25 December 2019
Visited a branch of Suehiro Ramen in Aomori City. My order was their standard Shoyu ramen. Like it.
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20 December 2019
Went to see an express train called Tsugaru today and took its photos. This train runs between Aomori and Akita on the Ou Line. Like it.
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16 December 2019
Walked around the waterfront area near JR Aomori Station today. The triangular building is called ASPM, which is a symbol of Aomori City. The Aomori Bay Bridge and the Hakkoda-maru (a large ship which carried many passengers but now is used as a museum) were also beautiful in a cold winter air.
Then I walked about 10 minutes to reach Utou Shrine, a long-established Shinto shrine, located at the center of Aomori City. Bought a charm and prayed for my happiness in the future.
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29 October 2019
The Hakkoda Mountains in the early morning. Beautiful.
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26 October 2019
Took the Yamabiko, a beautiful high-speed Shinkansen, to Sendai City in Miyagi Prefecture today. Sendai is the prefecture’s capital, which has a population of over a million. A very beautiful city. Like it.
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17 September 2019
Headed for Asamushi Onsen hot spring resort today. About 30-minute drive to the east from the center of Aomori City. Visited an traditional Japanese-style inn named Tatsumikan. Their outdoor bath was splendid. Like it.
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9 September 2019
Visited Michinoku Fukazawa Onsen, a remote, small-scale hot spring facility, which lies around the northern slope of the Hakkoda Mountain range. Dipped in the outdoor bath and relaxed, being surrounded by the dense buna forest. Like it.
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2 September 2019
Woke up very early this morning and headed for the Hakkoda Mountains. Pictured above is a roadside look-out spot on the way to the Hakkoda Ropeway.
Passed Kayano Plateau (left) at 6:00 a.m. and finally arrived at Sukayu Onsen hot spring resort (right) at 6:20 a.m. It was a pleasant drive in the morning.
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2 August 2019
My dinner at home tonight. This whole sea bream cost me no more than 300 yen. Value for money, isn’t it?
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11 March 2019
Went to a sento (Japanese-style bathhouse) called Asahi Onsen today. Located in the center of Aomori City, this relaxation facility has been popular among locals for many years. Believe or not, they use natural hot spring water here.
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10 March 2019
Visited a beautiful Buddhist temple in Aomori Prefecture called Seiryu-ji today. Took about 30 minutes by bus from JR Aomori Station. Pictured here is its famous five-storied pagoda at the temple. Besides this, the temple has a 21m figure of Buddha called Showa Daibutsu. Very tranquil place.
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9 March 2019
The Hakkoda Mountains at 6:30 a.m. today. Hazy.
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8 March 2019
Visited Shichinohe Town in Aomori Prefecture today. About a one-hour drive to the east from the center of Aomori City. Chanced upon a ramen shop called Tsubaki and ordered their regular bowl of miso ramen. Like it.
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5 March 2019
Headed up to an eatery named Suwa in Aomori City. Ordered their regular shoyu ramen (They call it “Chuka Soba”). Like it.
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4 March 2019
Visited Mutsu City in the Shimokita Peninsula today. This is Mount Kamafuse (878m) at dusk. Beautiful.
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3 March 2019
Went to Nagao Chukasoba, one of the very popular ramen shops in Aomori City, this morning to eat Asa-Rar (morning ramen). Ordered their Koku Niboshi (literally, “rich dried sardine broth”). Like it.
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25 February 2019
Went to Ramen Daichi late at night. Ate their Jukusei (Rich) Miso Ramen. The taste was ◎.
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23 February 2019
Went to Towada City today. Visited a ramen shop Yenya-wanya for lunch. My order was the Taiwan Mazesoba, their most popular dish. These ingredients are mixed together before eating. Like it.
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17 February 2019
Visited Fukaura Town today. Located in the southwest of Aomori Prefecture, the town faces the Sea of Japan. Stopped by at a yakiniku restaurant Youyou (pronounced “Yo Woo Yo”) for lunch. Tried their Chashumen (a ramen with roasted pork slices). Like it.
When I was strolling around the shore in Fukaura Town, enjoying the view of the Sea of Japan, I noticed an unusual wooden boat. Obviously it was not a domestic fishing boat. Every year, a considerable number of drifting ships, or ships drifted ashore, are found along the Sea of Japan coast. The number of these mysterious ships reported last year totaled 225.
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16 February 2019
These are the scenes from today’s Aomori City. It was very cold. Found the icicles formed on the Shinkansen viaduct.
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13 February 2019
Visited Asari in Aomori City and had their Negi (Green Onion) Ramen. This shop has a reputation of being one of the top five in Aomori City.
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12 February 2019
Went to Menya Taichi in Aomori City and ordered their Shoyu Ramen. It tasted light. Like it.
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11 February 2019
Went to a public bathhouse (sento) called Demachi Onsen today. Took a bath and was relaxed. This facility is located in the residential area, just 6 km from JR Aomori Station. The photo on the right is a scene near the bathhouse.
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10 February 2019
Visited Hirosaki Castle to see the Hirosaki Castle Snow Lantern Festival. This is one of the most popular winter festivals in Aomori Prefecture. The castle’s main tower was lit up and beautiful. And there were many snow lanterns with colorful pictures of samurai warriors on them.
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2 February 2019
Visited Owani Town today. This is a remote town located in the southern part of Aomori Prefecture. The town is mainly known for its natural hot springs and skiing. Had late lunch at Yamazaki Shokudo in front of JR Owani Station. Ate their shoyu ramen topped with crispy local moyashi (bean sprouts). The taste was GOOD.
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1 February 2019
Finally arrived at Kaikyo Ramen through the heavy snow. Got their “Curry and Shoyu Ramen Set.” Like it.
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30 January 2019
Went to Yuraku Aomori Honten in Aomori City today. Ordered the fried rice and gyoza. Like it.
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28 January 2019
Strolled around JR Aomori Station at night. The Aomori Bay Bridge was lit up and beautiful. There were many objects made from Japanese paper. Heard that the crafting technique of Aomori Nebuta floats is used for these works.
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25 January 2019
We had a heavy snowfall in Aomori last night. Now it is 7:00 o’clock in the morning.
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23 January 2019
Visited a ramen shop Sapporo Kan today. Although the name of the restaurant includes “Sapporo,” it is actually in Aomori City, not in Hokkaido. Ordered their Miso Curry Gyunyu (Milk) Ramen which is called “Aomori’s soul food.” Like it.
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