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Travel to Goshogawara City, Aomori Prefecture (2) Table of Contents 1: Itinerary to Goshogawara 2: Lunch and apple pie in Goshogawara 3: Excellent sushi and very popular izakaya 4: “Tsugaru Shamisen Kaikan” and “Shayokan” 5: Popular Chinese restaurant “Houtenyu” 6: “Tachineputa House” 7: Amazing Izakaya in Hirosaki 4: “Tsugaru Shamisen Kaikan” and “Shayokan” On the second day’s morning, I revisited Kanagi Station to listen to a live Tsugaru Shamisen performance at the Tsugaru Shamisen Kaikan. The Tsugaru shamisen is said to have originated in the Kanagi area. It was a powerful and excellent live performance. Afterward, I went to “Shayokan,” a 3-minute walk away. As mentioned earlier, “Shayokan” is known as the birthplace of Osamu Dazai (real name: Shuji Tsushima) and is designated as a National Important Cultural Property. It is also known as a luxurious residence; it was built in 1907 by Dazai’s father, Genemon Tsushima (who then served as a member of the House of Representatives and the House of Peers). The name “Shayoukan” is derived from Osamu Dazai’s best-selling novel “Shayou. 5: Popular Chinese restaurant “Houtenyu” After returning from Kanagi Station to Goshogawara Station, we decided to have lunch at Machinuka “Houtenyu,” as promisedread moreTravel to Goshogawara City, Aomori Prefecture (2)

25Jan, 20222022年8月1日

Summary of December itinerary in Japan (Aomori / Akita trip)

By ninjakotan

Summary of December itinerary in Japan (Aomori / Akita trip) In Tohoku (Aomori and Akita prefectures), where I traveled from Saturday, December 11th to Tuesday, December 14th, I was able to eat a lot of seasonal fish and shellfish and local dishes, which was a very satisfying trip. This is the December Japan itinerary that I highly recommend to everyone. In addition, I was able to visit many wonderful tourist destinations such as national important cultural properties. Here is a summary of this trip and some notes. Table of contents 1.”100 selections of local dishes” and “Local dishes loved by the nation” by this itinerary in Japan 2. Seasonal “PRIDE FISH” eaten in this Japanese itinerary 3. Travel precautions (local trains) for itinerary in Japan 4. Travel in a light style 5. December 11 (Saturday) Aomori Prefecture Day 1 6. December 12 (Sunday) Aomori Prefecture Day 2 7. December 13 (Monday) Aomori Prefecture Day 3 8. December 14 (Tuesday) Akita Prefecture Day 1 This itinerary was also created with the purpose of “eating out seasonal seafood and local dishes.” Food is the highest priority, and tourist destinations are the second priority. However, we aimed to visit asread moreSummary of December itinerary in Japan (Aomori / Akita trip)

19Jan, 20222022年8月1日

December Itinerary in Japan local cuisine the season of fish and shellfish

December itinerary in Japan Day 3 (Aomori / Akita Meal edition)

By ninjakotan

December Itinerary in Japan Day 3 (Aomori / Akita Meal edition) (Monday, December 13th) Table of contents 1. Nakamiso 2. BRICK A-FACTORY 3. Craft beer 4. Toppin Pararinopu 5. Akita Kiritanpoya 1. Nakamiso While visiting sightseeing spots, I had miso ramen at “Nakamiso” in the basement of the Nakasan Hirosaki store. The unusual store name “Nakamiso” was changed to “Nakamiso” because it was “Miso Ramen” that was born in the basement of “Nakasan Department Store”. “Nakamiso” was originally called “China Doll”. It’s interesting to change the store name to a completely different name. The reason I went to “Nakamiso” was because I found an online article saying that “Nakamiso” is a favorite local dish of Hirosaki citizens. Certainly, when I went to “Nakamiso” in the basement of the Nakasan Hirosaki store, it was crowded with many customers even after 11 o’clock. When observing the orders of local customers, there were several people who asked for two small sizes of ramen with two flavors. Also, when I looked it up after the trip, it seems that “Nakamiso won the first place in the” 1st Hirosaki Ramen Project “held from December 2020 to February 2021.” Furthermore, in May 2021, itread moreDecember itinerary in Japan Day 3 (Aomori / Akita Meal edition)

17Jan, 20222022年8月1日

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December itinerary in Japan Day 3 (Aomori Day 3)

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December itinerary in Japan Day 3 (Aomori Day 3) (Monday, December 13th) Table of contents 1. Saishoin Five-storied Pagoda 2. Kimura Industrial Research Institute 3. Sazaedo 4. Kuromon 5. Choshoji Temple 6. Former Kaikousha Building 7. Former Fujita Family Residence (Dazai Osamu Manabi no Ie) 8. Tsugaru-han Neputa Village 1. Saishoin Five-storied Pagoda The third day of my trip to Aomori and Akita was heavy snow from the morning. Even so, I decided to visit as many sightseeing spots as possible, so I went to the “Saishoin Five-storied Pagoda” near my hotel. The “Saishōin Five-storied Pagoda” was completed in 1667. It is said that it was built as a memorial service for enemies and allies who died in the process of unifying Tsugaru by clan ancestor, Tamenobu Tsugaru in Hirosaki Domain (Tsugaru Domain) . As a five-storied pagoda, it is a national important cultural property of the northernmost in Japan. It is said to be the most beautiful tower in the Tohoku region. It was very beautiful with snow. The precincts were also quiet and had a solemn atmosphere in the snow. 2. Kimura Industrial Research Institute There was “Kimura Industrial Research Institute” on the way fromread moreDecember itinerary in Japan Day 3 (Aomori Day 3)

15Jan, 20222022年8月1日

December Itinerary in Japan local cuisine the season of fish and shellfish

December itinerary in Japan Day 2 (Aomori Day 2 Meal edition)

By ninjakotan

December itinerary in Japan Day 2 (Aomori Day 2 Meal edition) (Sunday, December 12) Table of contents 1. Kurayoshi 2. Cafe Buruman 3. Tsune Sushi 1. Kurayoshi I had meals in Kuroishi at the creative Japanese restaurant “Kurayoshi“. First of all, the impression of “Kurayoshi” was that it was the highest level restaurant in recent years for me. The food was delicious and the service of the waitresses was excellent. The store was renovated from a dozo store, so there was a profound feeling from the entrance. I entered the store at the same time as it opened at 11 o’clock, but after that, more and more customers came in. Isn’t it the most popular restaurant in Kuroishi? I was also surprised that the menu was surprisingly rich. When I looked it up to write this blog, “Kurayoshi” was also used as a shooting location in the Aomori PR video of Japan Airlines. First, I drank the craft beer “Aomori Ale” from Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture. “Aomori Ale” can only be drunk in Aomori Prefecture. Manufactured by Be Easy Brewing, a beer company founded in 2016 by former US Air Force Gareth Anson Burns. “Aomori Ale” is anread moreDecember itinerary in Japan Day 2 (Aomori Day 2 Meal edition)