Hirosaki's 15-story apartment building "Duo Hills" model room unveiled
On January 18th, the condominium gallery at Duo Hills Hirosaki Ekimae (Ekimae 3, Hirosaki City) unveiled a model room on the first floor of Park Hotel (Dotemach… read more
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Red Bull releases video of "Initial D" collaborative run on Iwakisan Skyline
On January 10th, Red Bull's official website released an "Initial D" collaboration video showing a car driving on the Tsugaru Iwaki Skyline. The v… read more
University student entrepreneur moves into Hirosaki snack bar building, renovating 50-year-old building
On December 23rd, "Corapis", an IT company founded by university students, moved into the former snack bar space in Grand Palace Building 2 (Okeyacho,… read more
Long-established puffer fish restaurant "Fugushin" reopens for business, taken over by late owner's grandson
The long-established puffer fish restaurant "Sakana Dojo Fugushin" (Motodaikumachi, Hirosaki City, TEL 0172-32-8206 ) reopened for business on January… read more
Udon restaurant "Taira" in a residential area of Hirosaki Owner has experience in Japanese cuisine and ramen restaurants
Udon restaurant "Jisakushu Udon Taira" (TEL 0172-40-4047 ) opened in a residential area of Izumi, Hirosaki City on January 7th. The restaurant is ru… read more
Coming-of-age ceremony held in Hirosaki, 1,453 new adults dream of becoming professional athletes
Hirosaki City's Coming of Age Ceremony, the "Reiwa 6 Twenty Years Old Festival," was held at Hirosaki Civic Hall (Shimoshirogane-cho, Hirosaki Cit… read more
Local company develops bread using lactic acid bacteria from Shirakami-Sanchi in collaboration with Hirosaki University
Sales of "Shirakami no Mori Lactic Acid Bacteria Bread" and "Shirakami no Mori Lactic Acid Bacteria Bun" made with "Shirakami no Mori L… read more
Participants wanted for "Extreme Cold Zen Meditation" event in Sukayu, Aomori
Sukayu Onsen Ryokan (Arakawa Minami Arakawayama, Aomori City, tel 017-738-6400 ) is currently recruiting participants for its "Extreme Cold Zazen Session.&… read more
Sheena Sheena Hirosaki store rents out vacant space. One floor per day is also possible.
"CiiNA CiiNA Hirosaki Store" (in front of Hirosaki Station, tel 0172-88-8288 ) is currently renting out vacant space within the building for events. T… read more
Hirosaki hosts "reverse recruitment" job-hunting event for new graduates to match with local companies
A "reverse recruitment" job hunting event for students who are scheduled to graduate in 2026 will be held on January 17th at the Hirosaki Chamber of C… read more
13 martial arts schools gather at Kobujutsu Festival "Samurai Technique and Spirit" in Hirosaki
The ancient martial arts festival "Samurai Techniques and Spirit" will be held on January 11th at the Hirosaki Civic Cultural Exchange Center Hall on … read more
Hirosaki's Takateru Shrine is looking for help with snow removal after being hit by heavy snowfall
Takateru Shrine in Hirosaki (Takaoka Jinmano, Hirosaki City), which was hit by heavy snow, is currently looking for people to help with snow removal on January … read more
Heavy snow causes restricted areas in Hirosaki Park, resulting in fallen trees and broken trunks
Almost the entire Hirosaki Park was closed to the public on January 4th. The record-breaking snowfall that began on January 1st has had a major impact on public… read more
"Igloo" completed in Aomori's Sukayu area, with drinks served inside
An igloo made from snow blocks was completed on December 27th at Sukayu Onsen Ryokan (Arakawa Minami Arakawayama, Aomori City, tel 017-738-6400 ). An "iglo… read more
Two women who moved to Fujisaki opened a garlic pasta and afternoon tea shop
Home Table (Nishi Toyoda 1, Fujisakicho), a garlic pasta and afternoon tea restaurant, opened near the Aeon Fujisaki store on December 26th. The restaurant was … read more
26-year-old acupuncturist opens "Harimaru Acupuncture Clinic" in Hirosaki
Harimaru Acupuncture and Moxibustion Clinic (Suehiro, Hirosaki City, TEL 0172-55-5735 ) opened on December 1st. The clinic offers acupuncture, electrotherapy, e… read more
Snow removal event "Yukitoro Festival" held in Noheji, Aomori, aims to make snow a tourist attraction
The "Yukitoro Festival" will be held on January 25th and 26th at Noheji Town Sports Park (Matsunoki). The event was started in February this year to m… read more
Snowfall exceeds 3 meters in Aomori's Sukayu district, the largest December snowfall ever recorded
On December 24th, 308 centimeters of snow fell in Hakkoda Sukayu, Aomori, breaking the previous record since records began being kept in 1979. Sukayu is located… read more
Snowfall causes tree fall in Hirosaki Park; highest snowfall ever recorded in December
On December 23rd, Hirosaki Park experienced damage including fallen trees due to accumulated snow. According to the Aomori Regional Meteorological Observatory o… read more
Hirosaki cafe "Dolph" celebrates its first anniversary as a 20-something returns to his hometown and takes on the challenge in Dotemachi
The cafe "Dolf." (Dotemachi, Hirosaki City, TEL 080-1270-2627 ) will celebrate its first anniversary since opening on December 23rd. The cafe is run b… read more
The screening period of the film "Winter Tale," set in Hirosaki, has been extended. The film is directed by a Hirosaki fan.
The screening period for "A Tale of Winter," an independent short film set in Hirosaki, will be extended until December 26th. The film is about a scre… read more
Dolphins perform Christmas performance at Asamushi Aquarium, including bubble ring show
Asamushi Aquarium (Asamu, Aomori City, 017-752-3377 ) is currently holding its annual event, "Christmas Version of Dolphin Performance." The show will… read more
Folk craft store "Kusamura" opened in Dotemachi, Hirosaki by former employees of Chusan
Folk craft store "Kusamura" (TEL 0172-22-6847 ) opened in Dotemachi, Hirosaki City on December 14th. Shizuka Kusakari, who used to run the soba cafe &… read more
Hirosaki's mobile food store "Tako-chan" opens permanent store to mark 20th anniversary
A takoyaki specialty store called "Takochan" (Josai, Hirosaki City) opened near the "AEON Town Hirosaki Hinoguchi store" on December 15th. T… read more
"Shut up!" comment gets 10,000 reposts, Aomori's "chopstick holder" becomes a hot topic online
A chopstick holder offered at the community cafe "Deru Sore" (Omachi, Goshogawara City) in front of Goshogawara Station is currently attracting attent… read more
Hirokei 2024 Ranking No. 1 "Ito Yokado Hirosaki Store" Nakasan and Bamiyan are also closing
The number one article in the Hirosaki Keizai Shimbun's annual PV (page view) ranking for 2024 was about the closure of the Ito-Yokado Hirosaki store. The r… read more
The No. 1 PV ranking for the year 2024 on the Seikei Newspaper is the ramen shop "Ryumen" in the Aomori Station Building.
The top-ranked article in the Aomori Keizai Shimbun (hereinafter referred to as Aomori Keizai Shimbun) annual PV (page view) ranking for 2024 was an article rep… read more
A train concept room in Hirosaki, with straps and seats that let you experience the ride
On December 11th, the simple lodging facility "GOOD OLD HOTEL" (Okeyacho, Hirosaki City) began offering "Konan Railway Concept Rooms," rooms… read more
Aomori's Tarapokki Onsen calls for support to reopen after 40 years in business
Tarapokki Onsen, a public bathhouse located near JR Tsurugasaka Station (Tsurugasaka, Aomori City), is currently calling for financial support to resume operati… read more
"100 Views of Mt. Iwaki" Exhibition held in Namioka, Aomori - 85 works of art expressed in various colors and touches on display
An exhibition of works by painter Ishizawa Akio, "100 New Views of Mt. Iwaki," is currently being held at the Aomori City Namioka Community Center &qu… read more
Aomori Prefecture Apple Council holds Christmas event with apple tower and glowing apples
The "Enjoy Christmas with Apples Experience Event" was held on December 7th at the Wine Club (Shinmachi, Aomori City). This event was held for the fir… read more
Tsugaru's much talked about bento "Hitokuchidarake" - 24 kinds of local cuisine "Happiness"
The "Hitokuchi Darake" bento box from "Tsugaru Sozai" (Hitotsuya, Goshogawara City) is currently attracting attention at X for its "hap… read more
"Artistic Gifts" Exhibition in Aomori - 500 Christmas-themed works
The craft event "Artistic Gift Exhibition" is currently being held at Gallery DEAU in Cafe de Gitane Furukawa (Furukawa 1, Aomori City). The event bro… read more
"Crunchy MAX" for British toast. The strongest crunch in the series' history.
Kudo Pan (Kanazawa 3, Aomori City) began selling "Special British Toast Crunchy MAX" on December 1st. British toast is a long-selling sweet bread that… read more
Nitori's general goods store "Deco Home" opens in Sunroad Aomori, its first store in the northeastern Tohoku region
Deco Home, an interior goods store run by Nitori, opened on December 6th at Sunroad Aomori (Midori, Aomori City). 70-80% of all products, such as kitchenware, b… read more
Aomori apple lotion wins gold prize in "Omotenashi Collection"
On December 3rd, "APPA TE DORA," a lotion made from Aomori apples produced by Nippon Haruma (Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture), was selected as the go… read more
Hotel Akitaya has been certified as a "baby-friendly inn" for six months
It has been six months since Hotel Akitaya (Hotarudani, Asamushi, Aomori City, TEL 017-752-1031 ) was certified as a "Welcome Baby Accommodation" by t… read more
Training studio "Arrange" in Hirosaki, offering Pilates, ballet and karate classes
"Arrange Training Studio" (TEL 090-3755-1975 ) opened in Kobinai, Hirosaki City on November 26th. The shop is run by "TOY", a personal train… read more
"Pieno" pizza restaurant in front of Hirosaki Station celebrates its first anniversary with new menu items using local Aomori ingredients
Pizzeria Pieno (Ekimae-cho, Hirosaki City, TEL 050-8892-7754 ) celebrated its first anniversary since opening on December 1st. The restaurant is run by Okinawa … read more
Aomori's curry restaurant "Thousand Curry" expands from a kitchen car to a permanent store
Curry restaurant "Thousand Curry" (Nakatsukada, Aomori City) opened on November 29th near the Aomori Prefectural Co-op Tsukuda Store. The store has be… read more
Long-established stonemasonry takes on the challenge of pet memorial service "Rainbow Tail" in Kuroishi, Aomori
On December 2nd, Saito Stone (Kuroishi City, Yamagata) opened a new store near its head office factory (Yamagata), which also houses the pet memorial service &q… read more
Hongdae cafe sells rose-shaped apple pie made with red apples
"Miku Rose Apple Pie" went on sale on November 23rd at "Kodai Cafe Narita Senzo Coffee Shop" (Bunkyocho, Hirosaki City, TEL 0172-55-5797 ). … read more
"Aomori Junior Ice Hockey Team" practices hard aiming for top spot in McDonald's Cup
The Aomori Junior Ice Hockey Team (hereinafter referred to as Aomori Junior) is currently practicing hard in preparation for the 23rd McDonald's Cup Aomori … read more
Hirosaki Japanese restaurant "Yamanaka" reopens as Sheena Sheena store one month later
It has been a month since Japanese restaurant Yamanaka (TEL 0172-37-5370 ), located on the 8th floor of Sheena Sheena Hirosaki store (in front of Hirosaki Stati… read more
Aomori's giant ginkgo tree "Big Yellow" in full bloom - people pointing their smartphones at the yellow world
The Kitakanegasawa Ginkgo tree, a nationally designated natural monument in Fukaura, Aomori, is currently at its peak of yellow leaves. The ginkgo tree is estim… read more
Traffic lights on Dotemachi Street in Hirosaki are scheduled for removal due to a sign warning residents to leave
There are currently signs posted at two pairs of four traffic lights in Dotemachi, Hirosaki, announcing their removal. The signs saying "Scheduled for remo… read more
"Ii Fes" vintage clothing event in Hirosaki planned by three Hirosaki University students
The second-hand clothing event "Efestival" will be held on November 30th and December 1st at Hirosaki Civic Central Square (Hirosaki Civic Central Squ… read more
Aomori's Tsugaru's "Jinmu Shokudo" celebrates its 100th anniversary, run by the fourth-generation owner
Jintake Shokudo, located in front of JR Kizukuri Station (Kizukuri Miyazaki, Tsugaru City, tel 0173-42-3421 ), celebrated its 100th anniversary since opening in… read more
Hirosaki's Hakata motsunabe restaurant "Yamazen" reopens for the first time in two years, offering beef motsunabe
Hakata Motsunabe Yamazen Hirosaki Branch (Kajicho, Hirosaki City, TEL 0172-32-9110 ) reopened for business on November 15th after a two-year hiatus. The restaur… read more
Ramen shop owner holds "Kanda Haruyo Solo Performance" in Aomori, realizing a project he had been planning for five years
The 1st Cinema Dict Storytelling Event: Kanda Shunyo Solo Performance will be held on December 15th in the hall on the first floor of the Cinema Dict movie thea… read more
