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2012/02/20
Koganezaki Furofushi Onsen in Fukaura-Town
Koganezaki Furofushi Onsen(hot spring) is a hot spring inn facing to the Sea of Japan.
The guest rooms consist of Japanese, Western and Japanese-Western styles and ocean
view can be enjoyed from any rooms. I’m introducing Koganezaki Furofushi Onsen in this post.
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2012/02/13
Bakery NEUE in Hirosaki-City
Hirosaki-City is known with traditional building such as Hirosaki Castle and temples, but
is also known with buildings with eclectic mixture of Japanese and western styles.
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2012/02/06
Furutobe Onsen, the best hidden hot spring in Hirakawa-City
I assume that tourists visiting Japan want to experience natural hot spring places. Aomori is well known with various great hot springs, but there are still many hidden hot springs not yet introduced in the tourist guide ...
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2012/01/30
The Seikan Ferry Memorial Ship Hakkoda-maru.
The Seikan Ferry Memorial Ship Hakkoda-maru is the first train ferry museum in Japan.
The ferry which has been in service between Aomori and Hakodate from 1964 to1988 became
the memorial museum and introducing the ferry history and the structure. ...
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2012/01/23
Hirosaki Castle Snow Lantern Festival・Hirosaki Yukiakari
Hirosaki Park is well known with cherry blossoms in spring, and also produces the enchanting white view in
winter. “Hirosaki Castle Snow Lantern Festival started to be held from 1977 aiming to stimulate the winter
tourism, and started to be recognized as one of the 5 biggest Michinoku Snow Festivals. ...
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2012/01/16
Tsugaru Kanayama-yaki
Tsugaru kanayama-yaki is a well-known local pottery started their work in 1985, by building a 1.5 cubic
meter kiln, using high-quality clay from the bottom of a pond and red pine trees for firewood. ...
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2012/01/10
Gankisan Shrine in Hirosaki-City
It’s been 10 days since the New Year has started. How was your New Year holiday?
People visit shrines or temples around New Year’s days to appreciate the support from Gods or Buddha, and pray happiness for the New Year in Japan. I’ll introduce Gankisan Shrine in this post.
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2011/12/26
Asamushi Onsen Hot Spring ”Kaisen-kaku”
Asamushi Onsen(hot spring) “Kaisen-kaku” is a great Japanese hotel with hot spring,
facing to the Mutsu-bay. All Japanese-style rooms are facing to the ocean view, and
the rooms and the bath afford the beautiful sunset view. You can appreciate the
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2011/12/19
Tsugaru-City Museum of History and Folklore / Ishigami Remains in Tsugaru-City
Tsugaru-City is located in the northwest area of Aomori Prefecture which extends from the center to the
west area of the Tsugaru Plain. The museum was founded on February 11, 2005, by the merger of
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2011/12/12
Tsugaru Shamisen Hall
Shamisen started to be known as Japanese traditional theater music in the mid-Edo Period and developed as art music. Shamisen played in Tsugaru area of Aomori Prefecture is called “Tsugaru Shamisen” particularly well known in Japan. Tsugaru Shamisen is said to be started by Nitabo, a blind male strolling musician. ...
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2011/12/05
How about some delicious coffee? Art Space K in Kuroishi-City
As for Kuroishi-City, Aoni Onsen Hot Spring is widely known among Japanese and foreign tourists. A cozy gallery ＆ cafe is located about 30 minutes from Aoni Onsen Hot Spring by car. I’m introducing “Art Space K” in this post.
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2011/11/28
Hoshino Resort Aomoriya
Hoshino Resort Aomoriya is a large hot spring facility with an area of 720,000 square meters. It features the outdoor bath called ”Floating Bath” surrounded by a pond and
a beautiful Japanese garden. The bath is so relaxing and soothing. Also a live performance
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2011/11/21
Kawauchi River Valley
Kawauchi River Valley is located in Kawauchi, Mutsu-City. The valley takes on a different beauty with each season, especially in spring and fall it is so beautiful with bright colors of fresh green leaves and autumn foliage reflected in the river. There are 3 bridges across the river called Ajisai Bridge, Sekirei Bridge and Asunaro
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2011/11/14
Tsugaru Yume-Ringo Farm
Aomori Prefecture is having the busiest season for harvesting apples. I enjoy eating fresh apples and
appreciate apple farmers for producing such beautiful red apples and picking them one by one with care.
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2011/11/07
Let’s enjoy autumn foliage from canoe in Lake Towada!
Lake Towada, one of the major tourist spots in Aomori-Prefecture is well known with the beautiful autumn
foliage. Leaves around the peak of Mt. Hakkoda start to change color in the end of September, and gradually
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2011/10/31
Former Kasaishi Residence・Lake Towada Folk Museum
Former Kasaishi Residence is a farmer’s house with thatched-roof built in the late
18 century. This building features the original structure such as a post built directly on
the foundation stones, and a horse barn which covers one third of the total size of a building.
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2011/10/24
Hirosaki Castle Chrysanthemum ＆ Autumn Foliage Festival 2011
Hirosaki-City holds festivals and events at each season including one of the major autumn festivals called
“Hirosaki Castle Chrysanthemum & Autumn Foliage Festival”. The festival originated Kanpu-kai (maple
viewing gathering), and officially started from 1962 as “Chrysanthemum and Autumn Foliage Festival”.
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2011/10/17
NonoUe Doll Museum in Shichinohe-Town
Aomori is home to various literature and art. There are many art-related facilities including Aomori
Museum of Art, Towada Art Center and Munakata Shiko Memorial Museum of Art. Also there are some art spaces using closed school buildings to exhibit art works. A contemporary doll artist, Mr.
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2011/10/11
Hananoya, a popular slow food restaurant in Hirakawa-City
What is very important for you when going on a trip? Luxurious hotels? Hadns-on experiences of traditional crafts?
Being close to the nature? I’m sure many people want to enjoy delicious local foods when you visit foreign
countries. I’m introducing a very popular Japanese restaurant in Hirakawa-City
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2011/10/03
Gallery of Seikan Tunnel Museum
Seikan Tunnel Museum located in the Tsugaru Peninsula is exhibiting all about the world’s longest
undersea tunnel (Seikan Tunnel, operating from 1988) with information panels, video and sound.
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2011/09/26
Mt. Osore in Mutsu City
Shimokita Peninsula, so-called “The Ax Peninsula” is located northeast side of Aomori Prefecture.
The peninsula is home to wildlife which has various scenic spots including Hotokegaura. Japanese serow, the special natural monument inhabit the area. Mutsu City is located in the center of the peninsula, where
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2011/09/20
Asamushi Aquarium
Asamushi Aquariam is located in the area of Asamushi Hot Springs, known as the northernmost
aquarium in Honshu island . This aquarium exhibits 514kinds, 11,000 of world’s rare marine life and
various local fish and shellfish. As the area is the hot spring resort and surrounded by the sea and the
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2011/09/12
Hibiki, the Hidden Cafe in Towada-City
Towada-City is situated at the foot of Hakkoda mountain range in southeast Aomori.
There is a popular farm cafe which offers healthy dishes cooked with locally-produced ingredients in
Towada-City. This post is for foodie travelers who enjoy trying out the delicious food loved by locals.
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2011/09/05
Seito Family Study Cottage Garden in Hirakawa-City
I wrote about “Seibien” located in Hirakawa-City in the previous entry posted on September 13, 2010.
“Seito Family Study Cottage Garden” is located near “Seibien”. The garden, nationally designated scenic spot
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2011/08/29
Bus Tour from JR Shin-Aomori Station
The new bus tour getting around the major tourist spots in Aomori-City is in service for the tourists
visiting Aomori by Tohoku Shinkansen which the line was connected all the way from Tokyo to
Shin-Aomori station in December 2010. No reservation required and a solo traveler can join the tour.
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2011/08/16
Hands-on Fishing Experience in Ajigasawa Town
The opening day for Ayu (sweetfish) fishing season in Aomori Prefecture is July 1st every
year. Although Ayu fishing is available in several areas in Aomori, Akaishi River which has its source in Shirakami-sanchi is the most popular spot among enthusiastic anglers.
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2011/08/15
Hot Spring Facility ”Wanicome” in Owani Town
Owani Town is located in the southern end of Aomori Prefecture, featuring the historic hot spring and
famous ski resort. Owani Hot Spring has a history of 800 years, where feudal lords of Tsugaru clan
used to visit to cure themselves. I’m introducing the accessible hot spring facility in Owani Town in this post.
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2011/08/08
Minamida Onsen Hotel Apple Land
Minamida Onsen Hotel Apple Land, located in the middle of the Tsugaru prairie offers
a “beautifying hot spring” which is said to make your skin smooth. The mineral
elements of the hot spring water is Sodium chloride with transparent water color,
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2011/08/01
Tachineputa-no-yakata in Goshogawara City
Goshogawara Tachineputa Festival is held from August 4th to 8th every year. This festival is one of the major
summer festivals in Tohoku area. Total 15 Neputa floats consist of 3 gigantic floats displayed in
Tachinepta-no-yakata, and small and middle-size Neputa floats made by neighborhood associations parade
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2011/07/25
Let’s go for a drive to Tappi Cape!
Since Aomori-Prefecture has a population density of 142 persons per square km which is lower for the area, roads are usually not crowded except for the downtown area. Aomori is a great place for those
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2011/07/19
Enjoy Exploring Oirase Gorge by E-Bike
Oirase Gorge, well known as one of the most scenic spots in Aomori is now very beautiful
with summer greenery and comfortable with refreshing breeze.
Hiking along the stream with the total length of 14 km will take about 4 hours each way.
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2011/07/11
Handwork Village “Risokyo” in Towada-City
The handwork village “Risokyo” is the interactive open farm which aims to spread the
importance of foods and organic farming. The name Risokyo is literally fish, grains and
vegetable village. The area with 29,700 square meters consists of iris, lupine, peony and
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2011/07/04
Tsugaruhan Neputa-mura in Hirosaki City
Hirosaki Neputa Festival is held from August 1st to 7th every year. This summer festival features the large
fan-shaped Neputa lanterns with the paintings designed after the scenes from warrior legends and history,
and 60 of Neputa lantern parade takes over the streets of Hirosaki City. The festival is one of the four biggest
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2011/06/27
The Steam Locomotive “TSUGARU” Special Event
As a part of the tourism promotion event of “ Aomori Destination Campaign” held by all 6 Japan Railway companies and Aomori Prefecture, the classic steam locomotive made a special run on June 11 and 12.
The steam locomotive made a roundtrip between JR Aomori station and Hirosaki station. For this special
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2011/06/20
Shotoku Park, the birthplace of Ocean Memorial Day
Shotoku Park in Aomori-City has a deep connection with “Ocean Day”.
In 1876, when the Meiji emperor finished the tour throughout Tohoku area, he transferred
to the “Meiji-maru” which was the first iron steamboat in Japan, and headed back to
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2011/06/13
Higashi-Hakkoda Hot Spring, 5 minutes walk from JR Shichinohe-Towada Station
There are three JR Tohoku Shinkansen stations in Aomori-Prefecture, Hachinohe, Shichinohe-Towada
and Shin-Aomori. You can find the accommodation with natural hot spring within five minutes walk
from Shichinohe-Towada station. I’m introducing Higashi-Hakkoda Hot Spring in this post.
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2011/06/06
Shayokan, Memorial Museum of Osamu Dazai in Goshogawara-City
Goshogawara-City is situated in the middle of the Tsugaru prairie, which has developed as a
commercial city. Shayokan, the memorial museum of Osamu Dazai is located in Kanagi-area
of Goshogawara-City. The building is the birthplace of Osamu Dazai, one of the most well known
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2011/05/30
Shrine, Temple and Town Tour in Hirosaki-City
Hirosaki-City is well known with the historic buildings including Hirosaki Castle, tastful buildings,
and the streets many temples were built in the same area called “Shintera-machi”, and “Zenrin-gai”.
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2011/05/23
Aoiumi Park
Aoiumi Park is adjacent to the Aomori Port, located on the back side of the tourist
center “ASPAM”. It is nice to visit there on a sunny day for a walk, sitting on the ocean
view patios or lawns, appreciating the distinctive art objects. There is also the outside
stage in the park. I’m introducing Aoiumi Park in today’s post.
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2011/05/16
Old Kura Storages and Japanese Gardens in Hirakawa-City
Onoe area in Hirakawa-City is located in the west part of Aomori-Prefecture. Onoe is known with
the large number of old Kura storages well preserved and beautiful Japanese gardens.
Probably most of those who are reading this blog would never heard of this place, because this area
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2011/05/09
Apple Blossom Festival in Hirosaki Apple Park
Hirosaki-City is known as the top producer of apples, producing 160,000 tons a year which
account for 20 % of total production in Japan. I’ve already introduced Hirosaki Apple Park
specialized in apples in the following previous post:
Apple Park in Hirosaki-City
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2011/05/02
Gappo Park, the cherry blossom viewing spot in Aomori-City
Cherry blossoms start blooming from the southen area, and gradually nothern areas follow as the
temperature rise. Cherry blossoms are in full bloom from the end of April to the beginning of May around
Aomori-Prefecture including Hirosaki Park. Many local people in Aomori-City go to Gappo Park to enjoy
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2011/04/25
Aomori Prefectural Folk Museum
Aomori Prefectural Folk Museum was founded in 1973, with the theme of “Recall the past,
look to the present and think about the future”. The rich collection includes the important
cultural properties unearthed in Sannai-Maruyama site, and the materials about the
nature, history, folklore and industries of Aomori.
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2011/04/18
Make Your Own Sushi Bowl at the Fish Market ? Aomori City
Aomori is surrounded by the ocean on three sides, and various seafood can be enjoyed each season.
One of the highlights of tourist attractions in Aomori for many visitors is fresh, delicious yet reasonable
seafood delicacies. This entry is about “Nokke-don”, making your own seafood bowl at the fish market in
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2011/04/11
Ashino Park in Kanagi, Goshogawara-City
Goshogawara-City is situated in the middle of the Tsugaru Prairie, which has developed as a
commercial city. The city is also known as the birthplace of Tsugaru-jamisen. Today I want to
introduce “Ashino Park” located in Kanagi area of Goshogawara-City.
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2011/04/04
now Trekking Available in Spring at Mt. Hakkoda
Mt. Hakkoda, situated in nearly the center of Aomori Prefecture is well known among skiers and
snowboarders inside and outside of Japan. Mt. Hakkoda is also the rare place where you can
appreciate “Snow Monsters” while snow trekking. In this post I’d like to share my great snow trekking tour
blessed with great weather.
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2011/03/28
Yachi Hot Spring, one of three major hidden hot springs in Japan
Yachi Hot Spring, located halfway up the Mt. Hakkoda has a history of 400 years, and
is known as one of three major hidden hot springs in Japan. The old building which has
survived the severe winter storms obviously has an aura of the hidden hot spring.
I am introducing Yachi Hot Spring in this post. ...
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2011/03/22
Hacchi in Hachinohe-City
The new “local tourism exchange facility“ has been opened in Hachinohe-City on February 11, with three functions as “a place for human exchange”, “a place for creating new wonders” and “a place to exchange useful information”. This facility aims to support revitalizing town, culture＆ art, tourism, making things ...
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2011/03/14
Rambling Tour in the forest of Tsuta, Towada-City
Mt. Hakkoda, situated in the south of Aomori-City is known as one of the greatest areas to enjoy skiing
and snowboarding until May.
For those who are not good at skiing, or prefer appreciating the snow scenery at your own pace,
I would like to recommend a very fun tour...
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2011/03/07
Aoni Onsen Hot Spring
Aoni Onsen(Onsen=hot spring) is located in the mountain of Hakkoda, and known with the oil lamps
replace the electricity. You have no cell phone signal in the area, even no TV or radio can be enjoyed here.
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2011/02/28
Aomori Museum of Art
Aomori Museum of Art is a cultural facility introducing the culture and arts of Aomori.
The design of the building was inspired by Sannai-maruyama Jomon archaeological site.
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2011/02/21
Munakata Shiko Memorial Museum of Art, Aomori-City
Have you ever heard of “Munakata Shiko Memorial Museum of Art” where you can appreciate the
great works of Shiko Munakata, a native to Aomori and world-famous woodblock printmaker?
This museum replaces the pieces of display every four season, and you can enjoy various kinds of
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2011/02/14
Hirosaki Electrical Fantasy, Hirosaki-City
Hirosaki-City is known with the castle town with many old and tasteful buildings along with western-
style classic buildings. Those buildings are beautifully illuminated at night only in winter.
This illumination project is said to be started to cheer the town up when typhoon damaged the city
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2011/02/07
Nebuta House Wa Rasse
Tsugaru Railway connects between Goshogawara Station and Tsugaru-nakasato Station in the Tsugaru
Peninsula. The train makes 15 round trips a day, and 3 round trips out of 15 are in operation as
“Stove Train” until March 2011. Since the train is equipped with coal stoves, it started to be
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2011/01/31
Nebuta House Wa Rasse
“Nebuta House Wa Rasse”, the Aomori City Cultural and Tourism Exchange Facility
has just opened in January this year. The name was chosen out of the ideas from
the public. “Wa Rasse” won the first prize and “Nebuta House” won the second prize and those names
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2011/01/24
Donto-Yaki in Utou Shrine, Aomori-City
Have you heard of a Japanese event “Donto-yaki” ? Donto-yaki is a festival held at shrines and temples
all over Japan in the middle of January. Japanese people decorate their houses with good luck ornaments
around New Year’s Day, which is to welcome the God of the Year. After using those ornaments and ...
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2011/01/17
A ?FACTORY in Aomori-City
As we announced in the previous post, Shinkansen has started to operate all the way to Aomori-city
from Tokyo since December 4, 2010. Along with the Shinkansen debut in Aomori-City, “A-FACTORY”,
a new facility consists of apple-based workshops alongside a market, 6 restaurants and shops selling
Aomori-produced food has opened on the same day. In this post I am introducing about this new facility.
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2011/01/11
JR Shin-Aomori Station of Tohoku Shinkansen
Shinkansen operation to Aomori-City from Tokyo has finally begun. Local people have been longing for
this opening for 38 years. Now it takes only 3 hours and 20 minutes from Tokyo to Aomori, and
will even be faster from March 5 by the debut of new Shinkansen type E5 “Hayabusa”.
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2010/12/27
Sannai-Maruyama Site
Sannai-Maruyama Site is a large Early to Middle Jomon period (approx. 4000-5500 years ago)
settlement found in the outskirts of Aomori-City. In 2000, the site was designated as a special
historic spot in Japan, and 1,958 pieces of excavated artifacts were designated as national important
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2010/12/20
Enjoy Super Fresh Seafood BBQ in a Fish Market ? Hachinohe-City
Aomori-Prefecture is surrounded by the sea on three sides, and delicious seafood are available
all year round. Hachinohe-City, located in the northeast side of Aomori has a leading fishing port
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2010/12/13
Niogataki Waterfall in Nishimeya-Village
Many untouched nature including the world heritage site Shirakami-sanchi, Lake Towada,
Mt. Hakkoda and Hotokegaura can be found in Aomori-Prefecture. Some places are already very
famous, but there are still many scenic areas only local people know, especially in the back-country
areas.
Many untouched nature including the world heritage site Shirakami-sanchi, Lake Towada,
Mt. Hakkoda and Hotokegaura can be found in Aomori-Prefecture. Some places are already very
famous, but there are still many scenic areas only local people know, especially in the back-country
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2010/12/06
Momokawa Sake Brewing Company in Oirase-Town
First of all, Aomori Prefecture, located at the northern tip of Honshu island is blessed with natural pure
water from a world heritage site Shirakami-sanchi, Mt. Hakkoda and Oirase stream coming from Lake
Towada. Even the tap water in Aomori-City won the 1st prize as the tastiest tap water in Japan....
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2010/11/29
Misawa Aviation ＆ Science Museum
Misawa-City is located in the southeast area of Aomori Prefecture, adjacent to the Pacific
Ocean and Lake Ogawara. Misawa-City used to develop as a producer of horses, and local people
involved in horse production or fishing in the past. After the Pacific War, former Japanese military...
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2010/11/22
Make Your Own Glass Seal in Fukaura-Town
Fukaura-Town, located in the southwest area of Aomori is well known with Lake Juniko.
If you decide to visit around Fukaura-Town I would like to recommend the resort facility “WeSPA
Tsubakiyama” along with Lake Juniko. The station of JR Gono Line is adjacent to the facility and when...
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2010/11/15
Mount Nakano-Momiji in Kuroishi-City
Mount Nakano-Momiji in Kuroishi-City is well known as one of the most beautiful places
with autumn foliage. It is said that Yasuchika Tsugaru, the 9th feudal load of Tsugaru Domain ordered maple trees to be sent over from Kyoto, and have them transplanted around the ground of Nakano Shrine. Every year many people ... |
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2010/11/08
Mt. Futatsumori in Shirakami Mountains
Shirakami mountains are located at the southwest side of Aomori Prefecture, straddled
between Aomori and Akita Prefecture. Shirakami mountains were designated as the
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2010/11/01
Tasteful Buildings in Hirosaki-City Vol. 1
Hirosaki-City remains various historical buildings including Hirosaki Castle and western-style buildings
from Meiji and Taisho era. Some were designated as National and Prefectural Cultural Assets, but
there are many other unknown interesting and historical buildings. Hirosaki-City designated
those buildings as “tasteful building” to take on a new aspect of attractiveness.
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2010/10/25
ＡＷＯＮＥ Shirakami -Juniko
“AWONE Shirakami-Juniko” is located in Fukaura Town which is adjacent to Akita Prefecture.
http://www.shirakami-jyuniko.jp/index.html
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2010/10/18
The Most Black Onsen in Japan ? Tohoku Town
As we mentioned in the previous post, new JR stations will be opened along with the Shinkansen,
the bullet train coming all the way to Aomori-City. I would like to introduce a very rare, and .... |
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2010/10/12
”The path to contact with the giant beech tree” and “The mother tree” in Shirakami-sanchi
Shirakami-sanch is a range of mountains covered with a virgin beech forest, straddling Akita and Aomori Prefecture. This untouched forest extends over 130,000 hectares, and the core area of 17,000 hectares .... |
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2010/10/04
Old Hirosaki City Library and the Miniature Buildings
Castle town Hirosaki-City is well known with the castle, beautiful cherry blossoms and apples.br />
I’ d like to tell you that Hirosaki is also proud of their old Western-style buildings, and Hirosaki is
one of the cities where many classical Western-style buildings are remained in Tohoku area.
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2010/9/27
Breathtaking Beauty of Lake Juniko, Fukaura-Town
Shirakami-sanchi , UNESCO world heritage site is located between Aomori and Akita
Prefecture. Lake Juniko is at the west edge of the Shirakami-sanchi.he name Lake Juniko, literally “12 lakes” is a collective term of 33 small and large ponds created by
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2010/9/21
Oyama-Sankei, the sunrise viewing tour at the summit of Mt. Iwaki
Do you know the tallest mountain in Aomori-Prefecture? The answer is Mount Iwaki, 1,625 meters
high and located between Hirosaki-City and Ajigasawa Town. Local people living around are proud of this mountain from the earliest times, and have
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2010/9/13
Seibien, the nationally designated scenic spot in Hirakawa-City
Seibien is located in Hirakawa-City which is in Tsugaru area of Aomori-Prefecture.
It was build by the local landlord Moriyoshi Seito, who invited the so-called master of gardener
Teiju Obata, and it took 9 years to complete the garden.
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2010/9/06
Tsuta Hot Spring and Tsuta Swamp
There are many hot springs in Hakkoda mountain range. I’d like to write about
Tsuta Hot Spring and Tsuta Swamp in this post.
Keigetsu Omachi（1869～1925）, a poet and literary critic who enjoyed his life
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2010/8/30
Jogakura Bridge
I’d like to write about Jogakura Bridge, spanning over the Jogakura Valley which is in
Towada-Hachimanntai National Park. The bridge was completed on October 27, 1995
which is the longest arch bridge in Japan with the length of 360 meters.
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2010/8/23
Lotus Flowers in Saruka Park, Hirakawa-City
Hirakawa City is located in southern Aomori, adjacent to Akita Prefecture. There is a peaceful and cozy park in the city, and in there lotus flowers bloom from July to August. On weekends of the blooming season people visit
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2010/8/16
Inakadate, the Village of Rice Paddy Art
I would like to introduce “Rice Paddy Art” in Inakadate Village.
This rice paddy art project started since 1993, with the aim of revitalizing their declining village.... |
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2010/8/9
The Island of the Shrine and Seagulls - Kabushima Island, Hachinohe City -
Have you heard about the Kabushima Island in Aomori-Prefecture? It is the one and only place you can closely view the seagull’s nests and their caring of baby birds. I’d like to introduce Kabushima Island, one
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2010/8/2
Do you like sea urchin?
Since Aomori-Prefecture is surrounded three sides by the sea, you can enjoy various kinds of
delicious seafood around here. Tourists are always impressed as they can enjoy the freshest
Sushi or Sashimi with reasonable prices in Aomori. In this post I’d like to introduce special
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2010/7/26
Otemon Square near Hirosaki Park
I will be introducing ”Otemon Square”, one of the sightseeing platforms in Hiroaski-City.
The Otemon Square is located near Otemon Gate, the main entrance of Hirosaki Park.
The square was completed in 1990 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of municipalization.
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2010/7/20
Another Shinkansen Station, Shichinohe-Towada Station（Part 2）
As I wrote in the previous post, I’d like to introduce the beautiful four seasons of Shichinohe-Town
this time.
Aomori Prefecture consists of 2 areas called “Tsugaru”and ....
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2010/7/12
Hirosaki Park in the Rain
Hirosaki Park is known with beautiful cherry blossoms as mentioned in the
previous post. The park tends to be lively and crowded during the festival, but
the park in the rain has a different charm. Roads and trees are cleaned by the ....
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2010/7/05
Hotokegaura, the Scenic Spot in Sai-Village
t’s getting hotter day by day! Summer usually comes slowly to Aomori, but finally people out there
started to wear short sleeves. When it comes to summer, you have to go to the sea!....
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2010/6/28
Fujita Memorial Garden in Hirosaki-City
Hirosaki is an attractive city with great history and culture as a castle town, and also has many buildings in a typical Japanese-European hybrid style.
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2010/6/21
Another Shinkansen Station, Shichinohe-Towada Station（Part 1)
As you may have heard, Tohoku Shinkansen - bullet train will be extended to
Aomori-City all the way from Tokyo. But did you know that there is another
new station between
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2010/6/14
Apple Park in Hirosaki-City
As you might have noticed, Aomori is famous for producing apples. Aomori is not only
the top producer of apples, but also is second to none in making best tasting apples in Japan.
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2010/6/07
Vernal Greenery of Oirase Gorge
Aomori Prefecture has many beautiful natural scenery spots which possess different aspects of beauty through the four seasons.
Oirase Gorge is very popular sightseeing spot. Not only the tourists, but also local people.... |
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2010/5/31
Sakura in Hirosaki - the most beautiful cherry blossoms in Japan
Today I’d like to introduce one of the most beautiful sakura, cherry blossoms in Japan which you can find in Hirosaki-City .... |
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2010/5/24
Safe Food in Aomori Prefecture
Today I’d like to write about delicious and safe foods in Aomori Prefecture.
Aomori Prefecture is focusing on the “Food Education” meaning educating .... |
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2010/5/17
Shinkansen ? bullet train is coming all the way to Aomori!
Finally, Shinkansen is coming to Aomori-city in December 2010 which all local residents have been waiting for. The new station is in the course of
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2010/5/10
How do you do? We are Aomori Prefectural Tourism Federation!
Hello!
Aomori Prefectural Tourism Federation is excited to start posting weekly sightseeing information from today.
The word “Aomori” literally means “Blue Forest”. As you can imagine from the name, Aomori Prefecture is a fascinating area covered with rich green... |
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In Aomori, where rich nature and culture fuse as one, there are many appealing sightseeing spots.
