Kuroishi: A Step Back in Time ― Visit small town Aomori to discover a slice of the region's past
In 1878, the British explorer and writer Isabella Bird visited the Aomori town of Kuroishi, arriving in early August just as the town's ...
Events & Festivals
Discovering Aomori’s Horse Culture ― How locals are adapting equine traditions to the modern day
For centuries horses were an integral part of Aomori culture They helped farmers plough fields and merchants haul goods In the harsh ...
Pretty in Pink ― Behind the scenes of Hirosaki's iconic cherry blossom site
Japan coverage and cherry blossoms often go hand in hand But while famous cherry blossom sites and the culture of cherry blossom viewing ...
Land of the Sacred
Ordinary people still honor rare, ancient rites in Aomori Prefecture: a land where grandparents still pass down unique traditions The ...