In autumn in Aomori, piles of "Kedamame" (haired beans) appear in supermarkets and farm stands. They are a type of edamame, and as their name suggests, they have a unique appearance with their pods covered in fine hairs. No other beans are as...
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Michinoku Bank's Founding Date (Aomori Prefecture) Michinoku Bank, formerly one of Aomori Prefecture's leading regional banks, was founded as Aomori Savings Bank on October 27, 1921 (Taisho 10).
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Tsugaru Dialect Day (Aomori Prefecture) In commemoration of the death anniversary of dialect poet Kyozo Takagi, the Tsugaru Dialect Day Yarubeshi Association established October 23rd as "Tsugaru Dialect Day." Since 1988, it has been celebrated every year...
In the Tsugaru region of Aomori, there is a mysterious dish called "Nikujiru." Just hearing the name might lead you to think of it as a type of pork soup, but it's actually something completely different. It's soy sauce flavored and has a variety of ingredients...
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Basho Memorial (Anniversary of Matsuo Basho's Death) Matsuo Basho, famous for his travelogue "Oku no Hosomichi," describes his journey from Edo (present-day Tokyo) with his disciple Kawai Sora, through the Tohoku region and Hokuriku to Ogaki in Mino Province.
Oni Shrine, located in Onisawa, Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, is a rare shrine in Japan that enshrines a hornless demon. While the word "oni" tends to conjure up images of frightening creatures, this shrine is dedicated to a "kind" demon who saved a village.
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The day Aomori (asteroid) was discovered (Aomori Prefecture) Asteroid Aomori was discovered on September 30, 1999, at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, USA.
A TV anime called "That's Journey" was broadcast from April to June 2025. The main character, Chika Suzugamori, a female college student who wants to become a manga artist, goes on a...
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...
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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...
