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What is Towada Barayaki? Introducing the store where it originated and the recipe [Aomori Prefecture]

Towada Barayaki is beef belly seasoned with a sweet and spicy sauce and grilled on a hot plate. This dish, beloved mainly in Towada, Aomori Prefecture, is an easy dish made with only onions and beef belly.

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.12.17

[Aomori Prefecture] Which cider is recommended? We actually tried them all!

In Aomori, the kingdom of apples, cider, an alcoholic drink made from apples, is gaining attention. There are a wide variety of ciders, from fruity sweet to dry, authentic. This time, I, a local, will taste and compare them...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.12.13

What is "Hachinohe Maeoki Saba"? Introducing the best cooking methods and when it's in season [Aomori Prefecture]

When you think of the seafood that Aomori Prefecture is proud of, many people probably think of tuna, scallops, and squid. In fact, Hachinohe's brand mackerel, "Hachinohe Maeoki Saba," is also one of Aomori's most famous seafood...

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A must-have in Aomori's cold winter! What is the local dish "Jappa Soup"?

In Aomori's cold winters, soups to warm the body are essential. Aomori has a variety of soups, such as "keno soup," "senbei soup," and "ichigo ni," but the one I'd like to introduce this time is "jappa...".

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.12.04

Staircase National Highway 339 (Aomori Prefecture)

Staircase National Highway 339 | No cars or bicycles allowed! A national highway, yet strangely, vehicle traffic is prohibited...

A "national highway" is a general term for roads designated by government ordinance in Japan. Because they form a nationwide trunk road network, they are generally wider and designed to allow vehicles to travel at higher speeds...

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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.

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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...

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