Aomori (prefecture)
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Aomori (青森) is the northernmost prefecture on the island of Honshu, Japan.
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Cities
- Aomori — the capital
- Hachinohe — current terminus of the Tohoku Shinkansen line
- Hirosaki — the "Kyoto of the North", former capital of the Tsugaru clan
- Mutsu — the administrative hub of the Shimokita Peninsula
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Regions
Aomori is divided into three main regions, each with their own dialect.
- Tsugaru is on the west side of the prefecture, and includes Aomori and Hirosaki.
- Nanbu occupies the southeastern part of the prefecture, and includes Hachinohe and Misawa.
- Shimokita Peninsula is the axe-shaped peninsula in the northeast, and includes Oma and Mutsu.
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Other destinations
- Lake Towada — a beautiful caldera lake
- Oirase Valley — famed for its scenic beauty
- Shimokita Peninsula — the axe-shaped northeastern wedge, featuring the dread mountain of Mt. Osore and the hot springs of Yagen Valley
- Tsugaru Peninsula — haunt and hometown of writer Osamu Dazai
- Shingo Village — small town featuring the final resting place of Christ as well as Aomori's pyramids.
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Eat
Besides the obvious seafood (especially scallops), Aomori is famous for its apples.
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External links
ja:青森県 WikiPedia:Aomori_Prefecture
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