Aomori

Overview

Aomori is a first-level administrative division of Japan in the Tohoku region. Its area is about 9,646 km2 and its population about 0.0 million (2024), with its capital at Aomori.

History

In the Edo period the area belonged to the Hirosaki (Tsugaru) and Hachinohe domains; Aomori Prefecture was established with the abolition of the domains in 1871, and the capital moved from Hirosaki to Aomori.

Geography and industry

Apple production is the largest in Japan. The Nebuta Festival, Oirase Gorge, Lake Towada and the Shirakami-Sanchi World Heritage site are famous.

Transport

Tohoku Shinkansen terminates at Shin-Aomori, where Hokkaido Shinkansen trains continue, making it the gateway between Honshu and Hokkaido.