Aomori
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Travel SpotsSnowy Cherry Trees Illuminated Along Frozen Moat in Northern Japan
Snow-covered cherry trees are illuminated above the frozen outer moat of Hirosaki Park in Hirosak...
January 10, 2026
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General NewsPost-Quake Traffic Jams in Aomori Pref. Shows Issues with Public’s Understanding of Evacuation Rules
People fleeing by car caused traffic jams in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, after a tsunami warnin...
January 8, 2026
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General NewsApple Growers in Japan’s Aomori Turn to Peaches Amid Rising Temperatures
Apple production areas also are feeling the effects of climate change.
...December 22, 2025
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General NewsM 5.2 Earthquake Hits Japan’s Aomori, Neighboring Prefectures; No Tsunami Expected
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture at around 2:38 p.m. o...
December 16, 2025
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General NewsContainer Operations at Japan’s Hachinohe Port Disrupted by Earthquake
Cargo operations at Hachinohe Port in Aomori Prefecture have been severely disrupted by the earth...
December 15, 2025
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Japan In FocusDesigner Apples with Stencil Designs Auctioned Off with Highest Bid Reaching ¥150,000
HIROSAKI, Aomori — Apples with kanji characters and other seasonal good luck designs for New Year...
December 10, 2025
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TechnologyAomori Prefecture Joins Race to Host Prototype Nuclear Fusion Reactor, Second Prefecture to Bid after Ibaraki
Aomori Prefecture plans to work toward hosting a prototype reactor to demonstrate power generatio...
December 9, 2025
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Japan In FocusVolunteers Experience Apple Picking in Aomori Prefecture; Event Is Funded by Local Cider Maker Nikka Whisky Distilling
HIROSAKI, Aomori — The latest edition of a farming volunteer tour organized by Hirosaki City in A...
November 29, 2025
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Travel SpotsLight Up the Dark; Golden Leaves of National Natural Monument Great Ginkgo of Kitakanegasawa Illuminated for Fall
Illuminated golden leaves of the Great Ginkgo of Kitakanegasawa glow in the darkness, captivating...
November 23, 2025
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General NewsIntl Students Try Apple Picking in Aomori City; Activity Part of Initiative to Promote Charms of Prefecture Overseas
AOMORI — International students at Aomori Chuo Gakuin University recently tried apple picking at ...
November 13, 2025
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Travel SpotsShimmering Autumn Sight; Illuminated Peak Foliage Shines on Water Aomori Pref. Castle
Illuminated autumn leaves reflect on the moat surface of Hirosaki Park during the Hirosaki Castle...
November 5, 2025
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Travel SpotsOirase, Aomori Pref. Autumn Leaves at Their Peak, Drawing Early Morning Hikers Eager for View
AOMORI - Beech, horse chestnut and other trees are turning yellow and orange at the Oirase Gorge ...
November 1, 2025
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Travel SpotsAomori Pref. Observation Deck for Viewing Pond, Fall Leaves Requires Reservations
AOMORI — Entry control was put in place on Thursday for an observation deck at Tsutanuma Pond, a ...
October 24, 2025
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Japan Rice Paddy Art Depicts Scenes from Hollywood Classics; Village Official Hopes to Attract Over 300,000 Visitors
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Colorful Floats Depicting Samurai, Other Figures Parade Through Aomori City; 5-day Nebuta Festival Kicks Off with a Bang
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Earthquake Hits Northern Japan’s Aomori Prefecture; No Tsunami Expected
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Earthquake hits Aomori, Iwate on Monday Morning; Seismic Intensity 4 in Aomori City
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Nature Walk in Japan’s Tohoku Region Draws Nearly 600; Michinoku Coastal Trail Links 4 Prefectures on Pacific Coast