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

Cod

Cod

Cod is a typical winter fish in Aomori, as the Japanese character used for the word cod, or tara, stands for winter fish. Cods can... more

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LOCAL CUISINE

Octopus Dogu-Jiru

Octopus Dogu-Jiru

Octopus dogu-jiru, or octopus stew, has long been a favorite amongst fishermen. Since the head and legs of octopus are shipped out to customers, fishermen... more

Imo Mochi no June-ae/OshirukoImo Mochi no June-ae/Oshiruko Beko-MochiBeko-Mochi

AOMORI RECIPE

Stir-fry of Green Onion and Wood Ear

Stir-fry of Green Onion and Wood EarNov 14, 2023

The green onion is getting sweeter, as it is getting colder. Therefore, it is the food to be recommended eat in this coming season. Here is a recipe for a stir-fry dish to “eat a lot of the onion” while enjoying the crunchy taste of wood ear. It is a perfect main dish as side for rice because of its Chinese-style flavor. more

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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.