Takko, town in Sannohe district, Aomori prefecture, Japan
Takko is a small town in the southeastern corner of Aomori Prefecture, surrounded by forested mountains and river basins. The town sits on volcanic soil across hilly terrain, with the Kumabara, Ayome, and Okawa rivers flowing from east to west through the area.
The area has been inhabited since the Jomon period and was later controlled by the Nambu clan. The modern town of Takko began as a village in 1889 and officially became a town in 1928.
The name Takko comes from an old word meaning small hill, reflecting the local landscape. The town's identity is closely tied to garlic farming, which shapes daily life and is celebrated in local festivals and restaurants.
The nearest train station is Sannohe Station on the Aoimori Railway line, from which visitors can reach the town by car or bus. The best time to visit is during garlic festivals, when you can taste local dishes and see farmers at work.
The town produces most of Japan's garlic and is renowned for the Fukuchi White 6 Cloves variety. Snow cover and temperature swings between day and night make the garlic naturally sweeter and less spicy than garlic grown elsewhere.
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