The online magazine, ‘Good Morning Aomori,’ explores various topics including local resistance to a wind project on Aomori’s Hakkoda mountain, entertainment suggestions, features on unique shark species, and managing seasonal depression. The magazine also invites contributions from JETS living in Aomori Prefecture, offering a platform to share various forms of content including photos, writing, and more.
The online magazine, ‘Good Morning Aomori,’ explores various topics including local resistance to a wind project on Aomori’s Hakkoda mountain, entertainment suggestions, features on unique shark species, and managing seasonal depression. The magazine also invites contributions from JETS living in Aomori Prefecture, offering a platform to share various forms of content including photos, writing, and more.
The online magazine, ‘Good Morning Aomori,’ explores various topics including local resistance to a wind project on Aomori’s Hakkoda mountain, entertainment suggestions, features on unique shark species, and managing seasonal depression. The magazine also invites contributions from JETS living in Aomori Prefecture, offering a platform to share various forms of content including photos, writing, and more.
The online magazine, ‘Good Morning Aomori,’ explores various topics including local resistance to a wind project on Aomori’s Hakkoda mountain, entertainment suggestions, features on unique shark species, and managing seasonal depression. The magazine also invites contributions from JETS living in Aomori Prefecture, offering a platform to share various forms of content including photos, writing, and more.
📷: Imabetsu Coast. Digital. Columns Media Bug: Understanding the Concept of Love Love abound! This latest edition of our beloved column welcomes the beginning of warmer days through the celebration of love! It features apt recommendations of music by Hideki Naganuma and video games like Love Choice, whose storyline puts your decision making to the …
The online magazine, ‘Good Morning Aomori,’ explores various topics including local resistance to a wind project on Aomori’s Hakkoda mountain, entertainment suggestions, features on unique shark species, and managing seasonal depression. The magazine also invites contributions from JETS living in Aomori Prefecture, offering a platform to share various forms of content including photos, writing, and more.
Columns Media Bug: Enter the (Cerebral) Cortex Explore more media recommendations this year’s first edition, featuring a Pokémon miniseries, a surreal short film that you can watch on Youtube, and more! Featured Photo Contributor Good Morning Aomori is looking for new photo contributors. Any JET living in Aomori Prefecture is eligible to submit their photos for the …
The online magazine, ‘Good Morning Aomori,’ explores various topics including local resistance to a wind project on Aomori’s Hakkoda mountain, entertainment suggestions, features on unique shark species, and managing seasonal depression. The magazine also invites contributions from JETS living in Aomori Prefecture, offering a platform to share various forms of content including photos, writing, and more.
Aomori City (Digital). 📷: Sabrah Paul Columns JETFUEL: 1 December 2023 Catch up on the latest updates about Japan’s natural energy markets and new efforts to diversify renewable supply changes in the most recent installment of JETFUEL. Media Bug: Murder! Mystery! MACHINIMA! Come and explore more of Connor’s recommendations in this month’s newest article, featuring …
The online magazine, ‘Good Morning Aomori,’ explores various topics including local resistance to a wind project on Aomori’s Hakkoda mountain, entertainment suggestions, features on unique shark species, and managing seasonal depression. The magazine also invites contributions from JETS living in Aomori Prefecture, offering a platform to share various forms of content including photos, writing, and more.
Columns JETFUEL: 15 October 2023 In this article, learn how Japan’s history of extensive deforestation and logging, decreasing self-sufficiency, and struggles with regulation points to complex environmental challenges. All about Sharks: Pancakes on the Seafloor This article discusses the characteristics, habitats, and human interactions of two types of flat-bottomed sharks – the critically endangered Japanese …
Columns JETFUEL: 1 October 2022The first installment of this month’s article features information about government intervention in wind farming, free electricity in Kyushu, and decreasing LNG demands. Featured Photo Contributor Good Morning Aomori is looking for new photo contributors. Any JET living in Aomori Prefecture is eligible to submit their photos for the site. If you’d like …
Gappo Kōen (Digital). 📷: Imani Doyle Columns JETFUEL: JETFUEL – 1 September 2023 This month’s article features briefs on radioactive waste, Japanese-South Korean relations, and the impact of wind turbines on the local eagle population. Featured Photo Contributor Good Morning Aomori is looking for new photo contributors. Any JET living in Aomori Prefecture is eligible to submit …
All About Sharks: Close to Home Learn about the some new species of native sharks, including the spotless smooth-hound and banded houndshark. Miso Hungry: Recipe Translations from Cookpad® – Part 13 The final recipe installment of Miso Hungry is an easy and tasty omelette recipe you can make in minutes! Featured Photo Contributor Good Morning …
Columns All About Sharks: Don’t Mix Them Up In this article, learn how to differentiate between some interesting sharks with equally interesting names. JETFUEL: Jet Fuel 15 June 2023 Ever wonder why it’s so hard to throw stuff away in Japan? In this article, take a dumpster dive into the history and future of getting …
Columns All About Sharks: Weird Sharks! What do a goblin, a viper, and frills all have in common? They make up some weird-lookin’ sharks. Today Kaye introduces three of the odder sharks. JETFUEL: JETFUEL – 15 May 2023 In this month’s deep dive, Matthew breaks down the energy consumption of the Shinkansen, especially in comparison …
Happy spring! The cherry blossoms have bloomed and we’re well on our way to warmer temperatures (please). In case you don’t already have hanami plans, here’s a few well-known sakura matsuri. Enjoyyyy~ Tsugaru Side Nanbu Side Columns All About Sharks: The Number One Sharks! Kaye introduces four new sharks which are renown for being number …
As mentioned in March Volume II, spring is a time for new beginnings. Time moves ever onwards and with it our lives move inexorably towards horizons new. With that in mind… Hello everyone! I’m Alex, first year ALT in Hirosaki–the little city in the shadow of Mt. Iwaki. I’ll be helping Hayley out as editor …
To all my Aomori peeps, either fresh and green like an avocado or well aged like a mature Parmesan, congratulations on making it through the heart of winter. We might not be completely scot-free (it snowed in Aomori City on April 1st last year, the cruel joke) but it is rather warm for mid-March and …
Ricefield Snow Art, Inakadate, Aomori 📷: Hayley McVicar New Column: All About Sharks The first new column of the new year starts today! Let’s give a big baby shark doo doo doo doo doo doo (have fun singing that all day mhuahaha) welcome to Kaye Scheidler, second year Hirosaki JET. This column is going to …
Welcome back to Good Morning Aomori and Happy 2023! I hope everyone was able to relax and enjoy some quality time with their kotatsu over the holiday season. We may still be hibernating as the weather outside truly is frightful (there’s currently a blizzard raging in Aomori City), but there’s tons of winter festivals to …
Winter is upon us. Its beauty, its furry–its all here. As I sit in the office looking at dreamy pictures of blue bird days on Hakkoda in years past, the reality and ferocity of winter assails the windows just outside by means of a lovely little whiteout. All this to say, happy winter everyone! I …
New Column: Hana Madoi A new monthly (sometimes bimonthly) column from second year JET and new GMA writer, Mina Wagner, releases today! In Hana Madoi, Mina will spotlight the plants found here in Aomori with a focus on the flaura of the season. Think sakura in April, cosmos in September, and–as you can see by …
New Column: Sakura, Soseki and Shingeki No Kyojin A new monthly column from second year JET and new GMA writer, Marco Blasco, launches today! In Sakura, Soseki, and Shingeki No Kyojin, Marco aims to understand aspects of Japanese culture through the media and pop culture that incorporates it. It will be less of an explicit …
Happy fall/autumn everyone! I hope you’ve been enjoying the cooler morning and evenings and the slowly relinquishing grasp of that extreme summer humidity. The leaves are starting to change and I personally am of the conviction that Aomori is one of the most underrated places to enjoy koyo, or the changing of the leaves. Every …
The time is nigh!!!! As a third year living in Aomori City who has yet to see Nebuta (no it’s fine, I’m so jetlagged, I’ll see it next year…smh), I’m losing my cool. Not that I had any coolness to begin with really. But ya’ll I’m so pumped, as evidenced by my insanely packed schedule …
It’s time for ajisai!!!!! When I arrived in Japan many moons ago, sadly I was Group B and it was August. Not only did I miss Nebuta (I’ll never forgive myself for not fighting through the jet lag on August 7th), but I also missed the wondrous season of hydrangeas. Although it is accompanied by …
Personally I can’t get enough of the rice fields in any season (winter included), but especially once they’ve been flooded and they’re just sprouting through. Is there anything more Japanese countryside in the summer than that? Considering I’ve never experienced a summer festival in Japan (thanks COVID), I think so. Get out there and enjoy …
Columns The Pilgrim’s Book: Gentei Gentei Gentei Pokere explains the significance of gentei, especially relating to goshuin, and introduces seven more, slightly well-known shrines and temples around Aomori. Media Bug: Tacos and Chainsaws and Bears, oh my! Brent introduces various short manga he has enjoyed via three deep dives and six haiku reviews. Nom Nom …
Columns All About Sharks: Tip of the Fin In this interesting article, learn about three different sharks with three slightly different fins. JETFUEL: 15 September 2023 Almost everywhere on Earth suffered record heat this summer, including Japan. In this article, find out about some of the ways this changing climate is affecting Japan. Featured Photo Contributor … Continue reading
Columns The Pilgrim’s Book: Goshuin Manners In the third installment of The Pilgrim’s Book, Pokere walks us through the basic manners one should follow when requesting a goshuin. He also introduces us to our friendly neighborhood temples and shrines around Aomori Prefecture. Chrysanthemum Roots: Open for Submissions: Gekiga and Japanese Comics In Brent’s final installment … Continue reading
New Writer Hot off the grill! Read all about it! Etienne van Rooyen is defrosting Miso Hungry and serving up his own interpretation. Every month Etienne will be translating a recipe from Japanese to English and testing it out to teach us the process and present the results. In today’s first edition, Recipe Translations from … Continue reading
Columns Aomori AJET Events: AAJET Hanami 2022 Your new Aomori AJET council is hosting their first event of the year: hanami! Read on for the details of when, where, cost, and extra activities, including embroidery kits and a nomihoudai! The Pilgrim’s Book: A Brief History of Goshuin This month, Pokere teaches us a bit more … Continue reading
Columns Media Bug: The Girl with the Yellow RosesPokere takes a look at Yoshiya Nobuko, specifically Kibara (Yellow Rose), from the collection of tales from Hana Monogatari (Flower Stories), giving us a little taste of the shojo and yuri genres. Negative Space: Making the Rough Guide to Aomori CoversAsthrea offers us a unique look into … Continue reading
New Column: The Pilgrim’s Book A new monthly column from current Media Bug contributer, Pokere Paewai, starts today! Every month, Pokere will teach us a bit about the history of goshuin and then offer some of his recommendations around Aomori Prefecture. Columns The Pilgrim’s Book: What are Goshuin? In the first edition of this new … Continue reading
Columns Dark Tales from the Desk(warmer): Cat Bones Years ago, I was living in Japan while doing some translation work for a Shibuya-based company. I worked 14 hour days, 6 days a week, and was still seen as a slacker. The money was good, though my coworkers treated me like hell, so I stayed for … Continue reading
New Writer Fresh out of the oven like a fully-loaded, twice-baked potato: first-year JET, Kat Stevens, is taking over the column Nom Nom Tabemono starting today! Each month, Kat will cook something oishii and teach us her recipe, sprinkling in some trivia, adding a dash of budgetary awareness, and serving it alongside an adorable onigiri … Continue reading
Columns Media Bug: Sakigake and SakugaIn the final installment of Media Bug this year, Pokere takes us through Cromartie, a parody of the yankii manga genre from the 70s and 80s, and explains the brilliance behind limited animation. Negative Space: Homework for LifeAsthrea shares the most important lesson she’s learned from the YouTube course she’s … Continue reading
Hi, I’m Hayley Hello, everyone! For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Hayley McVicar (she/her). I am currently an RR in East Tsugaru and a high school ALT in Aomori City. During December, I will be learning the ropes and taking over posting duties from the current Head Editor, Joshua Dolphin, … Continue reading
New Column: Chrysanthemum Roots A new monthly column from GMA writer Brent Peters launches today! In Chrysanthemum Roots, Brent will explore the history of Japanese media. Cels at Work: Animation Before Astro Boy, the first article in the series, focuses on the birth of Japanese animation, taking a look at the often-overlooked early days before … Continue reading
Columns Aomori AJET: Ajigasawa Cabin PartyAJET shares the details of their upcoming Cabin Party, the traditional welcome party for new JETs in our prefecture. The event will be on November 6th, and it includes a BBQ, costume contest, bingo, bonfire, s’mores, and jello! Mediabug: The Prince and the RavenPokere introduces us to an anime in … Continue reading
Columns Dark Tales from the Desk(warmer): I’m done with my boyfriend’s body pillow collectionBy Roo Hamilton.Wilbur and I started dating a few months ago. We’d met at a games night at a mutual friends house and he seemed alright. We were spooky in the same ways and I got goosebumps when he rolled the letters … Continue reading
By Catherine Truluck Have you ever considered how certain labels are attached to the spaces we inhabit? Is it just the existence of certain people in those spaces that define them in those ways, or are the external forces that perceive them the ones who determine their values? In this vein of questioning, what makes … Continue reading
Bella’s Bera-Bera By: Isabella Tiberi We’ve likely all seen pictures of Hugh Jackman sporting Wolverine’s signature sideburns and those dehydrated, unhealthy-yet-scrumptious abs from the first X-Men trilogy released in the 2000s. But I always manage to raise a few eyebrows when I tell people that Wolverine is fluent in Japanese and even has a wife … Continue reading
by Tacara Elliott As many of you probably already know, direct flights from Aomori to Seoul opened in January of this year, so Meghan and I took the opportunity to hop on a short flight to Incheon during spring break in March to FINALLY step foot in Seoul (It’s been a bucket list place of … Continue reading
By Kaye Scheidler Welcome back to another installment of All About Sharks! This time we will look at two species that you may know as the harmless dogs of the sea. These species are known for their calm temperaments, making them easy for humans to handle. This image of them being ‘as harmless as dogs’ … Continue reading
The 2024 edition of Media Bug introduces a new format with a headlining game, “Psychonauts”, and two featurettes, including “Pokemon Concierge” series and “Opal” film. Each offers unique storytelling and visual experiences. Continue reading
By Kaye Scheidler Sharks are predators near the top of every food chain they occupy. This much is common knowledge. However, there are three exceptions. These sharks are the largest fish in the ocean and are filter feeders whose diet largely consists of plankton, similar to many species of whales. We have already covered one … Continue reading
The 2024 edition of Media Bug introduces a new format with a headlining game, “Psychonauts”, and two featurettes, including “Pokemon Concierge” series and “Opal” film. Each offers unique storytelling and visual experiences. Continue reading
By Tacara Elliott The day that I’m writing this, February 5th, is the six-month anniversary of my living and working in Japan. I’ve made it through the trials and tribulations of the adjustment phase and have finally started to find my own rhythm. Within the past six months, my perceptions of what I think and … Continue reading
The 2024 edition of Media Bug introduces a new format with a headlining game, “Psychonauts”, and two featurettes, including “Pokemon Concierge” series and “Opal” film. Each offers unique storytelling and visual experiences. Continue reading
By Kaye Scheidler This month is a special edition about rare and mysterious sharks that even shark scientists don’t know much about. Some of which don’t even have English Wikipedia articles written up. Rarely seen and with little records, these sharks are elusive and scratch that part of my brain that loves a good mystery. … Continue reading
Bella’s Bera-Bera By: Isabella Tiberi You know every year, you get that burst of energy during the start of January (or after the first hangover of the year, depending on how wild your New Year’s Eve was)? You make your list of the things you want to get done this year, you look proudly at … Continue reading
or How I Learned to Love the Sex Bob-omb By Conner BloomerDecember 15, 2023 Welcome to a very merry Media Bug (for real this time). Last week we celebrated the surprise revenge of Halloween, but we have entered the Holiday season in earnest. As the winter continues to encroach and the blankets pile on, you … Continue reading
by Kaye Scheidler Greetings! I have been sick with the flu for the past week which means I have not had access to my lovely lovely shark encyclopedia to complete this month’s article. However, I do have access to a brand new shark encyclopedia that I recently bought because I have no self-control so let … Continue reading
When I received my JET placement, my first reaction was “What the hell is that?” I went from being really excited to go to Japan to a bit skeptical and disappointed when I googled Aomori on the map. For reference, my preferred prefectures were Kyoto, Hyogo, and Fukuoka (as I’m sure was the same for … Continue reading
By Conner BloomerNovember 15, 2023 Cheating is a most dangerous, thrilling game, is it not? Perhaps you wish to sneak a peek at a deck of cards in a high-stakes gamble. Perhaps you wish to steel your wits and hone your memory by counting cards. But beware, as all gambles have a cost, and when … Continue reading
This Ghost is Trickin’!Tony Hawk By Conner BloomerDecember 1, 2023 Ghost Trick is a game where, the less you know going in, the better your experience will be.You can play the beginning of the game for free and it’s available on all major platforms, including Consoles, PC, iOS, and Android. So yeah… go play Ghost … Continue reading
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By Conner BloomerDecember 1, 2023 Welcome to a very merry Media Bug! While the weather outside is frightful, is there anything more delightful than cozying up under the kotatsu and enjoying some Movies, TV, and Video Games? So, fire up your heaters, and pour your warm drink of choice (hot cocoa for me), as we … Continue reading
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Bella’s Bera-Bera By: Isabella Tiberi Winter is starting to rear her cold, frosty head in Aomori, and as a first-year ALT, I’m half-excited and half-apprehensive. I’m excited because I get to see a beautiful winter wonderland full of snowy mountains, ice sculptures, and Christmas markets; it’s like living in a postcard, right? Right? I’m apprehensive … Continue reading
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