Aomori Prefecture

I read the picture book "I Got on the Train" [Aomori Prefecture]

The picture book "I Got on a Train" is the 13th volume in the "Kumata-kun Picture Book" series, written by the late Shigeo Watanabe and illustrated by the late Yasuo Otomo. It tells the story of Kumata-kun and his son, who once rode a train...

Yuto Ono2025.09.24

[What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition] What day is September 23rd?

The birth of Aomori Prefecture On September 23, 1871, "Aomori Prefecture" was established by changing the name of "Hirosaki Prefecture." A little further back, on July 14, 1871, the abolition of feudal domains and the establishment of prefectures led to the creation of the current Aomori Prefecture area...

NEFT Editorial Department2025.09.23

[What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition] What day is September 13th?

Munakata Shiko's Death Anniversary (Aomori Prefecture) Munakata Shiko, a printmaker from Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture, died on September 5, 1903, the son of swordsmiths Kokichi and Sada Munakata, one of fifteen siblings (nine boys and six girls).

NEFT Editorial Department2025.09.13

What's so great about Aomori garlic? A thorough explanation of the differences and the secret to its deliciousness!

When I see a bag labeled "Aomori Garlic" at the supermarket, I feel a little proud. Living in Aomori Prefecture, garlic is naturally produced in Aomori, but its taste and aroma...

Hana Odagiri2025.09.12

What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition: What day is it on September 7th?

Anniversary of the opening of Konan Railway Co., Ltd. [Aomori Prefecture] On September 7, 1927, Konan Railway Co., Ltd., a railway company operating the Konan Line and Owani Line mainly in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, opened the Hirosaki-Tsugaru Onoe section (present-day Konan...

NEFT Editorial Department2025.09.07

What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition: What day is it on September 6th?

Black Garlic Day [Aomori Prefecture] Established by the Aomori Prefecture Black Garlic Cooperative Association with the aim of promoting the production of high-quality black garlic and delivering "Japanese black garlic" to the world. In 2016...

NEFT Editorial Department2025.09.06

[What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition] What day is September 5th?

The day Iwate (asteroid) was discovered (Iwate Prefecture) The asteroid Iwate was discovered on September 5, 1999, at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, USA...

NEFT Editorial Department2025.09.05

[Aomori] What is Hokaiori? Tsugaru's Obon customs are colorful and unique

When people think of Obon, they probably imagine quietly visiting the graves of their ancestors to welcome them back. However, in Tsugaru, people also eat in front of the graves and greet their ancestors with colorful Obon decorations...

Hana Odagiri2025.09.02

The pride of the six Tohoku prefectures: "The cherry blossoms and castle tower are the most beautiful in the Tohoku region!" Hirosaki Castle retains its original appearance...

Also known as "Takaoka Castle" or "Takaoka Castle," the castle was built during the Edo period and was not damaged during the Boshin War or the Pacific War, with the castle tower and turrets remaining intact.

DaiwaConsilio2025.09.01

[What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition] What day is September 1st?

The day Aomori Station opened (Aomori Prefecture) Aomori Station opened on September 1, 1891 (Meiji 24). At the time, the train schedule was as follows: outbound trains departed Ueno at 2:45 PM and arrived in Aomori the following day at 5:01 PM...

NEFT Editorial Department2025.09.01