| Hirosaki
is the town where Aimee and I live (this week). It's home
to roughly about 180,000 people (though it feels
smaller). It was home to the Tsugaru Clan for several
years, who ruled the area from Hirosaki. |
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It is often called the
'Kyoto' of the north and the cultural capital of the
Tohoku. It is a castle town filled with temples, shrines,
and beautiful gardens. |
| Fortunately,
unlike Aomori City to the north, Hirosaki was spared from
firebombing by allied bombers, so most of Hirosaki's
traditional buildings were spared, like the Gojunoto
(five storied pagoda). That was built to honor samurai
who died in battle. |
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With an endless supply
of shops and markets selling everything from traditional
Japanese wares, to the ever popular raw octopus. Hirosaki
really is the place to be. |
