Reasons to Choose Japan
Life in Japan by Specific Areas
Aomori
Summary
Surrounded by the sea on three sides, blessed with magnificent nature that shows its beautiful appearance in each season. Cherry blossoms in spring, Nebuta festival in summer, colored leaves in autumn, and rime on trees in winter are all popular in Japan and abroad in each of the four seasons. We also have hot springs and abundant local dishes that make use of mountain food and seafood such as apples and garlic, which boast the highest yield in Japan, and tuna, which is famous all over Japan. With the Shirakami Mountains, which is a World Natural Heritage Site, and the Sannai Maruyama Site, which shows the remains of Japan's largest Jomon village, you can spend fulfilling days in terms of tourism and culture.
*This map does not include topographical features and island areas and does not cover the entire area of Japan.
Access
- If arriving by plane
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There is also Misawa Airport in Aomori Prefecture's Misawa area.
From Tokyo
Haneda Airport
1 hour 15 minutesAomori Airport
- If arriving by Shinkansen or train
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The other Shinkansen stations in the prefecture are Hachinohe Station and Shichinohe-Towada Station.
From Tokyo
Tokyo Station
3 hours 20 minutesShin-Aomori Station
Famous places / spots recommended by locals
Letro café
There are many historic coffee shops, including the oldest coffee shop in Tohoku, "Manchan". At "Fujita Memorial Garden", there is a coffee shop inside the Western-style building, and you can enjoy a retro atmosphere.
Nebuta festival
Speaking of Aomori, people can imagen "Apples" and "Nebuta Festival". "Aomori Nebuta festival" is one of three famous festivals in Tohoku region , is well-known nationwide. "Nebuta" meaning a summer festival, which is held at night, drugging enormous lantern on Once, gorgeously colored shining Neburta emerge in dark site, dainamic Japanese doram's sound and flute's melody would resound, and the spectators called "Haneto" will start delighting dance with yelling "Rasserah". Not only "Aomori Nebura festival", but also a lot of famous festivals would be held such as "Hirosaki Neputa Festival","Goshogawara Tachineputa Festival" etc.... in Aomori prefecture. In the period of summer festival, many people get together Aomori and been crowded, becoming most exciting season in a year, although quiet and stable prefecture usually.
Foods recommended by locals
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Nokke don
Make a bowl of rice topping with your favorite ingredients. It is a bowl that can fulfill your own request. Please enjoy the sweetness of scallops and the crunchy texture of squid.
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Miso currey milk ramen
It was popular among junior and senior high school students to eat ramen in various combinations, and it was born as the final form. The richness of miso and the stimulation of curry, the mellowness of milk and the flavor of butter, the toppings of bean sprouts, menma, and wakame seaweed are combined to create a unique taste.
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Apple(Apple sweets)
Aomori accounts for more than half of the national apple yield. Other than raw apples, there are many sweets made from processed apples as well. Especially in Hirosaki City, where many apples are shipped, there are many shops that offer apple pies.
Climate (temperature / precipitation)
Aomori Prefecture boasts a cool and pleasant climate, with an average temperature of 12.6 degrees Celsius (2023), and is in a region that experiences fewer typhoons compared to the rest of the country. It snows often in the winter and there are many different places where you can ski, snowboard, and enjoy winter sports like skating, ice hockey, and curling.
Monthly temperature/precipitation
(Source: Japan Meteorological Agency)
Cost of living
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Rent
38,308 yen
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Electricity, gas, and water costs
12,112 yen
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Ramen
(Eating out)
667 yen
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White bread (1 kg)
542 yen
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Milk (1ℓ)
247 yen
*Source
- Rent
“Housing and Land Survey: 2023,” Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan
Average rent per month (excluding free rent) for privately rented apartments/houses (exclusively residential dwelling) with a total floor area of 29m2 or less in each prefectural capital - Electricity, gas, and water costs
“Family Income and Expenditure Survey: 2023,” Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan
Per capita expenditure calculated as the monthly average of total annual expenditures on utilities (electricity, gas, and water) per household in each prefectural capital, divided by the average number of members in each household - Eating out (Ramen) / White bread (1kg) / Milk (1ℓ)
“Retail Price Survey (Trend Survey): August 2024,” Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan
Related links
Number of international students by country
China
Vietnam
Thailand
Total number of international students in Japan: 279,274
Total number of international students in Aomori Prefecture: 385
Based on 2023 “Annual Survey of International Students in Japan”
List of universities in each area
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