The sweet taste of scallops is unbeatable. Aomori Prefecture is the second largest scallop catch after Hokkaido. Scallop farming is particularly prevalent. And in Aomori...
When you think of Inari shrines, the red torii gates are what make them stand out, but the highlight is the vermilion torii gates seen at Takayama Inari Shrine in Aomori Prefecture, at the northern tip of Honshu. In snowy Aomori Prefecture, the vermilion torii gates stand in a garden buried in white snow...
Aomori Prefecture is famous for its apples, but did you know that it also produces apple-based products such as "Apple Vermont Soy Sauce," "Apple Sauce," and "Apple Dressing"?.
Senbei-jiru, a dish from the Hachinohe region of Aomori Prefecture, is famous as a unique local dish, but the rice crackers used in it are a little unusual. In fact, there is a special rice cracker called "Otsuyu Senbei" that is used specifically for senbei-jiru...
Many people know that Aomori Prefecture is the number one producer of apples in Japan. In 2020, the prefecture boasted a harvest of over 60%, making it truly an apple-loving prefecture. And...
On the Shimokita Peninsula in Aomori Prefecture, there is a scenic spot called Hotokegaura, where large, strangely shaped rocks stand in a row. It is a truly mysterious and mystical sight. The group of strangely shaped rocks stretches for about 2 km along the coastline...
Kogin embroidery is a traditional embroidery technique handed down in Aomori Prefecture. It is a traditional technique passed down by farming women since the Edo period. Did you know that this Japanese embroidery technique is secretly becoming a hot topic right now?.
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Kanagi-cho, Goshogawara City, Aomori Prefecture, is known as the birthplace and home of novelist Osamu Dazai. This time, we will introduce some of his masterpieces, such as "No Longer Human" and "Shayo," which are still read today.
A five-minute walk from Aomori Station will take you to the Hakkoda Maru, the Seikan Ferry. This is the last ferry on the Seikan route, departing from Aomori and arriving in Hakodate, and its beautiful lemon yellow hull...
Hachinohe, a port city representing Aomori Prefecture, is home to many restaurants serving fresh seafood. The morning market is the place where many restaurants procure fresh and lively seafood. Various...
