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  Aomori: Explore vast expanses of Earth’s rocky history at Shimokita Geopark

  AOMORI — The fascinating history of the Earth’s geological structure is laid bare in the Shimokita r...

  May 24, 2022

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  Aomori: Marathon held after cancellation for two years

  AOMORI — The Aomori Sakura Marathon was held April 17 after being canceled for two consecutive years...

  May 10, 2022

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  Snow-capped ‘Aomori dog’ sculpture streamed to global audience

  AOMORI — A famous sculpture of a dog by contemporary artist Yoshitomo Nara is being live-streamed on...

  March 27, 2022

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  Aomori: Message of support carved into snow for 3rd-year students in northern Japan

  INAKADATE, Aomori — A message of support was dug into the snow-covered grounds of Inakadate Middle S...

  February 15, 2022

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  Aomori restaurants, authorities try to reduce residents’ salt intake

  AOMORI — A steady stream of female customers heads to the Menya Toromo ramen restaurant in Aomori Ci...

  February 1, 2022

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  Aomori: Bring in new year with a roar

  KUROISHI, Aomori — Artisan Masafumi Abo works day after day to carve kokeshi wooden dolls of this ye...

  January 18, 2022

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  Nebuta returns for train line’s anniversary

  MUTSU, Aomori — The Ominato nebuta float brightened up Mutsu’s Ominato district in Aomori Prefecture...

  October 12, 2021

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  Scarecrows depicting female idol group adorn road in Aomori

  AOMORI — Kakashi Road 280, an event that involves the display of decorative scarecrows along Nationa...

  September 14, 2021

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  Aomori: Wind chimes offer soothing sound in cool summer

  GOSHOGAWARA, Aomori — Pottery maker Tsugaru Kanayama-yaki in Goshogawara, Aomori Prefecture, has cre...

  July 20, 2021

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  Aomori: A ‘swallowtail butterfly of light’

  MUTSU, Aomori — The observation deck near the top of the 878-meter Mt. Kamafuse, the highest peak on...

  June 22, 2021

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  Railways Perfect for Winter Day Trip

  There is a train that is perfect for the harsh winter of Tsugaru, on the Sea of Japan side of northe...

  March 5, 2021

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