Our stories
Situated at the northern tip of Honshu island and surrounded on three sides by oceans, the natural environment of Aomori is beautiful but can also be harsh, such as the snowy cold of midwinter or the raging seas of the surrounding straits. Working in this challenging environment to bring you high-quality produce are the people of Aomori Prefecture, whose honesty, diligence and passion to provide delicious produce remain undimmed. Here we introduce our stories about nurturing the delicious foods for which Aomori is famed.
Tsugaru Kogin-zashi embroidery featuring the unique beauty of traditional materials and techniques
Kogin-zashi embroidery is a traditional handicraft of Aomori Prefecture. Here is an introduction of this embroidery, which is also a wise way to endure severely cold weather.
The charms of Bunaco products that showcase artisans’ handcrafted work:
Bunaco wooden products are made from domestic beech wood (buna in Japanese). These traditional crafts from Aomori Prefecture receive high acclaim from around the world. Here is an introduction to the charms of Bunaco.
High-quality Aomori nagaimo (Chinese yams) grown in a cool climate and healthy soil
Nagaimo grown in Aomori Prefecture boast one of the largest shipment volumes in Japan, accounting for about 40% of the total amount distributed throughout the country. Aomori’s nagaimo are highly regarded for their excellent quality, as they are very sticky without a bitter taste. In addition to being sold in Japan, they are exported to the United States, Taiwan, and other locations abroad, where they are enjoyed by consumers.Here is an introduction of the appeals of high-quality nagaimo grown in Aomori Prefecture.
Spotlight on the appeal of high-quality, delicious Aomori apples
Aomori apples are number one in Japan, both in terms of production volume and land under cultivation. Aomori apples are also actively exported and you may even have spotted them in your own supermarket. Here we introduce the appeal of high-quality, delicious Aomori apples, and some of the efforts that are made to keeping them fresh.
The appeal of Aomori scallops, a popular food loved around the world
Situated on the northern tip of Japan’s main island of Honshu, Aomori boasts the largest catch of farmed scallops in the entire country. Scallops, or hotate in Japanese, are a popular part of Japanese cuisine and also feature in other global food cultures, including western and Chinese cuisine. Delve into this article to find out some of the secrets behind their popularity, from the way they are caught, to the latest preservation technologies, and the various ways they can be eaten.
Aomori rice nurtured in the rich earth of Aomori Prefecture
Aomori rice is delicious rice cultivated by the hands of farmers who utilize the wisdom and techniques passed down through generations in a rich natural environment blessed with pure water. Here we introduce the appeal of Aomori rice that is so lovingly cultivated by Aomori rice farmers.
