| Aomori 青森市 |
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Aomori Prefecture Tourist Center (left) and Aomori Bay Bridge (right)
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 Location of Aomori in Aomori Prefecture |
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 Aomori
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| Coordinates: 40°49′20.4″N 140°43′50.6″ECoordinates: 40°49′20.4″N 140°43′50.6″E | |||
| Country | Japan | ||
| Region | Tōhoku | ||
| Prefecture | Aomori Prefecture | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Hiroshi Shikanai | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 824.61 km2 (318.38 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 2 m (7 ft) | ||
| Population (September 2015) | |||
| • Total | 288,029 | ||
| • Density | 349/km2 (900/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time(UTC+9) | ||
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| • Tree | Maries’ fir | ||
| • Flower | Rosa rugosa | ||
| • Bird | Ural owl | ||
| • Insect | Firefly | ||
| Phone number | 017-734-1111 | ||
| Address | 1-22-5 Chūō, Aomori-shi, Aomori-ken 030-8555 | ||
| Website | City of Aomori | ||
(The above chart is taken from wikipedia.com)
“Aomori, located in the far north of Japan is one of the country’s most beautiful prefectures and the prefectural capital, Aomori city, is among Japan’s most pleasant towns to visit or live.
Located in Mutsu Bay, Aomori city retains its Edo Period grid pattern, though the city was heavily bombed in World War II. Most of Aomori’s attractions are recent buildings including a number of contemporary architectural gems: the Wa Rasse and A-Factory near Aomori Station, Aomori Bay Bridge and the Aomori Prefecture Tourist Center (ASPAM).
Aomori has a population of over 300,000 people and was the main crossing point to Hokkaido before the opening of the Seikan Tunnel in 1988.
Aomori remains an important transport hub for Hokkaido with car ferry and train links to Hakodate. Aomori prefecture is known for its production of apples, sake and fresh seafood.”
(Read more: Japan Visitor’s Aomori-City Guide)
To read more about places to visit in Aomori City, see:
- Aomori City Guide
- Aomori Travel Guide
- Aomori Trip Advisor
- Japan National Tourism Association
- Aomori Prefectural Government Page
As I live in the city and travel to more places there, I hope to post more pictures and write-ups of my new “home”.