Tsugaru Chokubai, Farm Products Direct Sales Centerつがる市農産物直売所

Preserving Tsugaru’s Food Culture for the Next Generation

Blessed with relatively clear weather and marked temperature differences between day and night, the climate and natural conditions of the Tsugaru Region nurture rice, vegetables, and fruits that fill the direct sales market with vibrant, seasonal produce. The facility also serves as a community exchange hub, carrying forward Tsugaru’s food culture through local dishes passed down across generations and initiatives aimed at sharing these traditions with the next generation.

Savor Signature Specialties of the Tsugaru Region, Aomori

In addition to local specialties such as Shitogi Mochi (traditional pounded rice cake), Nama Tokoroten (fresh agar jelly with a firm texture), and Sushiko (rice-based pickles), the market also offers seafood and dried fish sourced from the west coast. The on-site dining area serves spicy miso ramen. Located in Tsugaru City, Aomori, this direct sales market presents a satisfying culinary spread shaped by the intersection of agriculture, fishing, and regional tradition.