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Patisserie Yamazaki "Miracle Apple Ringo

The apples grown by Akinori Kimura, an apple farmer in Aomori, after many years of trying, completely without pesticides and fertilizers, have become famous as "miracle apples" and have been introduced in books and movies. These karinto are made from the pulp, skin, and seeds of these rare "miracle apples.
Unlike most karinto, it is not dipped in honey, so you can enjoy its subtle sweetness and crispy texture. They go well with Japanese tea, black tea, and coffee, and are safe for small children. Patisserie Yamazaki also sells many other products made from the "miracle apple," such as herb tea, rice crackers, and cold soups, which are also popular.

Miracle apple karinto 130g, 650 yen (also sold in bulk)
Shelf life: 2 months after production

Patisserie Yamazaki

• 36 Oyakata-cho, Hirosaki-shi, Aomori MAP
• Take Dote-machi circular bus from Hirosaki Bus Terminal, get off at Mutsu-Shimpo Company and walk 4 minutes.
• 10:00 - 21:00
• Monday
• 0172-34-7469
• None

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Lagunoo "Patissier's apple stick" and "Pollo chocolat

The "Patissier's Apple Stick" is a pastry made by cutting Aomori apples into large pieces and wrapping them in a pie with sponge dough. Warming it in a toaster oven revives the crispy texture of the pie crust, while cooling it in the refrigerator enhances the freshness of the apples, both of which are recommended.
The chocolate cake "Pollo Chocolat" is also very popular. Although reasonably priced, the cake is made with high purity chocolate and plenty of Hokkaido milk, and the chocolate kneaded into the dough melts in your mouth, giving it a very luxurious taste.

Patissier's apple sticks, 5 pieces, 775 yen
Shelf life: 45 days from manufacture (at room temperature)

Porro chocolat 361 yen
Shelf life: 100 days after manufacture

Momoshi-machi Lagunoo SAKI

• 1F, Ragnuo Sasaki Head Office, 9 Momoseki-cho, Hirosaki-shi, Aomori-ken, Japan MAP
• Take Dote-machi Loop Bus from Hirosaki Bus Terminal, get off at Shimo-dote-machi Bus Stop, and walk shortly.
• 8:00-19:00
• Tuesdays (irregular holidays)
• 0172-33-2122
• Free of charge

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KOMEKUUTO "PeboRa

KOMEKUUTO is a store that sells rice, food products that go well with rice, and fashionable kitchen utensils and goods. The store has independently inspected rice from all over Japan and carefully selected 40 varieties of rice by rice masters and packaged them in PET bottles. All are rinse-free and come in 2-packs, so it is convenient to taste the brand rice you are interested in. The cute packaging makes a great souvenir. From Aomori, the lineup includes five varieties of rice: "Bolt from the Blue Sky," "Tsugaru Roman," "Masugura," "Asayuki," and "Natural Farming Rice. There is also a series of minor grains and brown rice that do not require soaking, which are also very popular.

PeboRa 400-600 yen
Shelf life: 1 year from the date of milling

KOMEKUUTO Misawa

• 154-264 Komaki, Inuochise, Misawa-shi, Aomori-ken MAP
• 5 min. by cab from Misawa Station
• 10:00-18:00
• Sunday, Holidays
• 0176-27-1265
• Free of charge

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Gokashishi Osaka-ya "Take Nagashi

Founded in 1630, Osaka-ya is a long-established confectionery shop that was authorized by the Tsugaru Domain. Inside the store, a peony, the family crest of the Tsugaru domain, is decorated on a chest of drawers, giving a sense of tradition.
The signature product, "Take-nagashi" is a rice cracker with the aroma of buckwheat and a hint of honey sweetness, and the formula has not been changed at all in the 245 years since it was first sold. Its greatest feature is its thinness. When you open the can, you will find more than 100 pieces of rice crackers packed tightly together.
According to the 13th generation owner, "It is the most time-consuming snack. To ensure uniform taste and thinness, the honey filling is changed depending on the season, and the crackers are still baked by hand, one by one, by craftsmen.

Bamboo stream 1,620 yen
Shelf life: 4 months after production

Osaka Sweets Shop

• 20 Honmachi, Hirosaki-shi, Aomori-ken MAP
• Take Dote-machi Circulation Bus from Hirosaki Bus Terminal, get off at Daigaku Byoin-mae Bus Stop, and walk 3 minutes.
• 8:30-18:00 (8:30-17:00 on Sundays)
• New Year's Day only
• 0172-32-6191
• Free of charge

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Kaiundo "Manji monaka" and "Takamaru-kun sable

Kaiundo, located in the center of Hirosaki City, is a long-established Japanese confectionery established in 1879. The famous confectionary "Manji Monaka" is a historical item that was created in 1906 (Meiji 39) on the 300th anniversary of the death of Lord Tameshinobu Tsugaru, who was permitted to use the swastika, the banner of the Tsugaru domain. It is made with white bean paste sprinkled with azuki beans and has an elegant sweetness. There is also a cherry blossom-colored Manji monaka sold from spring to early summer, which has a soft aroma of cherry blossoms. Also recommended is the sable branded with Hirosaki City's character "Takamaru-kun. It is characterized by its buttery aroma and crunchy texture, and the flavors of green angelica and red cherries add a nice accent.

Manji monaka: 141 yen
Shelf life: 10 days

Takamaru-kun sable 346 yen
Shelf life: 3 months after manufacture

Kaiundo

• 83 Dote-machi, Hirosaki-shi, Aomori MAP
• Take Dote-machi Loop Bus from Hirosaki Bus Terminal, get off at Nakadote-machi Bus Stop, and walk shortly.
• 9:00-18:00
• Tuesdays
• 0172-32-2354
• Designated Parking available

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Café de Ami "Cosmopolitan Pie

Quality pies are available at the European Cuisine Restaurant in Goshogawara City. There are always 10 to 12 types of pies available, including traditional European-style pies, apple pies made with local red beans, and seasonal fruit pies. All pies are baked the night before, as letting the finished pies rest overnight deepens their flavor. The popular "Cosmopolitan Pie" is an excellent example of a gratin pie, with juicy shrimp and chicken in a crispy crust, and a thick white sauce. Warm it lightly in a toaster oven and microwave it for 20 seconds to enjoy its luxurious aroma and texture.

Cosmopolitan Pie Whole (21cm) 2,800 yen
Keep refrigerated and it will taste good for 3 days.

Café de Ami

• 175-1 Funabashi, Oaza-Harami, Goshogawara City, Aomori Prefecture MAP
• 9 minutes by cab from Goshogawara Station
• 10:00 - 21:00
• Closed on Tuesdays and irregular holidays
• 0173-34-6072
• Free of charge

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Kyokando "Rokan" sweets

Established 46 years ago, "Confectionery Studio Kyokando" offers a variety of original Western-style confections, including those made with ingredients from Aomori Prefecture and Towada.
One of their specialties, "Rokan," is a white bean paste sandwiched between sponge dough and coated with a layer of dough. The beautifully shining emerald green appearance is very impressive.
Rokan" refers to the highest quality jade. The owner made the confectionery after the poet Kujo Takeko once wrote a poem comparing it to the color of Lake Towada.
The chewy yokan and sponge go well together, and the smooth red bean paste has a refined sweetness. The sweet bean paste is filled with finely chopped Aomori apples "Benidama" and rum raisins, making it a flavorful gem that fits the catchphrase "a jewel scattered with Aomori's bounty.

Rokan 150 yen
Shelf life: 2 weeks

Confectionery Workshop Kyokando

• 20-25 Higashijubancho, Towada-shi, Aomori-ken MAP
• 21 min. by cab from Misawa Station or Shichinohe-Towada Station
• Store 9:00-22:00, Cafe-20:00 (L.O.19:30)
• No holidays
• 0176-22-0976
• Free of charge
• Rokan may not be available, so please check before visiting. Reservations accepted until the day before, from 10 pieces

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Hanaman Foods "Nakayoshi

Nakayoshi" is a long-selling product that celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. It combines high-quality squid landed at Hachinohe Port with a special cheese that took three years to develop.
The aromatic cheese and fluffy texture of the squid are exquisite, and it goes well with both tea and sake, making it a staple of Aomori souvenirs. In addition to the "Original" shown in the photo, "with black pepper" and "with Camembert" are also popular, and it is recommended to buy three kinds to compare them.

Nakayoshi: 497 yen and up (price varies depending on size)
Shelf life: 90 days from the date of manufacture

Hanaman Foods (in-house sales space)

• 24-11 Mishimashita, Shiragi-cho, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture MAP
• 8 min. walk from Mutsu Minato Station
• 8:00-17:00
• Sunday
• 0178-33-0353 (Representative)
• Free of charge