Aomori Prefecture

Oirase Gorge

wordpress.com     21-Aug-2008          

From Aomori, we took a short trip up to Oirase Gorge through Hakkoda, which is known for excellent powder skiing. Although our feet were still a bit sore from hopping in the straw sandals last night at the Nebuta Matsuri we...                    

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Aomori Nebuta Matsuri

wordpress.com     15-Aug-2008          

We traveled from Hachinohe to Aomori City for last night of the Nebuta Festival, which is held over 3 nights. We could only find a hotel at Asamushi Onsen, a seaside hotsprings resort - about 30 minutes by train from Aomori...                    

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Prefectures block China name

thejapannews.net     14-Aug-2008          

BY YASUKAZU AKADA, THE ASAHI SHIMBUN Prefectures across the nation are rushing to protect their names, as companies in China try to register them as brands to capitalize on their popularity with consumers. One example is Aomori...                    

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Noheji Town: A Brief Overview Based on Initial Observations

wordpress.com     13-Aug-2008          

We've introduced Noheji to you in photos, not it's time to try words. Aomori-ken Noheji is nestled in the northern center of Aomori-ken (or Aomori Prefecture) on the edge of 大きな地図で見る" Mutsu Bay. Aomori-ken is the northernmost...                    

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Akita Kanto Matsuri

wordpress.com     12-Aug-2008          

The day after Morioka's Sansa Odori, we decided to visit Kakunodate in Akita Prefecture. Kakunodate is an old castle town with a preserved Samurai district and is famous for its cherry blossoms in spring. Since we were in Akita...                    

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Picture of the Day › Nebuta

japantoday.com     03-Aug-2008          

Sunday 03rd August, 07:40 AM JST A giant float parades during Aomori’s famous Nebuta festival on Saturday night. ExPrinceska at 07:06 PM JST - 3rd August I think an explanation what Nebuta is should be put in the caption of the...                    

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Glitch delays nuke reprocessor test

japantimes.co.jp     29-Jul-2008          

AOMORI (Kyodo) The trial operation of a spent nuclear fuel reprocessing plant in Rokkasho, Aomori Prefecture, will be extended again due to a glitch, this time for around four months until November, Isami Kojima, the president...                    

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Dog in Kimono to make me feel better

wordpress.com     29-Jul-2008   211 related          

Hi, Last night I was updating recent photos of a trip to Aomori when my gf Megumi emails me this message at about 11pm: "I havent eaten anything since last night I went to an oyster bar with a friend, and now I feel awful. I...                    

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The Festival to See in Aomori

seekjapan.jp     25-Jul-2008          

By Megan Nankivell | Saturday, Jul 19, 2008 The Aomori Nebuta Festival is one of the most exciting festivals to see in Japan and is arguably one of the biggest. The Nebuta Festival is usually held in early August for a week,...                    

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U.S. wants to use antiterror funds for Pakistan F-16s

kyodo.co.jp     25-Jul-2008   52 related          

To access full stories on Kyodo News English website, it is necessary to subscribe. Please contact Kyodo's International Department in Tokyo via e-mail at kokusai@kyodones.jp or call 03-6252-8301. If you are outside Japan,...                    

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