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Aomori (青森市, Aomori-shi) is the capital city of Aomori Prefecture. It is southwest of the town of Hiranai. It is a coastal city, and is near the Mutsu-wan (陸奥湾). It has been recognized as a core city since 2006.

Geography

  • Aomori (青森)
  • Hirosaki (弘前)
  • Hachinohe (八戸)

Festivals

The Nebuta festival is one of the most famous festivals in Japan. It takes place at the beginning of August. More than 300,000 people come and see this festival every year. This festival is called both “Nebuta” and ”Neputa”. In Aomori city, they use the word “Nebuta”, and in Hirosaki city, they use the word “Neputa”.

Images for kids

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    Sannai-Maruyama Site

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    View of Aomori from Aomori Bay

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    A float from Aomori's Nebuta Festival

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    The Memorial Statue of the Hakkoda Death March portrays Fusanosuke Gotō

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Aomori (Aomori) para niños

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