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Aomori Prefecture

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Irresistibly simple! Exploring the charm of "Tsugaru Kanayama ware" [Goshogawara City, Aomori Prefecture]

Have you heard of Tsugaru Kanayama ware, a type of pottery made in Goshogawara, Tsugaru? Highly acclaimed in Japan, its appeal has recently been spreading overseas. In this article, we will introduce Tsugaru Kanayama ware...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.11.27

Introducing the appeal, recipes and where to buy "Owani bean sprouts", a traditional vegetable grown using hot spring heat [...

Have you heard of "Owani bean sprouts," grown in Owani Town, Aomori Prefecture? They're thin, long bean sprouts, and not only do they look amazing, they taste amazing too! For those who only know regular bean sprouts, this may come as a shock...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.11.18

[Aomori Prefecture] Stay at a roadside station! Introducing roadside stations in Aomori Prefecture with accommodation facilities!

In Aomori Prefecture, there is one roadside station with a hotel-like accommodation facility, but there are three roadside stations with adjacent campgrounds where you can stay in auto camping or cottages.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.11.11

A railway that doesn't operate? The past and present of Towada Kanko Electric Railway [Aomori Prefecture]

Towada Kanko Dentetsu Co., Ltd. is a company headquartered in Towada City, Aomori Prefecture. It operates bus routes in the southeastern part of Aomori Prefecture and a sightseeing boat tour of Lake Towada. However, the company name does not include the word "railway" (den...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2024.10.31

What is Hirosaki's local dish, "Igamenchi"? Restaurants and recipes [Aomori Prefecture]

What kind of dish do you imagine when you hear "Igamenchi"? Many people probably imagine a minced meat cutlet made with squid instead of meat. However, "Igamenchi" is a dish eaten in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.10.24

What is Hachinohe's local dish "Ichigo-ni"? From its history to the origin of its name, and recipes...

Hachinohe City, located in the southern part of Aomori Prefecture, is a port town blessed with seafood. Have you heard of "Ichigo-ni," a local Hachinohe dish? You might think it's a sweet, red strawberry soup, but...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.10.22

A restored large post-hole building

Sannai-Maruyama Site, the largest Jomon site in Japan, located in the northernmost part of Honshu [Aomori Prefecture]

The Sannai-Maruyama Site is an ancient archaeological site located in Maruyama, Sannai, Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture. It dates back to the early to late 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...

Among the six Tohoku prefectures, Aomori Prefecture is surrounded by nature and boasts particularly untouched natural beauty, with many famous autumn foliage spots scattered throughout the prefecture. As the northernmost prefecture in Tohoku, the autumn leaves arrive earlier than in other prefectures, and many...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.10.17

Expanded Polo Chocolat packaging

Polo Chocolat is hot! Introducing where to buy it, the varieties, and variations [Aomori Prefecture]

Have you heard of the sweet "Polo Chocolat" that has been trending on social media in recent years? Its rich chocolate flavor and moist texture have captivated many people...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.09.05

Is shiso-wrapped apricot only found in Aomori and Akita prefectures? Here's how to make it and some recipe variations

"Shiso-wrapped apricots" have been on the dinner table since I was a child. However, as soon as I left the Tohoku region, the opportunities to encounter them decreased. After some research, I discovered that shiso-wrapped apricots originated in Aomori...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.09.04

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