JAPANESE PREFECTURES
Formerly called "Edo," 9,200,000 people live in this prefecture--which also shares the same name with the capital.
What is 'Tokyo.'
This bridge is the longest in Aomori City. It is close to Aomori Station, A-Factory, & ASPAM.
What is 'Bay Bridge.'
This summer festival held in Goshogawara City features a parade of very, very tall nebuta floats.
What is "the Tachineputa Festival."
This traditional Japanese food uses vinegared rice wrapped in seaweed and garnished with many different kinds of toppings--such as fish & vegetables.
What is 'Sushi.'
This Japanese cartoon is about a young boy who tries to avenge his family after they are killed and his sister is turned into a demon.
What is 'Demon Slayer.'
This prefecture has Kansai Airport, Universal Studios Japan & American Village. And it is famous for foods like takoyaki & okonomiyaki.
What is 'Osaka.'
This park has a beach, a baseball stadium, and hosts a cherry blossom festival in springtime.
What is 'Gappo Park.'
This 3-story castle was built in 1611 by the Tsugaru Clan. It is located in a park that is famous for its spring cherry blossom festival.
What is 'Hirosaki Castle.'
This is the word used for Japanese boxed-lunches. They often have rice and many other side dishes in them.
What is 'Bento.'
This earless robot cat who travels back in time to help a boy named Nobita Nobi is one of the most famous characters from Japan.
What is 'Doraemon.'
Visit this prefecture if you want to enjoy artistic snow creations at the Sapporo Snow Festival.
What is 'Hokkaido.'
Check out this museum near Aomori Station if you want to learn the history and charms of the Nebuta Festival.
What is 'Warasse Nebuta Museum.'
This unique music that originated in the Tsugaru Peninsula is performed with a 3-stringed instrument.
What is 'Tsugaru-jamisen.'
This food uses shredded cabbage, egg, seafood, cheese and sometimes noodles (Hiroshima-style) to make a kind of Japanese pancake or pizza. It is topped with a special sauce and bonito flakes.
What is 'Okonomiyaki.'
This anime series started as a popular video game on the Nintendo Game Boy. In it, children raise pocket monsters and train them to fight other monsters for sport.
What is 'Pokémon.'
Located in the Chugoku Region on Honshu Island, this prefecture has a world-famous museum dedicated to peace called "the Atomic Bomb Dome."
What is 'Hiroshima.'
This archaeological site has 5,500 year old Jomon village ruins.
What is 'The Sannai Maruyama Historical Site.'
This art uses flowers arranged in special ways to be displayed in formal settings.
What is "Ikebana."
This nabemono hot pot dish uses thinly sliced meat that is swished around in hot water and eaten with vegetables & dipping sauces.
What is 'Shabu-Shabu.'
This popular anime follows the adventures of Goku who, along with the Z Warriors, defends the Earth against evil.
What is "Dragonball Z."
The people in this prefecture live longer than anyone else in the world. You can enjoy the many beautiful beaches and even whale sharks here!
What is 'Okinawa.'
Take a ride on this aerial lift to get beautiful views of an 8-headed mountain in all seasons, especially during skiing season.
What is 'The Hakkoda Ropeway.'
This unique glass-making technique was created in the Tsugaru Region. It is a traditional Aomori craft that showcases the beautiful colors of winter, spring, summer & fall.
What is 'Tsugaru Vidro.'
This is Aomori City's most beloved soup! It is a miso soup that uses root vegetables--such as daikon radish, carrots, burdock and deep-fried tofu--all diced into small, square cubes.
What is 'Kenoshiru.'
This anime series follows 5 scouts named after different parts of the solar system--Venus, Mars, Mercury, Moon & Jupiter as the girls battle evil and enforce justice.
What is 'Sailor Moon.'