Aomori Prefecture

What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition

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

The "Sōma Daisaku Incident" is said to have occurred on April 23, 1821 (May 24, 1821). A group of people, led by Shimotomai Hidenoshin, a samurai of the Morioka domain, committed acts of sankin-kotai (alternate attendance)...

NEFT Editorial Department2025.04.23

What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition

[What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition] What day is April 8th?

Loyal Dog Hachiko Day (Akita Prefecture) "Loyal Dog Hachiko Day" is a commemorative day celebrating the loyalty of Hachiko, an Akita dog who waited at Shibuya Station for 10 years for his late master to return. The day was established on April 8, 1934 (Showa 9).

NEFT Editorial Department2025.04.08

Historic Site

Sharks, catfish, seagulls, and turnips? A trip report from Hon-Hachinohe to Kabushima Shrine [Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture].

I came to Hachinohe to see the Hachinohe Enburi Festival, which is held every year from February 17th to 20th. As I mentioned in a previous article, on the day I arrived, I attended the "Historical...

Editorial staff2025.04.04

Winter Festival

A report on the Hachinohe Enburi festival, one of Aomori's three major winter festivals...

Tohoku is home to a wide variety of festivals, including the summer Kanto Festival in Akita, the Hanagasa Festival in Yamagata, the Nebuta Festival in Aomori, the Sansa Dance Festival in Morioka, and the Tanabata Festival in Sendai.

Editorial staff2025.04.01

What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition

What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition What day is it on March 27th?

The day Konan Railway Co., Ltd. was established [Aomori Prefecture]: March 27, 1926, is the day Konan Railway Co., Ltd., a railway company that operates the Konan Line and Owani Line, centered in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, was established. Furthermore...

NEFT Editorial Department2025.03.27

B-grade gourmet food

What is Aomori City's "Miso Curry Milk Ramen"? The story behind its creation and its intriguing flavor...

Aomori Prefecture has many local ramen dishes, but one that stands out among them is "Miso Curry Milk Ramen." At first glance, it may seem like a mismatched combination, but the richness of the miso and the flavor of the curry...

Hana Odagiri2025.03.26

What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition

What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition What day is it on March 26th?

The Hokkaido Shinkansen line between Shin-Aomori Station and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station opened on March 26, 2016 (Heisei 28). The section of the Hokkaido Shinkansen line between Shin-Aomori Station (Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture) and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station (Hokuto City, Hokkaido) opened...

NEFT Editorial Department2025.03.26

Tohoku gourmet

Try Aomori's "Hitokuchidarake" Ekiben! Enjoy the local flavors on your trip!

Ekiben is one of the joys of travel for tourists visiting Aomori. Among them, "Hitokuchi Darake" is a luxurious ekiben that allows you to taste a little bit of Aomori's local cuisine. With just one bento, you can experience Aomori's culinary culture...

Hana Odagiri2025.03.21

Traditions and customs

Hachimanuma – One of Japan's three great horses, a local lucky charm toy passed down in the southern horse-breeding areas...

In the past, horses were an inseparable part of people's lives, used in farming, warfare, and transportation. The Tohoku region is home to many excellent horse breeding areas, and their legacy is naturally reflected in the traditional crafts of each region. Yawata Horse...

Aoiwa2025.03.17

What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition

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

The Seikan Tunnel opened on March 13, 1988, as part of the Kaikyo Line (a JR Hokkaido line connecting Nakaguni Station in Sotogahama, Aomori Prefecture, with Kikonai Station in Kikonai, Hokkaido).

NEFT Editorial Department2025.03.13