❄️Meet an apple at the end of the snow —— Aomori winter walk

#青森 When I first arrived in Aomori, the air seemed to be filled with the scent of apples and the smell of snow.

In this northeastern city, winter is always white and deep. Snow quietly covers the streets, eaves and sidewalks, and the world seems to have pressed the mute button. There is no bustling noise, only the sound of the wind passing through the street corners and the echo of footsteps on the snow.

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🍎Apple pie and the scenery under the bridge: a heartwarming encounter at A-FACTORY

Walking along Aomori Port to A-FACTORY, it was exactly three o'clock in the afternoon. The sun shone through the thick clouds, and the reflections of the bridge and snow were reflected on the glass windows. I ordered a glass of apple juice and a piece of hot apple pie and sat by the window.

Outside the window is the Aomori Bay Bridge and a row of cute painted apple barrels. Thick snow is piled on the railings, like a dessert gently wrapped in icing sugar. At that moment, everything was just right. The contrast between the warm interior and the cold world outside the window is the most charming tension in Aomori in winter.

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🏮Snow lanterns and quiet street scenes: the poetry of winter in Aomori

Leaving the port and walking into the city, the streets are hung with Japanese lanterns covered with snow. The red and white patterns and full calligraphy strokes embellish the retro atmosphere of the entire city. These lanterns are not set up for festivals, but are part of Aomori's local culture and life.

The snow piles under the eaves are thick but not heavy, but instead cover the streets with a soft filter. There are not many pedestrians, and time seems to be particularly slow. This is not the kind of city where you have to "walk through several attractions", but a place suitable for you to sit down at a corner, order a cup of hot tea, and feel it quietly.

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🚶♀️Travel Notes｜Aomori Winter Tips
• 📍Recommended locations: A-FACTORY, Aomori Bay Trail, JR Aomori Station, Furukawa Market
• 🚉Transportation: Take the Shinkansen from Tokyo to Shin-Aomori Station for about 3 hours, then transfer to the tram or bus to Aomori Station
• 🧣Equipment: Please prepare warm clothes and anti-ski shoes. It is recommended to wear a scarf and earmuffs when the wind is strong
• 🕰️Rhythm: Aomori is suitable for slow travel. It is especially recommended to stay overnight to feel the rhythm of the city under the falling snow