Aomori Michinoku Interpreter Guide Association

23/12/2022

Kushihiki Hachiman Shrine in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture

First built in 1222, this shrine has been known as the highest-ranked shrine in the Nambu region.
The treasure museum on the shrine grounds houses two sets of National Treasure armor that are believed to have been bestowed by two different emperors to the Nanbu family in the 14th century.
Every year, more than 100,000 people visit this shrine for their first shrine visit of the year, known as Hatsumoude.
2023 is the year of the rabbit in the Japanese zodiac.

26/10/2022

Goshono Jomon Site, one of the 17 “Jomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan” listed on the UNESCO World Heritage list

Goshono Site is a large settlement that was active from 3,000 B.C. to 2,200 B.C. with over 800 pit building remains identified over an area of 76 thousand square meters.
Excavations revealed that the site consisted of stone monuments in the center with three settlements located in the east, center and west.
Some pit buildings were reconstructed with sod covered roofs based on excavation results.
The museum displays a variety of artifacts ranging from hunting tools to religious items and introduces the life of the Jomon people in the Goshono settlement through projection mapping.　
Spear heads found in Goshono were often made with petrified wood. The area is well-known in Japan as a center for high Quality petrified wood. You can actually see a huge, petrified wood, a Special Natural Monument, eight-minute drive from the site.　
Home/Goshono Jomon Park (goshono--iseki-com.translate.goog)
ホーム／御所野縄文公園 (goshono-iseki.com)

19/07/2022

Canadian Canoeing on Lake Towada

After a briefing on how to get in, paddle and stop a canoe, you will be taken on a two-hour trip along the lakeshore. Hearing birds chirping, you will enjoy the lush greenery and clear water up close. Teatime on the lake is also part of the fun. Accompanied by experienced instructors, even first timers can fully enjoy the canoe experience.
Towadako Guidehouse KAI 櫂　https://tgkai.jp

15/07/2022

10/07/2022

Located in the west of the World Natural Heritage Site Shirakami Sanchi, Juniko, which means 12 lakes, is a must visit spot in Aomori Prefecture. Among those 12 lakes and ponds, Aoike or Blue Pond, is breathtaking. In addition to Aoike, there's another amazing blue-colored pond called Wakitsubo-no-ike after walking through a virgin beech forest for 15 minutes.

03/07/2022

The Sunday Morning Market at Tatehana Wharf in Hachinohe City.

Starting at dawn and ending at around 9, the open air market is packed with locals and tourists during the short opening hours.
There are around 300 stalls selling a variety of goods produced in and around Hachinohe including fresh fish, fruits, vegetables, and hand-made goods. You can enjoy quick hot meals, fresh bakeries, sweets and coffee at the site.

28/05/2022

“Aomori Ken” or Aomori Dog, by Yosh*tomo Nara, exhibited in the Aomori Museum of Art.

Yosh*tomo Nara is an artist born in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture. This artwork is one of the most famous works at the museum.

https://www.aomori-museum.jp/

25/05/2022

Saishoin five-story pagoda in Hirosaki City. The pagoda is 31.2meters high. It's 15 minutes' walk from the Hirosaki Park.

22/05/2022

After a long winter, the green season is back around the Oirase gorge, Aomori. Cute wild flowers can be found along the river.

20/05/2022

20,000 wild azaleas will soon be in full bloom at Obirakitai, the 8th station of Mt. Hashikamidake. Mt. Hashikamidake is located in Hashikami Town, south of Hachinohe City. Mt. Hashikamidake, 739.6 meters high, is a part of the Sanriku Fukko National Park, and its trekking route is included in the Michinoku Coastal Trail, https://www.michinokutrail.com/.

02/05/2022

Kabushima where you can see thousands of Umineko, black-tailed gulls, up close.
It is a Nationally designated Natural Monument as a valued breeding site for Umineko. Be careful of bird droppings from the flying Umineko.

30/03/2022

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