From SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป earlier blogging about the 3 sessions of Japan ๐ฏ๐ต National Tourism Organization (JNTO) Tohoku Online Seminar Secretariat attended with aims to promoting & endorsing Japan ๐ฏ๐ต Tourism in Tohoku region, also to providing the latest information from local municipalities, Tourism Federation & Malaysian presenters who are familiar with the mentioned areas ๐๐ป Tohoku region in Japan ๐ฏ๐ต
- Akita Perfecture ๐ https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2021/10/26/tohoku-japan-akita-prefecture-things-to-do/
- Miyagi Perfecture ๐https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2021/11/23/tohoku-japan-miyagi-prefecture-things-to-do/
- Iwate Perfecture ๐https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2022/01/01/tohoku-japan-iwate-prefecture-things-to-do/
Again, she really enjoyed this 4th session @ 13 Jan & would like to share some of the important information she has learnt about Aomori Prefecture ้ๆฃฎ็ here
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Similarly, this online seminar kick started with the updates in Japan ๐ฏ๐ต by Ms Tracy. Japan is experiencing its 1st heavy snowfall in 4 years as we read from international news. Some of the rare sceneries were explained during this session ie. Central Tokyo with 10cm of snow, temperature hovered below 0 degree Celsius etc.
Ms Tracy has also shared that the Japanese are celebrating the most important holiday in Japan ๐ฏ๐ต ie. New Year from 29 Dec to 3 Jan annually. Typically families will gather together. A Japanese tradition of 1st worship of the new year aka Hatsumode at 12am sharp on 1st thing in the morning of 1 Jan (More info via ๐ https://www.facebook.com/599813696836168/posts/2062470093903847/) & 1st sunrise of the year aka Hatsu-Hinode, rising or sun setting aligns with the peak of Mt Fuji ๐๏ธ & causing the peak to shine bright like a diamond ๐, well known as Diamond Fuji ๐คฉ The Japanese also practicing Otoshidama tradition, a slight different to our Malaysians Ang Pow ๐งง tradition. The Japanese working adults would be giving Ang Pow to the kids in the family within range of JPY1k to 5k (Approximately RM36 to RM182)
More updated Japan travel details via ๐ https://www.japan.travel/en/practical-coronavirus-information/ & https://www.mofa.go.jp/ca/cp/page22e_000925.html
Then, sharing from Ms Lee Nyok Peng ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ (Malaysian from Kluang, Johor, the director of Jumonji Cafe since 2015) & shown us a live walk around her cafe in Kuroishi & has explained about the thick snow on the rooftops & on the streets. She has recommended a must try sake which won an award ๐ถ ~ ็ด็ฑณๅคงๅ้ธ ็จฒๆๅฑๆๅ้” Junmai Daiginjo Inamuraya Bunshiro at Sake brewery named Narumi Jozo, more info from its FB page named narumijozoten. Yes โ , SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป is gonna pay her cafe a visit when she is travelling to Kuroishi, Aomori Perfecture then ๐ More about her cafe & Malaysian menu served via ๐ http://kuroishi-machisodate.com/cafe.html
Next, sharing from Ms Kaori Kogawa ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ from Aomori Tourism Department about some famous festivals & places to visit within Aomori by each seasons
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Ms Chessie has shared her travel highlights at Aomori with nice photos & videos. She actually shared also during the Akita online session, always inspiring happy to hear more of her Japan travels ๐ She has highly recommended a cycling trip from Chuo-Hirosaki station to Owani station & all you can eat cherries ๐ (Other than apple ๐ picking) from Tsugaru Yume Ringo Farm during summer. Also shared that must try the Garlic Yakisoba which doesn’t taste the normal smelly garlic ๐ง SiennyLovesDrawing is really curious ๐ฉ๐ป๐ค & wanna try it whenever she is at Aomori then, she is never a garlic fan โ๐ง since young
Update from Fukushima online session by Ms Farah @ 26 Jan, must enjoy Japanese breakfast experience, indulge in fresh local foods & interaction with the locals at Tatehana Wharf Morning Market, Hachinohe, Aomori. It’s 1 of the largest Sunday morning markets in Japan which selling seafood, fruits, flowers, coffee, pastries, antiques etc. More via https://www.849net.com/en/
Things To Do @ Aomori Prefecture
Aomori Prefecture is well known for its nature beauty & World Heritage ie. Jogakura Bridge, Shirakami-Sanchi, Lake Towada, Oirase Stream & more ๐๐ป
SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป has read more about Aomori Prefecture after this online session & really wish to personally travel & explore below things to do โบ๏ธ
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Nebuta Matsuri ใญใถใ็ฅญใ, the biggest Tanabata festival held in August annually at Aomori City & famous as 1๏ธโฃ of the 3๏ธโฃ great festivals of the Tohoku region. “Haneto”, the dancers who dress up in flashy outfits & chant “rasserah” as they going down the streets
Warasse Nebuta Museum ใญใถใใฎๅฎถ ใฏใฉใใป to learn more about the history & culture of this festival
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Approximately 60% of Japan’s apples ๐๐ are harvesting here, including Aomori apple pies containing whole apple. Also can enjoy apple picking & eating freshly picked apples ๐ย Hirosaki City in Aomori is producing 1/3 of delicious Aomori apples, the single largest producer of apples in Japan ๐ฏ๐ต which for the intense sweetness & delightful crunch apple ๐๐๐๐ป
Must experience the mixture of new western wave with traditional Japanese culture at Hirosaki Park & Hirosaki castle ๅผๅๅ It’s constructed in Hirayama style, the main tower was built on top of a hill for easier defense & surrounded by defensive walls, moats & yagura towers. Along with the Japan’s oldest Yoshino cherry tree, the sakura tunnel with a cherry blossom light-up making it a famous spot in Aomori during sakura season ๐ธ๐ธ Also famous to viewing beautiful autumn leaves ๐๐ & Yuki-Doro Matsuri aka snow lantern festival ๐ More travel tips via ๐ https://www.facebook.com/599813696836168/posts/961814290636105/ & https://www.facebook.com/599813696836168/posts/1248273411990190/
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Lake Towada is the largest caldera lake on Japanโs main island, Honshu which formed by volcanic activity since about 200K years ago. At 327m deep, the 3rd deepest lake in Japan ๐ฏ๐ต which surrounding by greenery in spring & summer, autumn leaves ๐๐ in autumn & snowy scenery in winter โ๏ธ More info via ๐ https://www.facebook.com/108836341523879/posts/129218346152345/
Aomori Gyosai Center aka Furukawa Fish Market is a must eat place. The Nokke-don which literally means a rice bowl with toppings is a dish allowing customers to pick & place on top of the rice. Yeahโผ๏ธAmazing experience to creating own unique “my-best don” ๐๐น๐ https://fb.watch/aLKtOHo06z/
Aomori is well known worldwide as 1๏ธโฃ of the cities with the heaviest snowfall in the world ๐ The 18 mountains ๐๐ which form the volcanic complex called the Hakkลda Mountains have their trees ๐ณ๐ฒ covered in snow โ๏ธ & ice resulting in frozen tree formations called “snow monsters” via ๐น๐ https://fb.watch/aXrVRBrh6j/ . Many visitors also amazed with its beautiful autumn leaves scenery ๐๐๐
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Shirakami Sanchi ็ฝ็ฅๅฑฑๅฐ is a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1993 & known for its primeval forests of beech trees, the Anmon no Taki waterfalls & the region’s vast wildlife
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SiennyLovesDrawing loves to travel with train ๐ & the Konan Railway is a local line that runs around Hirosaki City. On snowy winter โ๏ธ days, a Russell snow plow train will be in action to remove snow from the tracks. It will be very lucky ๐ if can spot it ya โบ๏ธ More info via ๐https://konantetsudo.jp/for-foreigners/ & ๐น๐ https://fb.watch/aLLfagG19c/
Hop on the Tsugaru Railway Winter Stove Train from Tsugaru-Goshogawara Station for an unforgettable delightful moments to admiring the beautiful winter rural landscape of Tsugaru area
Sannai Maruyama Archaeological site features excavated items eg. Japanโs Paleolithic age thatโs chockful of interesting artifacts, accessories & sculptures that date back 10K years being discovered in 12 different ruins
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Ohh ya…For travel convenience, do check out Tocoo! ~ The Japan’s ๐ฏ๐ตLeading Rental Car Reservation Site for your car rental booking service via ๐ https://www2.tocoo.jp/en/?asp_id=1679&utm_source=1679&utm_medium=affiliate
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The paddy field art looks so amazing and beautiful. Definitely one of my travel wishlist .Thanks for sharing.
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I’m also personally amazed with the beautiful paddy art too, would like to be there personally to observe the artworks one day soon ๐คฉ๐
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Aomori is such a great place. That bridge is famous especially in Autumn. It’s beautiful.
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Ohh yeah!! The sceneries at the bridge truly amazing ๐๐คฉ I wish I can be there personally to appreciate the stunning views
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Oh I miss traveling to Japan. Japan is one of my favorite destination. I hope this pandemic will end soon. So that my family and I can travel to Japan. hehehe.
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Yeahโผ๏ธ I’m also wishing the same as I’m a travel lover, so really wishing I can on my travel journeys soon again to travel freely ๐๐
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Am thinking to visit my friends in Tohoku soon, but dar I go in winter time as I hate cold weather? Haha
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Ohh great that you’ve friend at Tohoku to making friend visiting, you can go spring to appreciate the cherry ๐ธ๐ธ blossom ๐๐คฉ
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Aomori is beautiful! I want to add in my 5 cents and mention they have a wonderful school of Taiko drummers (it’s my hobby so it’s a must for me). I didn’t know about excavation sight, very curios to me, I will make sure to visit it next time I am in Aomori, I do hope soon enough
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Ohh yes, thanks for sharing about Taiko drummers with me here, I’m wishing the same to be able to travel to Aomori real soon too ๐โบ๏ธ๐
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My brother in law lived in Japan for a while and would send us such beautiful photos. It really is a beautiful country isn’t it.
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Ohh yes , Japan is a beautiful country to visit almost anytime of the year to appreciate the different seasonal sceneries ๐๐คฉ
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This post is chocked full of gloriously interesting things. Japan is a place I have yet to travel.
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Ohh yeah! Thanks for letting me know you enjoyed my content here about travel to Japan, ๐ช๐ป๐โ๐ป
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what beautiful places! I love how Japan looks when itโs snowing and also when all the flowers are in bloom. Thank you for sharing!
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Me too, I’m amazed with the beautiful scenery of its different seasons in Japan ๐๐คฉ I would like to do train travel at Japan , in particular this Tohoku region in the future when global health pandemic is more stable and under control then โบ๏ธ๐๐๐
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I am not familiar with Japan or the customs, this was very interesting to read. The photos are beautiful. I love the bridge and castles.
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Yeahโผ๏ธ I love travelling around the globe a lot, while unable to travel now due to global health pandemic, I enjoy my travel writing here from my research so I can resume my travel anytime when COVID is more stable in the future then ๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐
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I didn’t know Japan doesn’t get many heavy snows. I’ll bet it’s beautiful when it does!
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Winter snowing in Japan is truly beautiful as I have read & view from my research about Japan Tohoku region to write my blog posts here โ๏ธ๐จ๏ธ๐ฟ๐๐๐คฉ
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