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
Japanese Amberjack
Japanese amberjack, also known as yellowtail or buri, has long been appreciated in Japanese cooking. It is a migratory fish in the carangidae family, with... more
Wheat
Tsugaru RomanLOCAL CUISINE
Nanban Miso
In the Kanto region, nanban miso typically refers to a chili-infused miso. However, “nanban miso” written in hiragana is a completely different dish of Japanese... more
Nanbu Senbei Crackers
HittsumiAOMORI RECIPE
Sasa-mochiJun 24, 2020
“Sasa-mochi” is a seasonal specialty made locally in Aomori during the early summer months when new sasa bamboo leaves come in season. Unlike sasa-mochi from other regions, the sasa-mochi in Aomori is wrapped in the sasa leaves without binding and takes advantage of the antibacterial properties of sasa leaves. 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.
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