Aomori
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Japan In FocusModel Train Exhibition in Aomori Delights Children, Fans; Visitors Operate Model Trains Onboard Retired Ferry
AOMORI — An exhibition of about 30 model trains and railroads set up by local enthusiasts fascinated...
January 24, 2024
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Japan In FocusApple Shrine Installed at Hirosaki Station to Support Test-Takes; Special Message from Staff
HIROSAKI, Aomori — Ahead of the entrance exam season that will begin in early 2024, JR Hirosaki Toka...
January 10, 2024
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Travel SpotsJapan’s World Natural Heritage Sites Celebrate 30th Anniversary of Recognition: Participants Join Events to Mark Occasion
Commemorative events have been held to mark the 30th anniversary of two regions being registered as ...
December 18, 2023
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Japan In FocusApple Pudding Pie Wins Competition Unearthing ‘Undiscovered Gems’
AOMORI — An apple pie with custard pudding inside, made with local specialties, won the first prize ...
December 13, 2023
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General NewsEarthquake hits Aomori, Iwate on Monday Morning; Seismic Intensity 4 in Aomori City
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake hit Aomori and other prefectures at around 6:01 a.m. Monday, with seismic...
November 20, 2023
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General NewsVictim Recounts Terror of Japan Bear Attack; 71-Year-Old Man Suffered Fractured Skull, Neck Lacerations
AOMORI — “The bear hit me right in the vital spot,” a 71-year-old man told The Yomiuri Shimbun, reco...
November 2, 2023
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Japan In FocusSecluded ‘Lamp Inn’ Hot Springs in Aomori Restored after Torrential Rains
KUROISHI, Aomori — Aoni Onsen hot spring, known nationwide as “Rampu no Yado” or “Lamp Inn,” in Kuro...
October 25, 2023
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Japan In FocusNinja Stamp Sheets, Oshinobiin, Promote Regions Around Japan
AOMORI — Oshinobiin sheets of paper bearing commemorative stamps are being issued in ninja-related l...
September 27, 2023
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Japan In FocusGoldfish Neputa Floats Adorn Train on North Japan Railway Line
AOMORI — A train decorated with goldfish crafts that look like a miniature version of neputa floats ...
July 19, 2023
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Japan In FocusExhibition in Aomori Showcases Oceanian Textiles
AOMORI — An exhibition showcasing textiles from various Oceanian countries is currently being shown ...
June 11, 2023
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Japan In Focus‘Apple Pie’ taxis help promote pastry biz in Aomori Pref. city
HIROSAKI, Aomori — An Aomori Prefecture cab firm is helping to promote sales of apple pies with the ...
May 15, 2023
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Japan In FocusFemale Horse Archers Compete in Aomori Pref. Spring Contest
TOWADA, Aomori — A women-only horseback archery competition was held recently in Towada, Aomori Pref...
May 14, 2023
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Japan In FocusStudents Mark 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake
AOMORI — About 390 students from Aomori Akenohoshi Junior & Senior High School mourned victims of th...
April 16, 2023
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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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