An Auction 1st: ¥40,000 Yen for a Single Cherry!
Japanese fruit is famous for its quality, and this one is big, red, shiny and heart-shaped and delicious. Would you buy one of these cherries?…
Aomori Prefecture
Apples become mini festival floats in new menu highlighting Aomori’s prefectural specialties
Located at the northernmost tip of Japan’s main Honshu island, Aomori prefecture is known for its juicy apples, colorful Nebuta Festival, and sprawls of natural…
New Kit Kat taps locally reputed brand of apple pie sticks from apple-famous Aomori Prefecture
Ever since 2002 when it released Yubari melon flavor Kit Kat, Nestlé has been developing local Kit Kat varieties in collaboration with local specialty produce,…
These stunning photos of fall foliage in Aomori will take your breath away
Earlier this month, Japanese photographer ueda (@fuehrsn) posted stunning shots of the Tsuta Seven Lakes area in Towada, Aomori Prefecture on his Twitter account. As…
Shamanism in Japan and Itako of Aomori- The Women who can Talk to Spirits
Those who are interested in the anime and manga culture part of Japan might already be familiar with the term “shaman” and “shamanism” from the…
Japan Travel: Hirosaki Clan and Best times to visit Hirosaki Castle
Tsugaru region and Hirosaki City are located in Aomori Prefecture, in northern Honshu. The area is surrounded by nature, oceans and mountains. Rich in history…
One of Japan’s Most Famous Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots is Even More Magical After Dark
Beautiful nighttime photography of cherry blossoms in Hirosaki Park. The end of sakura season in Japan typically means saying goodbye to the slew of seasonal…
10% Pay Cut For Teacher Who Repeatedly Spat On and Slapped Students’ Faces
The behavior of Japanese middle and high school teachers has come under fire in recent years, especially in terms of what many see as excessive…