, recipes, and places to buy the traditional vegetable "Okurai Bean Sprout" made with hot spring heat [...

Do you know about the "Owani Bean Sprouts" that are raised in Owani Town, Aomori Prefecture? It is a long, thin bean sprout, but it also has a special taste, not only its appearance but also its taste! For those who only know about the average bean sprouts, this is a shocking experience...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.11.18

[Aomori Prefecture] Let's stay at a roadside station! Introducing roadside stations with accommodation facilities in Aomori Prefecture!

In Aomori Prefecture, there is one road station with hotel-like accommodations, but there are three road stations adjacent to the campsite and you can stay at auto camping and cottages. These...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2024.11.11

Is it an electric railway that does not operate a railway? Towada Tourism Electric Railway's Past and Present [Aomori Prefecture]

Towada Kanko Electric Railway Co., Ltd. is a company headquartered in Towada City, Aomori Prefecture. It operates local buses and Lake Towada sightseeing boats in the southeastern part of Aomori Prefecture. However, the company name is Electric Railway (electric...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2024.10.31

What is Hirosaki's local dish, "Igamenchi"? Introducing restaurants and recipes that you can eat [Aomori Prefecture]

When you hear the word "igamenchi", what kind of dish do you imagine? I'm sure many people imagine a minced cutlet made with squid instead of meat. However, "Igamenchi" is available in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.10.24

What is Hachinohe's local dish, "strawberry stew"? We also introduce the origin of the name from history and recipes [Blue...

Hachinohe City is a port town blessed with seafood, located in the southern part of Aomori Prefecture. Do you know about strawberry stew, known as Hachinohe's local dish? I thought it was a red and sweet strawberry soup...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.10.22

Restored large pillared building

Sannai Maruyama Ruins is Japan's largest Jomon Ruins located in the northernmost part of Honshu [Aomori Prefecture]

Sannai Maruyama Ruins are ancient ruins located in Maruyama, Sannai Maruyama, Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture, from the early Jomon period to the end of the middle Jomon period (approximately 5,900 to 4,200 years ago)...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2024.10.17

Autumn leaves at Sukayu Onsen in Hakkoda

Tohoku Autumn Foliage Driving Map: Aomori Edition: Recommended Driving Courses and Surrounding Area Tours...

Aomori Prefecture is surrounded by nature, with many untouched nature among the six Tohoku prefectures, and is dotted with famous autumn leaves spots throughout the prefecture. As it is the northernmost part of Tohoku, the autumn leaves are faster than other prefectures, and they are already...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2024.10.17

Polo Chocolat package expansion

Polo Chocolat is hot! Introducing the locations for sale, types and arrangements [Aomori Prefecture]

Have you heard of the sweet "Polo Chocolat," which has been a hot topic on social media in recent years? The rich chocolate flavor and moist texture have captivated many people...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.09.05

Are shiso-rolled apricots only available in Aomori and Akita prefectures? Introducing how to make it and recipes

"Shiso-mapped apricot" has been on the table since I was a child. However, as soon as you leave Tohoku, you will find yourself encountering "shiso-mapped apricots" less. After researching, I found out that the apricot rolled in Aomori...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.09.04

Sanriku International Art Festival 2024

Sanriku International Art Festival 2024 | An event that brings together local performing arts from the Sanriku region will be held again this year...

The Sanriku International Art Festival aims to realize sustainable "creative reconstruction" through interactions with entertainment and contemporary artists from around the world, mainly in Asia, while conveying the appeal of Sanriku, a treasure trove of entertainment, both domestically and internationally.

AoiwaAoiwa2024.09.02

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