Tsuruta Town in Kitatsugaru District is located in the Tsugaru Plain and is the nation's leading producer of Steuben buns. It is also known as the first town in Japan to introduce school lunches. The region has a breakfast ordinance, which requires school lunches to only include rice. Tsuruta Town in Kitatsugaru District, which is committed to promoting children's health, is home to a large tree called Todoroppo. This 370-year-old tree is a precious specimen designated as a natural monument. The town also hosts the Tsuruta Festival Fireworks Display every summer. The fireworks reflected on the lake create a beautiful and romantic atmosphere, making it a symbol of summer.