Food
Aomori prefecture is home to a rich treasure trove of food resources, such as the fresh vegetable, fruits and seafood that are born from rich natural environments; rich forest and land like Shirakami-Sanchi, a natural world heritage, Lake Towada and the Hakkoda Mountains, and surrounding seas like the Sea of Japan, the Pacific Ocean, and the Tsugaru Strait enclosing Mutsu Bay. Aomori’s apples and garlics are known for number one product in Japan and bluefine tunas and flatfishes are nationally known. The agriculture, forestry and fisheries in Aomori have developed rich local foods culture. Why don’t you find local traditional cuisine, new dishes and sake? Then you might feel the charm of Aomori with such a food culture.
Dakekimi Corn
Dakekimi sweet corn is grown in the Dake district plateau country at the f... more
Hachinohe Senbei-Jiru
Nanbu Senbei, flour crackers are consumed not only for a snack but also as... more
Towada Barayaki
Towada Barayaki is a dish of cow ribs with many sliced onions seasoned wit... more
Mutsu Minato Station Front Morning Market
It is called Hachinohe's kitchen, where just caught fresh seafood and just harvest... more
Jusanko Freshwater-Clam Ramen
Jusanko Freshwater-Clam Ramen features using large amount of freshwater clams for toppin... more