【Distance traveled】
Travel time from Tokyo: Approximately 3～4 hours at the fastest
Travel time from Osaka: Approximately 4～5 hours at the fastest
【History】
Aomori Prefecture’s history dates back to the Paleolithic period, an astonishing 30,000 years ago.
During the Jomon period, large settlements such as the Sannai-Maruyama Ruins were established, and a culture of living in harmony with abundant nature flourished.
During the Edo period, the Hirosaki Domain constructed a port town in what is now Aomori City, and it is said that the “blue forest” served as a landmark for ships, hence the name “Aomori.”
Subsequently, the domain governments of the Tsugaru and Nanbu clans nurtured the region’s culture, and from the Meiji period onwards, the area developed as a gateway to Hokkaido.
【Features】
Aomori Prefecture is located at the northernmost tip of Honshu, surrounded by three seas: the Pacific Ocean, the Sea of Japan, and the Tsugaru Strait.
The Ou Mountains, including Mount Hakkoda, tower in the center, and the prefecture is divided into the Tsugaru Region, Nanbu Region, and Shimokita Region, each with its own unique natural environment and culture.
The prefecture has deep snow in the winter and short, refreshing summers. With four distinct seasons, agriculture thrives, taking advantage of the cool climate.
Connected to Hokkaido by the Seikan Tunnel, Aomori also serves as a northern gateway.
【Specialty products】
Apples: Top domestic production volume. Excellent sweetness and aroma.
Scallops: Thanks to advanced farming techniques, they are thick and sweet.
Fukuchi White Garlic: A high-quality variety with a strong fragrance and large cloves
Kuroishi Tsuyu Yakisoba: A unique style of pouring hot sauce over sauce-fried noodles
How was it? There are still many fun things in Japan. Please be sure to try them when you visit Japan.
Let’s Enjoy！