Nov 14, 2023 [ingredients]
In this issue, we introduce a fish that is well-known to the people of Aomori Prefecture: salmon. Salmon is actively fished from fall to winter at various fishing ports in Aomori Prefecture, mainly by set nets. Aomori Prefecture catches approximately 750 tons of salmon trout, making it the second largest... read more
Oct 30, 2023 [ingredients]
Autumn is known as the season of plentiful bounty of delicious produce in Japan, and many Japanese welcome the season as the “autumn of appetite.” In this issue, we will introduce “kemame,” a type of edamame that grace the tables of Aomori in the fall. About Kemame The kemame is... read more
Sep 15, 2023 [ingredients]
Soba, or buckwheat, is widely grown in Aomori Prefecture, and various soba varieties are rooted in the regions. Aomori residents have a great affinity for soba. Tsugaru soba is found in the Tsugaru region, Hashikami soba is from the Nanbu region, and soba kakke is a regional traditional dish. We... read more
Aug 29, 2023 [ingredients]
August is the hottest month of summer in Japan, where the four seasons present varying climate. In this issue, we will introduce Egonori, a mineral-rich seaweed that is perfect for such hot weather. About Egonori Egonori is a red seaweed that belongs to the family Echinodermata. It grows abundantly in... read more
Jul 20, 2023 [ingredients]
Blueberry harvest begins around the end of June. Aomori Prefecture is well known for apples; however, blueberries are also widely grown across the prefecture, mainly in Hachinohe, Towada, Nakadomari, and Higashidori. It is believed that blueberries were first introduced to Hokkaido from an American agricultural experiment facility in 1951, then... read more
Jun 22, 2023 [ingredients]
Featured today is Aomori's original cherry, Juno Heart, which made its debut in 2020, after being in development for more than 20 years. What Kind of Cherry is Juno Heart? No.1 The Surprising Size! Sato Nishiki is considered to be a large type of cherry ranging from L size (over... read more
May 18, 2023 [ingredients]
May brings various flowers in full bloom throughout Aomori. Aomori honey is the delicious result of the efforts of flowers, bees, and beekeepers. Honey from Aomori Prefecture Japan's honey self-sufficiency rate is only 7%. More than 90% of domestic consumption is imported, of which more than 70% comes from China.... read more
Apr 26, 2023 [ingredients]
Eating seaweed has long been a part of Japanese culture. Wakame is one such seaweed which has long been an ingredient often used in religious rituals. In this issue, we will highlight "Yaki-boshi-hai Wakame", a product that has been revived as a local specialty in the Okutsugaru-Imabetsu region. What is... read more
Mar 27, 2023 [ingredients]
Spear squid fishing season reaches its peak when the frigid weather arrives with the rough waves. While Japanese common squid is known as "summer squid," spear squid is called "winter squid." The fishing season in Aomori Prefecture is from December to April. Above all, squid with roe in early spring... read more
