Blizzards pummel Japan’s northern city of Aomori yearly, making it one of the snowiest major cities on the planet – and a fantastic travel destination for deep-powder seekers.

The 2013 massive, 489-pound fish came from Oma, Aomori — about a two-hour drive from Aomori City. The bluefin tuna that comes from Oma is said to be the best in the world. The bluefin pictured ...