Hirosaki Keizai Shimbun's annual PV (page view) ranking for 2022 was the news that a light novel written in Tsugaru dialect became a hot topic as "the idea is too genius".

The ranking is a compilation of PVs of "Headline News" distributed from January 1st to December 15th this year. The top 10 rankings are as follows (posting dates are in parentheses).

1. A light novel written in Tsugaru dialect has become a topic of discussion as "the idea is too genius" Apple farmer is the author (2/3)

2. A snow sidewalk in Aomori became a hot topic as "it looks like a game" "I can't pass it now" (1/12)

3. After graduating from "Ringo Musume", talk about "names" Four people who worked under the name of apple varieties (3/31)

4. Aomori's roof snow is a hot topic on the Internet, "What will happen tomorrow?" (2/18)

5. "Ringo Musume" to graduate from all current members Confusion and support for the sudden announcement (2/9)

6. Hirosaki's family café "Trenta Tore" Take off your shoes and relax (1/16)

7. Baked confectionery store "Otomo" in Fujisaki, Aomori, fulfilling the dream of elementary school days (1/24)

8. Roof snow in Hirosaki became a hot topic on the Internet.

9. 7,000 viewers live broadcast of 4 “Ringo Musume” graduations in Hirosaki (3/30)

10. Hirosaki Central Food Market to close, ``Daigaku Imo'' will be moved (3/4)

The light novel "Joppare Aomori no Hoshi" is a fantasy novel set in a different world where the main character speaks the Tsugaru dialect. the work. A tweet introducing the Tsugaru dialect, which is used like a foreign language, became a hot topic on the Internet, and the novel was decided to be sold from Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko on December 28.

The 2nd, 4th, and 8th places were articles about snow, and the daily life of the snow country, which posted snow cornices and snow blocks blocking the road, attracted a lot of attention. Each of them was a mysterious scene woven by snow, and because the photos had an impact, they attracted attention not only from areas where it does not snow, but also from local readers.

Ranked 3rd, 5th, and 9th were articles related to Hirosaki's dance and vocal unit RINGOMUSUME's graduation. After announcing her graduation in February, Ringo Musume held an online graduation live on March 30th and 31st, and it became a national topic with more than 20,000 people watching. Ringo Musume is currently active with 4 new members, and the 4 who graduated are continuing their activities inside and outside the prefecture.

Although the impact of the new coronavirus is still continuing, new stores and events are being held mainly in Hirosaki, and daily life is returning. The Hirosaki Keizai Shimbun will continue to pay attention to Hirosaki trends in 2023 and will continue to deliver regional news and information about the city.