Hachinohe residents gathered on Tanesashi Beach on March 11 to remember the victims and devastation on the 14th anniversary of the East Japan Earthquake The unprecedented 9.0-magnitude earthquake subsequent tsunami and Fukushima nuclear power plant meltdown struck the eastern coast and caused significant damage nationwide on March 11 according to Japan’s National Police Agency During the annual “HUMANBAND on 311” memorial event marking the moment the earthquake struck 14 years ago Tanesashi Beach is about an hour away from Misawa Air Base by car and one is still missing due to the devastation The annual memorial event is meant to remember the victims unite in prayers and keep the memories for future generations according to “HUMANBAND on 311” organizers Sign up for our weekly newsletter of articles from Japan What the next chapter of his career holds remains to be seen Hanyu will skate the fifth and final performance of his first professional ice show at Flat Hachinohe in Aomori Prefecture where he is scheduled to speak to media afterwards He will also perform on Friday and Saturday in Hachinohe Hanyu held two shows at Pia Arena MM in Yokohama on 4 and 5 November to a sellout crowd The Olympic Winter Games are just a TICKET away 🏂❄️🎿 Sign-up to get a reminder of when the next tickets go live and all the latest news of your favourite national Olympic teams and athletes trying to qualify It is not currently scheduled to be aired internationally Share your travel photos with us by hashtagging your images with #visitjapanjp The Hachinohe Sansha Taisai Festival, the largest summer festival in the Hachinohe region of Aomori Prefecture, will be held from July 31st to August 4th. The highlights are the ancient shrine procession of the city's three shrines and the parade of ornate shrine floats. The shrine procession centers around the mikoshi (portable shrine) and various local performing arts such as Daikagura, a children's procession, and toramai (tiger dances) are displayed. Browse the JNTO site in one of multiple languages 12 Apr 2025 05:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}FC Osaka won 1–0 over Vanraure Hachinohe on Sat Predicted lineups are available for the match a few days in advance while the actual lineup will be available about an hour ahead of the match The current head to head record for the teams are FC Osaka 1 win(s) Have scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches Who won between FC Osaka and Vanraure Hachinohe on Sat 12 Apr 2025 05:00:00 GMT?FC Osaka won 1–0 over Vanraure Hachinohe on Sat 12 Apr 2025 05:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches FC Osaka is playing home against Vanraure Hachinohe on Sat Aomori — Someiyoshino cherry blossoms of a specimen tree were confirmed to be blooming on Wednesday at Tatehana Park in Hachinohe and members of a local group which observes cherry blossoms at the park declared the bloom had begun please disable the ad blocking feature and reload the page This website uses cookies to collect information about your visit for purposes such as showing you personalized ads and content By clicking “Accept all,” you will allow the use of these cookies Users accessing this site from EEA countries and UK are unable to view this site without your consent the bloom is occurring two days later than last year The leader of the group said: “I’m relieved the cherry trees have bloomed as usual I hope you will come and see the cherry blossoms in full bloom from now until the end of next week when you will be able to enjoy a cherry blossom petal blizzard.” Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting © 2025 The Japan News - by The Yomiuri Shimbun As the temperatures start to warm in the northern regions of Japan it’s time to get out and enjoy a day trip or two only a 30-minute drive from Misawa Air Base is a good destination to enjoy the great weather and great attractions Here are three great spots to visit in Hachinohe City make sure to time an early morning visit to Mutsuminato Fish Market and over 50 shops at the market and lining the street to the JR Matsuminato Station were buzzing with activity The “Isaba no Kachha,” literally “fish mothers” is what the women selling fish at the market are called were hawking a variety of seafood from their stalls you’re likely to catch the fish mothers tending to their stalls I made sure to stop for a delicious breakfast at one of the market restaurants I got a sashi and shellfish set with white rice and miso soup on the side a Shinto shrine known for beauty but also its over 40,000 umineko black-tailed sea gulls The gulls vacation at the shrine from February through August so make sure to borrow an umbrella before you start your hike up the shrine steps to avoid getting an aerial splattering but the main shrine had to be reconstructed after a fire in 2015 Take in the impressive grounds and buildings of the shrine which is thought to bring good fortune for fishermen make your way through the pine woods along a coastal trail to Tanesashi Kaigan This unusual beach is not sandy but instead a green lawn spreading straight to the shoreline I could not help but keep inhaling the cool It was hard to believe that such a scenic coastal area was devastated by the deadly Tsunami triggered by the 9.0 earthquake that shook the nation in 2011 military members from nearby Misawa AB and beyond arrived to lend a hand as part of Operation Tomodachi Though the area has recovered in the 13 years since the devastating disaster the connection within the local community and the signs of renewal remain Visit it yourself and enjoy what the unusual coastal city has to offer – noon (close Sunday and second Saturdays every month) Today's print edition Home Delivery Aomori police have arrested the former head of a hospital in Hachinohe and his brother who was a doctor at the hospital for allegedly concealing a case of a patient at their hospital killing another patient They are accused of issuing a false death certificate that said the patient had died of illness the former head of the Michinoku Kinen Hospital on Friday and raided the hospital and other locations the same day who was murdered by another patient at the hospital in March 2023.googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1499653692894-0'); }); Investigative sources said Saturday that the brothers have denied the allegations The two were sent to prosecutors the same day In a time of both misinformation and too much information quality journalism is more crucial than ever.By subscribing Your subscription plan doesn't allow commenting. To learn more see our FAQ Sponsored contents planned and edited by JT Media Enterprise Division Your browser does not support JavaScript, or it is disabled．Please check the site policy for more information National Report Aomori Prefecture—More than 200 death certificates were issued under the name of a doctor with dementia at a hospital here where officials are believed to have attempted to conceal the murder of a patient The death certificates were found during a search of Michinoku Kinen Hospital in April 2023 over suspicions that former hospital director Takashi Ishiyama tried to cover up the fatal stabbing of a patient They are believed to have listed “pneumonia” as the cause of death in a certificate given to the victim’s family Pneumonia was also listed as the cause of death in about 70 percent of the more than 200 certificates issued between April 2021 and March 2023 under the name of the doctor who was hospitalized with dementia Police are investigating the doctor’s work record and whether widespread malpractice was committed at the hospital The Ishiyama brothers were arrested on Feb 14 on suspicion of falsifying documents to conceal a crime a 59-year-old patient at Michinoku Kinen Hospital attacked his 73-year-old roommate by repeatedly stabbing him in the eye with a toothbrush handle The killer was arrested on murder charges and sentenced to 17 years in prison The two brothers are accused of giving the bereaved family a false death certificate listing pneumonia despite being fully aware that the patient was murdered in the hospital Investigators are trying to determine the motive behind the suspected cover-up and the extent of any wrongdoing at the hospital nurses contacted at least one of the Ishiyama brothers immediately after the fatal stabbing in 2023 the brothers did not arrive at the hospital until the following morning The hospital is known to have a doctor’s residence nearby which allowed it to be exempt from the requirement of having a doctor on duty overnight It remains unclear where the Ishiyama brothers were on the night of the murder According to a former doctor at the hospital it was usually Tetsu’s duty to respond to nighttime emergencies The incident has sparked serious concerns regarding the hospital’s operations and the overall quality of health care services in the area and typically accommodates around 270 inpatients According to a senior doctor from the local medical association the hospital plays a vital role in the region’s health care system as it often accepts patients turned away by other hospitals The doctor expressed concerns about the pressure Michinoku Kinen Hospital was under due to the strained local medical network suggesting that the hospital may have reached its breaking point (This article was compiled from reports by Junichi Obata 2 men arrested over fake death certificate for murder victim 6 years sought for ex-doctor in ‘mercy killing’ of ALS patient Student dies in Nagoya after intern bungles diagnosis Murder suspect hoped to emulate ‘mercy killing’ doctor in manga Information on the latest cherry blossom conditions Please right click to use your browser’s translation function.) 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Vanraure Hachinohe is playing home against FC Gifu on Sat The northernmost area of Honshu – Accessible from Tokyo in less than 3 hours by Shinkansen Bullet Train The Hachinohe Area is made of 7 towns and villages surrounding Hachinohe City – a unique area and a warm-hearted community and fascinating traditional culture when you explore Japan’s Northern Frontier The region offers opportunities that are only possible in the Japanese countryside. The Hachinohe Sansha Taisai has been celebrated over hundreds of years – Local community groups create stunning floats and parade them around the streets of the city The city is taken over by stunning statues of mythical figures This is your opportunity to see a traditional festival full of local passion and an exciting atmosphere Once you have experienced the excitement of Hachinohe City, experience pristine nature as you hike the Michinoku Coastal Trail The full trail runs 1,000km all the way down to Soma City in Fukushima Prefecture any point on the trail will showcase the incredible Japanese coast If you would prefer to take it easy and live like a real Hachinohe citizen, join them at the Tatehana Wharf for the biggest morning market in Japan Every Sunday thousands of locals gather to enjoy fresh local food and produce from fruit and vegetables to seafood fresh from the Hachinohe fishermen’s catch The market is not only famous for its food If you want an authentic Japanese experience Despite the image of railway travel as being from a bygone era the beautiful TOHOKU EMOTION only made it’s debut in 2013 Each carriage is decorated in the motif of traditional crafts from around the Tohoku region Some of the trains run along the coast and provide incredible ocean views and panoramas of the beautiful natural landscape of Northern Japan The train route lets you experience about 60 kilometres of natural beauty and a luxury meal The train includes a private compartment railcar and open dining railcar with a luxury meal and a spectacular view, as well as live kitchen space railcar where you can see the chefs preparing meals using local ingredients. The menu also offers different meals on each leg of the journey, so you can enjoy a meal on the outward journey and a dessert on your return.  The train runs between Hachinohe in Aomori prefecture and Kuji in Iwate prefecture. Why not travel in style, stay cool in the summer and enjoy your trip through the gorgeous Hachinohe area in a unique and beautiful train? Make the journey as special as the destination! The train usually runs on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and National Holidays There are plenty of incredible places to visit in Japan outside of the “Golden Route”. Hachinohe is a great choice for traditional culture, incredible food and unspoilt nature. Add it to your itinerary. HACHINOHE, Aomori — The New Ohashi bridge spanning the Mabechi River in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, opened to traffic on March 22 after seven years of construction. To use this site, please disable the ad blocking feature and reload the page. This website uses cookies to collect information about your visit for purposes such as showing you personalized ads and content, and analyzing our website traffic. By clicking “Accept all,” you will allow the use of these cookies. Users accessing this site from EEA countries and UK are unable to view this site without your consent. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. The bridge, which connects the city center to an industrial road and a coastal industrial zone, is expected to revitalize the regional economy through increased flow of goods and people. The new bridge is a municipal road connecting Numadate and Hattaro in the city. According to the municipal government, the Ohashi bridge was originally built in 1955, but its corrosion due to aging and its narrow width became a problem, leading to the construction of the new bridge to start in fiscal 2018. The new bridge is approximately 300 meters long and 11.5 meters wide. It has a one-lane road in each direction and sidewalks that are 2 meters wide each. The total cost of the project was approximately ¥10.3 billion. On March 22, a commemorative ceremony with a brass band performance and a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held with about 150 people, including city officials and local elementary and junior high school students, in attendance. Hachinohe Mayor Yuichi Kumagai said, “I hope that the reborn bridge will be loved by citizens and link to the future.” Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting, readable fomat. As mainland Japan enters the muggy, dreary tsuyu rain season, you mustn’t forget that the humidity is the perfect environment for some of the most stunning flowers of the season. Although not as famous as the cherry blossoms in the spring, summer’s roses, hydrangeas and irises are just as beautiful. At Hachinohe Park, a short 40-minute drive from Misawa Air Base, you and your whole family can enjoy the sprawling botanical garden as well as a zoo and children’s amusement park. The rose garden at the park boasts over 650 rose bushes spanning dozens of varieties. Some include those named after royal figures like Queen Elizabeth and Japan’s Empress Michiko and Princess Aiko. Roses in the park’s garden are in full bloom, so make sure to get over to the park soon. Address: 33-2 Tenma, Tokaichi, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture 031-0012 Sign up for our weekly newsletter of articles from Japan, Korea, Guam, and Okinawa with travel tips, restaurant reviews, recipes, community and event news, and more. 20 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Albirex Niigata won 1–1 (4–2) over Vanraure Hachinohe after penalties on Thu Haven't kept a clean sheet in 6 matches Who won between Vanraure Hachinohe and Albirex Niigata on Thu 20 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT?Albirex Niigata won 1–1 (4–2) over Vanraure Hachinohe after penalties on Thu 20 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT.InsightsHaven't won a match in 12 attempts Vanraure Hachinohe is playing home against Albirex Niigata on Thu 09 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}SC Sagamihara won 2–1 over Vanraure Hachinohe on Sun The current head to head record for the teams are Vanraure Hachinohe 4 win(s) Have scored 3 goals in their last 5 matches Who won between Vanraure Hachinohe and SC Sagamihara on Sun 09 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT?SC Sagamihara won 2–1 over Vanraure Hachinohe on Sun 09 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches Vanraure Hachinohe is playing home against SC Sagamihara on Sun Aomori — The ninth annual Sports Yabusame in Hachinohe was held at Kushihiki Hachiman Shrine in the city of Hachinohe The event has been held since 2016 as a way to familiarize people with the history of the prefecture’s Nanbu region Thirty-six riders competed in this year’s event were judged based on the time it took them to complete the 180-meter course and how many times they hit the three targets set up alongside it The individual division had separate groups for the general and advanced competitors competitors dressed in traditional Japanese clothing skillfully rode their horses and showed off their magnificent archery skills The audience applauded when competitors’ arrows successfully hit the targets “The bow and arrow were slippery because of the rain but I was able to keep in tune with the horse as usual,” said Aoi Fuse with a smile was the winner in the individual division’s advanced group Aomori Prefecture—Residents can now use an ice skating rink here to cool off and chill out With rising heatstroke cases due to global warming the government is urging municipalities to open air-conditioned public spaces for people seeking relief from the heat is one of 72 facilities the Hachinohe government designated as a cooling center in July The rink is currently hosting more than 300 speed skaters from Japan and abroad for their summer training is kept at a chilly 13 degrees to preserve the rink’s ice where the public can watch skaters heat up the ice The lounge area outside the spectator seats is considerably warmer at around 25 to 26 degrees “A bit of movement between the spectator seats and the lounge helps even out physical conditions,” 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incorporated stopover in one of the best foodie destinations in the country Hachinohe’s huge and vibrant culinary scene seems disproportionate to its small population you’d be forgiven for assuming limited food options But with thousands of tons of seafood pouring into the city’s ports each morning from its famed flying squid to fatty Hachinohe maeoki mackerel here the decadence of the freshest and finest ingredients is simply woven into the very fabric of community life From sunrise to an after-dinner tipple, there are plenty of experiences and dishes to whet the appetite for any food lover. Here's why your stomach deserves a sojourn in the Hachinohe area of Aomori Morning markets are quintessential to Hachinohe culture and early risers are rewarded with a breakfast like no other From Mondays to most Saturdays, wake with the sun and head to Mutsuminato Station Morning Market Known as the ‘Kitchen of Hachinohe,’ this atmospheric post-WWII Showa-era fish market allows you to put together your own breakfast Wander the stalls and buy small amounts of fresh sashimi and side dishes from the vendors Then take your selections to the seating area out back where you can buy a bowl of rice and miso soup and tuck into the freshest breakfast bowl around literally meaning the “market mothers,” with their distinctive handkerchief headscarves and woven baskets upon their backs they are honoured by way of a statue out the front of the market If you can time your visit for a Sunday from mid-March to December, you absolutely cannot miss the lively Tatehana Ganpeki Asaichi or the Tatehana Wharf Morning Market this 800-meter-long wildly popular breakfast spot boasts approximately 350 stalls and plenty to write home about including delectable fried chicken wings worth indulging in despite the early hour Senbei-jiru is unique to Hachinohe and a must on any culinary to-try list This hearty soup is usually made with chicken or mackerel along with vegetables in a soy sauce-based broth What makes this local soup really special is the Nanbu senbei crackers that are broken up and added during the final stages of cooking While senbei are most commonly made with rice these local specialty crackers are made from wheat a reflection of the conditions of the area that aren’t well-suited to rice production and have resulted in a special culinary culture in which wheat-based ingredients feature heavily Nanbu senbei can be bought and eaten as a snack as-is or when added to Senbei-jiru cooked al dente for a slightly soft yet chewy texture meaning ‘food made from flour,’ to try includes Hashikami Wase buckwheat noodles hittsumi soup dumplings and grilled kushi-mochi It doesn’t get any more Hachinohe than the image of fishermen and the jagged Tanesashi coastline Fishermen’s Stew is Tanesashi’s signature dish comprising of seafood from the day’s catch making it an excellent way to sample seasonal ingredients Visitors wanting to try it can book a fishermen’s hot pot lunch experience, actually made by local fishermen at Tanesashi Fishing Port. The experience, one of several available from the local tourism office includes after-meal coffee and banter with the fishermen whose intimate knowledge of the local area will no doubt give you a deeper understanding of Hachinohe and its connection to the sea Thanks to these bookable activities organising a memorable seafood dinner in Hachinohe couldn’t be any easier Visitors can reserve a barbecue seafood dinner on the Tanesashi Coast and enjoy a locally sourced feast by the campfire – or opt for a glamping day trip with luxurious tents then after-dinner stargazing to the sounds of the waves on the grassy lawn which includes an early-morning outing to Tanesashi Fishing Port to make your selections direct from the day’s catch served to you that evening at a local French restaurant An interesting way to enjoy French food with a local twist is during the winter Hachinohe Bouillabaisse Festival held in February-March each year the area’s restaurants and hotels take the French classic bouillabaisse and each create a unique dish that celebrates Hachinohe’s local produce by using no less than four seafood ingredients from the Port of Hachinohe While seafood naturally has pride of place in Hachinohe, so does the locally raised beef and chicken from nearby Gonohe Kuraishi beef or Kuraishigyu is an award-winning beef renowned for its highly marbled meat and melt-in-your-mouth texture Shamorock Chicken is an original breed to Aomori developed by combining the Aomori-native ‘Shamo’ and the ‘Plymouth Rock’ breeds Taking the best qualities of each and twice as long to rear it is said to result in a superior concentrated ‘chicken’ flavour Now you know why those chicken wings taste so good You may think of garlic as simply a seasoning, but in the nearby town of Takko, garlic takes centre stage. Known as the ‘Town of Garlic,’ Takko produces an incredible 80 percent of Japan’s domestic crop Here you can try the town’s specialty Garlic Steak with Rice and have an entire garlic-centric meal including garlic cola and garlic ice cream Afterward, cleanse your palate in the town of Nanbu where its impressive array of fruit varieties has earned it the reputation of ‘The King of Fruit in the North.’ A fun way to sample the town’s produce is to book a fruit parfait experience during which you can make your very own sumptuous dessert with seasonal fruits visitors can try a “smoking experience,” which involves mixing fragrant wood chips from local fruit trees to create an original blend By far the most exciting way to end a day in the Hachinohe area is to visit Hachinohe Yataimura Miroku Yokocho a series of narrow alleyways of some couple of dozen permanent yatai food stalls and bars Each yatai only seats around eight people and is the perfect place to grab some light and tasty Hachinohe ramen and taste the varieties of local sake on offer The warm atmosphere and conversation with curious locals make it easy to linger despite the early morning market wake-up call The most convenient way for many travelers to reach Hachinohe is by train It takes just under three hours to get from Tokyo to Hachinohe by the Japanese shinkansen (bullet train) Tickets cost ¥13,000-¥19,000 ($120-180 USD) This article was written in partnership with Visit Hachinohe. This story was crafted collaboratively between Visit Hachinohe and Lonely Planet. Both parties provided research and curated content to produce this story. We disclose when information isn’t ours. Determines the concept, provides briefing, research material, and may provide feedback. We provide expertise, firsthand insights, and verify with third-party sources when needed. A walking event was held on Sunday along Tanesashi Coast in Hachinohe to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the opening of the Michinoku Coastal Trail By Futoshi Mori / Japan News Senior Writer The nature trail traverses approximately 1,000 kilometers along the Pacific coast of the Tohoku region About 400 participants enjoyed the eight-kilometer and five-kilometer courses on the beautiful sunny day The Michinoku Coastal Trail is one of the long-distance trails being developed nationwide by the Environment Ministry and spans the four prefectures of Aomori The trail was developed as a reconstruction project following the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake the entire route linking Hachinohe in the north and Soma Fukushima Prefecture in the south was opened to the public Not only can people enjoy walking and taking in the magnificent nature of Tohoku but they can also support its reconstruction by eating and staying there while getting a close-up view of the current state of the region as it continues to recover from the disaster Sunday’s event was organized by the Environment Ministry and the Michinoku Coastal Trail walk committee with support from The Yomiuri Shimbun and others and Japan Airlines Co.’s Tohoku Branch Office The opening ceremony was held at Kabushima seaside park the starting point for the eight-kilometer course honorary advisor to the committee and former speaker of the House of Representatives said: “Since the earthquake struck 13 years ago people have been working together to recover from the disaster I hope you will see the power of their efforts.” Senior Vice Environment Minister Motome Takisawa said: “Ministry of the Environment officials have chosen this trail after walking along the coast themselves The project has created exchanges between visitors and local people and is attracting attention from overseas as well.” Hachinohe Mayor Yuichi Kumagai called on visitors to “enjoy the charm of the Tanesashi Coast feeling the importance of environmental preservation interacting with local people and the power of reconstruction.” After an appearance by Pokemon characters and Aomori-native and celebrity Ourin on stage with those taking the five-kilometer course joining them along the way At the Tanesashi Coast Information Center – the end point of both courses – children were delighted to have their pictures taken with the Pokemon characters Walking events will also be held in Miyako visit the English website of the Michinoku Coastal Trail of the Environment Ministry https://tohoku.env.go.jp/mct/english/  Aomori Trail Walk Winds through Fields and Pines, Bathed in Sea Breeze; Path Reaches Down to Fukushima Pref. This work, VP-26 Participates in Joint Exercise with JMSDF Air Patrol Squadron Two, by PO2 Aubrey Stueven, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright This webpage uses Cookies and JavaScript in order to work properly We strongly recommend to enable those technologies in yur browser In case of wrongly displayed content you can request necessary information at e-mail address wwwadmin@mzv.cz Hachinohe Umineko Marathon is a marathon with a tradition dating back to 1983 The marathon is a local event with significant importance where both female and male runners compete annually at the classic half marathon’s distance of 21.0975 kilometers The route spreads along a picturesque costal landscape and it is a pleasant event for families with children The tradition of presentation of the Ambassador’s Cup made of Czech glass started in 2019 and it reflects the friendly relations between the Czech Republic and Japan Representing the Ambassador of the Czech Republic at this year's ceremonial event of the 43rd edition of the marathon was the Deputy Head of Mission who presented the Ambassador's Cup made of hand-cut Czech glass at the marathon It was the third time in a row that the Ambassador's Cup was presented at this marathon run May 24, 2025 František Host & Mayumi Somekawa Duo Concert May 28, 2025 Štěpán Pácl's production of Karel Čapek's "The Mother" May 31, 2025 Bohemian Philharmonic: The 10th Anniversary Concert Jun 4, 2025 František Host & Yuya Tonouchi Duo Concert named after the river that flows next to it Our tipple here is the Sugidama Junmai Ginjo sake which earns its moniker from the balls of dried cedar leaves that are often found hanging outside of breweries fruity and a good starter sake for newbies Get your weekly dose of armchair travelling An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.0 jolted a wide area of northeastern Japan early Tuesday quake registered lower 5 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale of 7 in areas including Hachinohe and Misawa in Aomori Prefecture according to the Japan Meteorological Agency A woman in her 70s in Hachinohe was taken to hospital after she fell out of bed and injured her left wrist while a woman in her 80s injured her head as she fell upon standing up There were no reported injuries in Iwate Prefecture The agency warned that earthquakes with a seismic intensity of around a lower 5 could continue in affected areas for about a week The temblor measured 4 in many other areas of the two prefectures The epicenter of the quake was in northern Iwate Prefecture at a depth of about 71 kilometers It initially said the preliminary magnitude was 6.1 with a focus depth of 80 km No abnormalities were detected after the quake at the Onagawa or Higashidori nuclear power plants located respectively in Miyagi and Aomori prefectures Neither plant was operating at the time of the quake said the quake did not affect the operation of its reprocessing plant in Rokkasho Strong earthquake hits Tokyo, nearby areas, no tsunami warning issued M5.4 quake hits Japan's Fukushima Pref., no tsunami warning issued To have the latest news and stories delivered to your inbox Simply enter your email address below and an email will be sent through which to complete your subscription Please check your inbox for a confirmation email Thank you for reaching out to us.We will get back to you as soon as possible For more information and to get planning, visit visithachinohe.com even the fastest shinkansen takes the better part of three hours It’s a long ride — a distance of some 400 kilometers in all almost as far north as you can go on the Pacific coast of Honshu But there are numerous reasons for making that trip As the second-largest city in Aomori Prefecture Hachinohe boasts one of the nation's biggest fishing ports That means you can expect to find some of the finest and freshest seafood especially at the city’s wholesale outlets and renowned early-morning markets.googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1499653692894-0'); }); This was one of the primary considerations that spurred chef Ryohei Ikemi to move to the city almost 15 years ago with his wife who is both a trained pastry chef and sommelier would be a receptive location for the high-quality Italian cuisine that is Ikemi’s specialty The NYK chartered wood chip carrier MV Crimson Polaris that broke up Thursday morning off the coast of Hachinohe NYK said the vessel split in two at 4:15 a.m and oil from the vessel has spilled into the water “The amount is currently under investigation,” the company said The wreck of the Crimson Polaris is located about 4 km offshore Hachinohe Port on the northeast coast of Japan’s Honshu island where it ran into trouble Wednesday morning during heavy weather “Crimson Polaris… was swept away by a strong wind while anchored and resultantly ran aground off Hachinohe in Aomori prefecture at around 7:35 am (JST) on August 11,” NYK said in an earlier update A photo released by the Japanese Coast Guard shows a large oil slick coming from he vessel All crew members were rescued from the vessel prior to it splitting up and are reported in good condition NYK is currently chartering the 2008-built Panama-flagged dedicated wood chip carrier from owner MI-DAS Line S.A The ship manager is reported to be Misuga Kaiun Co On-site response is being carried out by the Japanese Coast Guard “NYK has organized a crisis management center led by NYK president Hitoshi Nagasawa to rapidly address the situation The company is cooperating with related parties based on advice from the Japan Coast Guard Company personnel have been sent to the site and necessary support will be provided to the shipowner and ship-management company We hope the situation will be bought to a safe and timely conclusion,” NYK’s update said An update from the company early Friday morning (Japan Standard Time) said the ship was carrying 1,550 metric tons of heavy fuel oil and about 130 metric of diesel oil it is not known how much oil has spilled into the water The crack initially occurred between the No and the stern appears to have become stranded on the seabed “The shipowner and ship-management company are currently in discussions with relevant authorities and salvage companies concerning towing and treatment of the separated hull with the prevention of environmental pollution being given the highest priority We are carefully monitoring the situation,” the company said The cause of the accident is under investigation and authorities are conducting an interview with the ship’s captain and updates delivered daily straight to your inbox A catastrophic engine failure aboard the towing vessel Johnny M led to a serious fire that caused $3 million in damage highlighting critical safety vulnerabilities in marine fire protection systems... 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Subscribe to gCaptain Daily and stay informed with the latest global maritime and offshore news Stay informed with the latest maritime and offshore news For general inquiries and to contact us,please email: [email protected] To submit a story idea or contact our editors, please email: [email protected] For advertising opportunities contactEmail: [email protected]Phone: +1.805.704.2536 Essential news coupled with the finest maritime content sourced from across the globe In regard to the grounding of wood chip carrier Crimson Polaris that occurred off the coast of Hachinohe on August 11 the bow part of the fragmented hull was towed into Hachinohe Port by a salvage company arranged by the ship’s owner Due to the weather and sea conditions, the work to remove the oil from the bow of the vessel at sea was expected to take a long time and in order to make the work smoother and safer the shipowner and ship-management company towed and moored the vessel in Hachinohe Port with the understanding and cooperation of the local government The salvage company will remove the remaining oil from the bow of the ship and unload the cargo.If all goes well the removal of the remaining oil will be completed in mid-September and the unloading of the loaded cargo will be completed at the end of September.As for the stern section the Japan Coast Guard and related parties are continuing their investigation NYK will continue to make every effort to resolve the situation as soon as possible in cooperation with the shipowner ship management company and other related parties Sign up for gCaptain’s newsletter and never miss an update The 3,147 dwt Russian cargo vessel Pavel Grabovskiy is awaiting rescue in the Sea of Azov The vessel suffered a hull breach on February 16 An emergency response team in Russia’s Pacific port of Nevelsk is preparing to pump out fuel from a Chinese bulk carrier that ran aground over the weekend Feb 9 (Reuters) – A district in Russia’s Sakhalin region has been put on high alert after a Chinese cargo ship ran aground off the southwest coast of the Sakhalin Island For general inquiries and to contact us,please email: [email protected] To submit a story idea or contact our editors, please email: [email protected] For advertising opportunities contactEmail: [email protected]Phone: +1.805.704.2536 Hachinohe Shuzo is a prominent brewery in Aomori that brews world-renowned sake It is also heralded for its traditional wooden main building and red-brick warehouses—a perfect fusion of Japanese and Western building styles All six of the buildings were constructed during the Taisho era (1912-1926) and have been designated as Registered Tangible Cultural Properties by the Japanese government and important landscape architecture by Hachinohe City the brewery’s brand Mutsu Hassen has received both domestic and international awards and is a perfect companion to almost any type of cuisine Tours that explain the brewing process and the history of this brewery are available with advance booking and tasting sessions can be arranged for a small additional charge take the Tohoku-Hokkaido Shinkansen to Hachinohe Station (2 hrs take the Hachinohe Line to Mutsu-Minato Station (14 min.) This traditional brewery contains six buildings that are now designated as Registered Tangible Cultural Properties The Hachinohe Shuzo Company supports the region’s cultural heritage by hosting exhibitions and concerts in other buildings not used for sake production https://www.mutsu8000.com/en/kura/#Kengaku This work, Japan, US Military Cleanup Hachinohe Fuel Stations, by Jerry Foltz, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright you can reduce the power consumption and CO2 emissions generated by the website's screen display The news on this website is as of the date announced and may change without notice Home » Video: Japan Coast Guard’s New MQ-9B SeaGuardian video and photos by Yoshihiro Inaba from Hachinohe Air Base in Aomori Prefecture The base of operations is the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Hachinohe Air Base in Aomori Prefecture the MQ-9B can fly for more than 24 hours and has a cruising speed of 230 km/h It can depart from Hachinohe Air Base and fly over Japanese territorial sea in Honshu Shikoku and Kyushu before heading back to base operators and maintenance personnel are outsourced to save manpower related to operations and currently 20 people from General Atomics and 4 people from JCG are involved in operations The operations center to control the MQ-9B is located in a hangar at Hachinohe Air Base Inside of it is a station for the Coast Guard officers who oversee operations but plan to operate multiple aircrafts from FY2023 onward JCG also operates manned aircraft such as the Gulfstream V and Falcon 2000 The Coast Guard is seeking to make more efficient use of these manned aircraft by operating them in combination with the slower but longer range MQ-9B the JCG has no previous experience operating MQ-9B class UAVs and currently imposes various restrictions on their operation in order to enter the Sea of Japan from Hachinohe Air Base the shortest distance over land is not possible and the aircraft must fly over the Tsugaru Straits The introduction of UAVs for the JCG was prompted by the Japanese government’s decision in December 2016 to adopt a new policy for maritime security The policy is designed to strengthen the functioning of the JCG in response to the recent activity of Chinese fishing and government vessels in the waters around Japan it was decided to consider the introduction of UAVs for the purpose of continuous monitoring of these foreign vessels especially those operating within Japan’s vast Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) are the sixth largest in the world: It would be difficult to keep watch of such a vast area with manned aircraft and patrol vessels alone In 2020, the JCG conducted operational testing of the MQ-9B at Hachinohe Air Base with a total of 13 flight tests totaling 147 hours the JCG has confirmed that the MQ-9B has a long range has the same or better surveillance capabilities as a manned aircraft can be finely controlled via satellite communications has a secure control system against jamming and can automatically avoid collisions with other aircraft The decision was made to begin operations in 2022 Naval News brings you news coverage of the latest naval defense shows & events We are also reporting on naval technology from all over the world much more so than during the quake we had experienced two days prior I rushed to the bridge to check the surrounding conditions and noticed black and white smoke emanating from a nearby factory I reassured the visiting elementary school students—some of whom were quite scared by the shaking—that "as long as you're aboard this ship 　The quake was less of a threat to the ship than the tsunami that followed After initial warnings predicted a 1 meter tsunami I immediately suspended loading operations and ordered all personnel aboard At the time I was relatively relaxed because I expected the ship to safely withstand the tsunami at 15:30 the forecast height of the approaching tsunami was revised to 8 meters the ship could be thrown upon the seawall and heavily damaged I wanted to leave port for open water as soon as possible but this typically requires about 40 minutes Not enough time remained to escape ahead of the leading waves Ensuring the safety of ship and crew is the highest priority for the captain of any vessel but the CHIKYU is tasked with a unique mission and a tight expedition schedule The stress of making a decision was enormous because there is simply no substitute for the CHIKYU in earth exploration Tsunami hits the CHIKYU at port of Hachinohe on 11 March 2011 - Part1 Tsunami hits the CHIKYU at port of Hachinohe on 11 March 2011 - Part2 Heart-shaped "Junoheart" cherries were auctioned Tuesday for the first time this year in northeastern Japan with a pack containing 15 of them in top quality selling for 300,000 yen Developed by Aomori Prefecture and known for their high sugar content of 20 percent the cherries hit the market in 2019 and are getting shipped to other regions for the first time this year The price reflected "great expectations," a local government official said following the auction at Hachinohe's central wholesale market Junohearts of more than 31 millimeters in diameter which also have particularly good color and gloss are given the premier brand name "Aomori Heartbeat," a pack of which went for the price tag "I hope this will help attract attention for its debut outside the prefecture," said winning bidder Nobuhiro Umeta who heads the Hachinohe branch office of Nagatsukaseika an intermediate wholesaler in Chiba near Tokyo The cherries will go on sale from July at major department stores in Tokyo and Osaka Square watermelons ready to be shipped across Japan Premium Japan watermelon price in 1st auction this yr drops sharply Pacific bluefin tuna stock to reach int'l recovery target by 2024 Yuzuru Hanyu will become the first figure skater ever to have a solo ice show at Tokyo Dome one of Japan's biggest entertainment venues The two-time Olympic gold medalist said Monday his next ice show where he wrapped up his first set of ice shows titled "Prologue," that began a month earlier in Yokohama "Please come to receive my gift of new stories and programs," Hanyu said after his performance that featured two kinds of quad jumps and three triple axels in front of about 3,000 fans at the Flat Hachinohe ice arena and choreographer Mikiko will work on the Tokyo Dome show Hanyu announced his retirement from competitive figure skating and became a professional skater IN PHOTOS: Yuzuru Hanyu ice show Focus features two in-depth reviews each month of fine art Tokihiro Sato with an early version of his "RearCarmera," a camera obscura on wheels that demonstrates how light from objects is transformed into moving images The salvage company will remove the remaining oil from the bow of the ship and unload the cargo the operation will be completed in mid-September and the remaining cargo will be discharged at the end of the same month It is estimated that the forward section contains around 1,140 tonnes of heavy oil. The 49,500 dwt ship broke apart and started spilling oil on August 12 about 4 km off Japan after running aground at the Hachinohe Port a day earlier The oil spill, which spread around 24 km north of the coastline, reached Japanese shores despite efforts to contain it. NYK has been sending teams to assist with the cleanup operations on the coast of Rokkasho village in Aomori prefecture Approximately 280 tonnes of oil that spilled came from the stern section of the Panama-flagged vessel Salvage options for the stern section are being explored while the Japanese coast guard and related parties are carrying out their investigation A tanker that collects and loads heavy oil from the CRIMSON POLARIS tank has arrived at the port. pic.twitter.com/zeZvnZAlgx A state of towing in the daytime. I was in CRIMSON POLARIS.Pic by Tabuchi (salvage manager) pic.twitter.com/LUM7J96cyV Don't have an account? MORIOKA--Noriko Sugiyama doesn’t quite get why others make a fuss of her art when she simply uses bits of old kimono fabric and obi sashes instead of paint to bring her works to life the 76-year-old chiropractor is an award-winning upcycling artist in Japan and oversees It is quite an achievement seeing as she is self-taught and only took up painting five years ago after finding a packet of marker pens discarded on the street she moved from Saitama Prefecture to the Iwate prefectural capital where she has relatives Sugiyama qualified as a chiropractor and opened her practice the following year Sugiyama came across a packet of 24 colored marker pens discarded at a garbage collection point in front of her home Seeing as they still appeared to be usable she thought it would be a waste to leave the pens and took them home She then bought a small sketchbook and started to draw landscapes in a freewheeling manner Although Sugiyama hadn’t drawn since she was in elementary school she quickly found herself painting trees and rivers without difficulty She wondered that the landscapes of her native Aomori Prefecture in northern Japan where she spent her childhood remained in her head Sugiyama showed her paintings to a friend with a critical eye and was encouraged to enter a contest This led her to submit a painting to the Iwate Arts Festival that year to see what might be possible The artwork was accepted and put on display at the venue She takes pleasure in painting at night after work Sugiyama didn’t take any lessons from anyone and simply draws whatever comes to mind She now has at least 200 works under her belt she used water to blur the ink and added paint when she was drawing she remembered that her mother had stored numerous kimono and obi in chests of drawers Deciding she could use them for her artworks Sugiyama shredded the textiles and pasted them onto a drawing in place of paint It turned out to be a piece of recycled art featuring a range of colors--red yellow and gold--and other flamboyant hues of the traditional garments She felt she had a better chance of her works being evaluated without prejudice if she could show them overseas Sugiyama boned up on how to submit her works to an exhibition that was being held in Paris in 2020 The artist kept submitting her works to overseas contests winning honorable mentions and prizes on more than 20 occasions Her paintings were also showcased at Salon d’Automne an annual art exhibition held in Paris since 1903 that featured works of famous Japanese painters in 2022 and again last year saying they were filled with happiness and poetry “Her works have won praise for the ‘vertical harmony’ created through the use of transparent fabrics,” said Hideo Saito head of the Nippon Saibi-kai art association “When you start painting at an advanced age your life experiences become apparent in your works.” one of her patients offered to help manage her artistic endeavors This led to Sugiyama holding solo exhibitions in Morioka and her hometown in Aomori Prefecture in 2023 Sugiyama hosted a workshop at a cafe in Morioka in October that year to encourage others to try her techniques The event received favorable reviews from the participants who said it allowed them to express their inner feelings Her freewheeling style may explain the happy faces of some children with intellectual disabilities when they see her artworks At least one of them won a prize at an exhibition held in 2023 I want to spend that money to create a forum where people with disabilities can present their own works,” the Sugiyama said She has recently begun drawing under the theme of prayer The sources of her imagination include the lone “miracle pine tree” in Rikuzen-Takata which survived the 2011 earthquake and tsunami disaster and a “gassho dogu” clay figurine with clasped palms that was unearthed from an archaeological site in Hachinohe The artifact dates to the Jomon Pottery Culture Period (c “I want to promote the theme of prayer to the world especially now when our minds are so unsettled because of armed conflicts,” Sugiyama said She is currently working on a work at the request of the organizer of an exhibition to be held in Italy in April Painting believed to be by Hokusai found in near mint condition Artist thrilled by surprise email on where painting ended up Celebrated artist Mirocomachiko on island life Yayoi Kusama retrospective in Tel Aviv a strong peace message Long-lost hanging scroll by Taikan Yokoyama finds a new home a dedicated wood-chip carrier chartered by NYK was swept away by a strong wind while anchored and resultantly ran aground off Hachinohe in Aomori prefecture at around 7:35 am (JST) on August 11 a portion of the ship’s wood-chip cargo was lost from the damaged part of the hull NYK is currently confirming the amount of cargo and the impact on the sea area at the site All crew members have been evacuated from the ship with the cooperation of the Japan Coast Guard and those seafarers have been confirmed to be safe NYK is currently chartering this ship from the shipowner NYK has organized a crisis management center led by NYK president Hitoshi Nagasawa to rapidly address the situation We hope the situation will be bought to a safe and timely conclusion and oil from the vessel has spilt into the ocean The amount is currently under investigation The split hull is about 4 kilometers offshore and the on-site response is being carried out by Japan Coast Guard patrol boats Top News,Events CSN is excited to announce the launch of a new high-level event that will be happening yearly ‘The 1st CSN Greece Shipping Debate’ Top News,Cyprus C.M.C.L Cyprus Marine Club Limited (CMC) hosted Members Get Together with a presentation from Mr Top News,Greece In the face of unpredictable provisioning costs and longer lead times MCTC has reinforced its commitment to supporting vessel… World,Word newsletter The British International Freight Association has launched a cargo community advisory body which will undertake a lot of the activity previously… Design & Development by P.KAN.DESIGNER Design & Development by P.KAN.DESIGNER A cargo ship broke into two pieces after running aground in a northern Japanese port and is spilling oil into the sea All 21 Chinese and Filipino crew members were safely rescued by the coast guard The 39,910-ton wood-chip carrier Crimson Polaris went aground Wednesday while sailing inside Hachinohe Port but suffered a crack which widened and eventually caused the vessel to split into two early Thursday Officials were trying to contain the oil spill The amount of oil leaked is under investigation The broken hull of the Panamanian-registered ship has drifted about 4 kilometers off the coast Fresh fires on oil tanker off Sri Lanka under control 3 fishing vessel crew members die in collision with cargo ship Japan ship deviated from shipping lane before Mauritius impact Mauritius oil slick spreads 10 km from where ship ran aground This 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The page may not be displayed properly if the JavaScript is deactivated on your browser Japanese version By 2021-07-01T02:27:39+01:00 A box of 15 premium cherries sold for ¥450,000 (approx US$4,000) during the first auction of the season at a wholesale market in Hachinohe The large ‘Juno Heart’ cherry variety was developed by the Aomori Prefectural government Premium cherries with a width of 31mm or more are sold under the brand ‘Aomori Heartbeat’ 'The attention level is higher than last year,' said Yoshitaka Yokomachi president of fruit and vegetable distributor Hachinohe Chuo Seika KK 'As they have not been distributed across the country I think business inquiries will continue for a while,” he predicted 26 boxes of Juno Heart cherries and 13 boxes of Aomori Heartbeat cherries produced in the towns of Sannohe and Nanbu neighbouring Hachinohe were auctioned at Hachinohe's central wholesale market of fruit and vegetable intermediate wholesaler Nagatsuka Seika KK was the successful bidder for the box of Aomori Heartbeat cherries 'Many people are surprised at their size and sweetness,” said Nagatsuka “While there are many people who still do not know about them I would like to introduce these cherries to the whole country,' she said Mainichi reports the Aomori Prefectural government plans to launch trial exports of the cherries starting this financial year and they are slated to go on sale at a Japanese restaurant and a confectionery shop in Hong Kong in early July A representative at the prefectural government's general sales strategy division said; 'The great reputation they have in this country could help us market them overseas.' a cherry producer in charge of handling cherries at the Hachinohe Agricultural Cooperative Association added: 'Though the amount produced is still small We would like to establish a production system in which we can distribute them to everyone in the earliest year possible.' Site powered by Webvision Cloud Aomori Prefecture--A single high-end variety of cherry fetched 40,000 yen ($296) during this year’s first auction here of the fruit drawing gasps among bidders and spectators crimson-colored Juno Heart cherry variety were on offer at the morning auction on June 25 The Juno Heart was developed by an Aomori Prefecture-affiliated research center as an upscale gift item They are among the largest of cherries grown in Japan cherries must measure more than 2.8 centimeters in diameter and have 20-degree sugar content only those measuring at least 3.1 cm across are called Aomori Heartbeat A box of 15 Aomori Heartbeat cherries fetched 600,000 yen at the auction a Chiba Prefecture-based company dealing in fruits and vegetables “These are cherries you cannot find anywhere else,” said Kyoko Nagatsuka She said the company will sell the cherries in its shop in Chiba Prefecture close to Tokyo No record price at tuna auction as top bidders eye different fish 2 Gifu Prefecture persimmons net sweet 928,800 yen at auction Bottle of sake made from finest rice auctioned for 840,000 yen Bluefin tuna sells for low pandemic price at Toyosu’s 1st 2021 auction No reproduction or republication without written permission.