Aomori Prefecture facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Aomori Prefecture |
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| Capital | Aomori (city) | ||||||||
| Region | Tōhoku | ||||||||
| Island | Honshū | ||||||||
| Governor | Shingo Mimura | ||||||||
| Area (rank) | 9,606.26 km² (8th) | ||||||||
| - % water | 1.2% | ||||||||
| Population (2010-10-01) | |||||||||
| - Population | 1,373,164 (28th) | ||||||||
| - Density | 154 /km² | ||||||||
| Districts | 8 | ||||||||
| Municipalities | 40 | ||||||||
| ISO 3166-2 | JP-02 | ||||||||
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| - Flower | Apple blossom (Malus domestica) | ||||||||
| - Tree | Hiba (Thujopsis dolabrata) | ||||||||
| - Bird | Bewick's Swan (Cygnus bewickii) | ||||||||
| - Fish | Flounder | ||||||||
 Symbol of Aomori Prefecture |
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Aomori Prefecture (青森県, Aomori-ken) is a special area in the Tōhoku region of Japan. It is located on the island of Honshū. The main city and capital is Aomori. Aomori Prefecture is known for its beautiful nature and delicious apples!
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History
For a long time, before the year 1868, the land that is now Aomori Prefecture was part of a bigger area called Mutsu Province. This changed during the Meiji Restoration, a time when Japan went through big changes.
Geography
Aomori Prefecture is the northernmost part of Honshū island. It faces Hokkaidō island across a narrow water passage called the Tsugaru Strait. To its south, Aomori shares borders with Akita Prefecture and Iwate Prefecture.
Cities in Aomori
Aomori Prefecture has ten cities:
- Aomori (This is the capital city!)
- Goshogawara
- Hachinohe
- Hirakawa
- Hirosaki
- Kuroishi
- Misawa
- Mutsu
- Towada
- Tsugaru
National Parks
About 12% of Aomori Prefecture's land is protected as national parks. These parks help keep nature safe and beautiful. One important park is:
- Towada-Hachimantai National Park
Shrines and Temples
Tsutsukowake jinja is a very important Shinto shrine in Aomori Prefecture. It is known as the chief shrine (or ichinomiya) for the area. Shinto shrines are places of worship in Japan.
Images for kids
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Ancient pottery pieces from the Odai Yamamoto I site.
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What remains of Horikoshi Castle.
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Hirosaki Castle, a historic castle from the Edo period.
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A view of Aomori Prefecture from space.
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Apple orchards with Mount Iwaki in the background. Aomori is famous for its apples!
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The beautiful cascades of the Oirase River in Towada-Hachimantai National Park.
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Tsugaru lacquerware, a traditional craft from Aomori.
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Ke porridge, a local dish.
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A giant float from the Neputa festival in Goshogawara City.
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Daisuke Matsuzaka, a famous baseball player from Aomori.
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The Aomori Bay Bridge and the Memorial Ship Hakkoda-Maru.
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The fast E5 Series Shinkansen train at Hachinohe Station.
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The apple blossom, which is the official flower of Aomori Prefecture.
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Osamu Dazai, a famous Japanese writer from Aomori.
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Shikō Munakata, a well-known Japanese artist.
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Related pages
See also
In Spanish: Prefectura de Aomori para niños
