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Unusual Attractions in Aomori

Showa Daibutsu: The Great Showa Buddha of Seiryuji

The tallest bronze seated statue of the Buddha in Japan.

Sannai Maruyama Ruins

These Japanese ruins have been brought back to life with elaborately recreated buildings.

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Inakadate Tanbo Art

Giant art made in Japanese rice fields.

16 miles from Aomori

Kizukuri Station

A train station decorated by a giant replica of the ancient Shakōki-dogū figurine.

18 miles from Aomori

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Mojie Apples

Orchardists use sticky stencils and the power of the sun to turn apples into art.

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