UMAIMONO AOMORI
No.1 food
Aomori is the top producer of many products in Japan.
No.1 food
The prefecture offers unique, locally sustained products.
AOMORI SPECIALTY GUIDE
Carrots
DaikonLOCAL CUISINE
Monkfish Dressed in Miso
Monkfish, or ankou, is a traditional winter fish in Japan. Ankou hot pots and ankou liver are available in the Tokyo metropolitan area. However, ankou... more
Kinka-Mochi
Shitogi-MochiAOMORI RECIPE
Miso Soup with Lots of Beans and Full of IngredientsSep 12, 2023
When edamame grows, it becomes into soybean. However, the fruit becomes stiff and less tasty if harvested too late. Edamame farmers harvest at the perfect time (morning and evening when the temperature is cooler) and keep them fresh. Edamame is also a suitable ingredient for miso soup, as the pods seep out the bean's unique “dashi” (broth soup) and “umami” flavor. You can also add a bit of chili pepper, pepper, or sansho pepper to taste and enjoy a variety of miso soups! more
ABOUT AOMORI
Aomori is home to a rich natural environment producing fresh top-quality produce. In addition, Aomori has distinct food cultures that have developed and continue to evolve within its many local regions.