Culture Akita Kanto Lantern Festival 2020 Hitoshi Kawai Dokkoisho! The multiple meanings of this word are a reflection of the complex emotions going through the lantern bearer’s min...
Culture Kubota Castle Hitoshi Kawai Honor or wealth, which would you choose? Relive the dilemma of General Satake.
10 Culture The Last Blossoms of Kakunodate Bonson Lam By the beginning of May, the last cherry blossoms of Kakunodate have bloomed and are being blown away by the spring breeze. G...
11 Culture Zero Odate Art Unit Jeremy Yap Zero Odate Art Project is based in Odate City and it hopes to promote Odate to Japan and the world
6 Culture Cosplay and Manga Mania in Akita Bonson Lam Sighted in an obscure room in Akita is a treasure trove of cosplay masks & Mizuki Ichiro posters.
6 Culture Akita Kanto Matsuri Festival Bonson Lam The heroics of the lantern bearers loom large and you can come close and personal with the teams vying for the best kanto bea...
Culture Oyu Stone Circles Justin Velgus The Oyu Stone Circles Site in Akita Prefecture is home to two prehistoric creations constructed by Jōmon era citizens. Japan ...
Culture Yokote Kamakura Museum Justin Velgus This museum may be small, but it's not everyday you can see "kamakura" or igloos each and every season.
Culture Akita Neburi-Nagashi Hall Justin Velgus At this small museum, you could easily spend more than an hour if you want to practice kanto lantern balancing with friends. ...
Culture Keminkaikan: Akita's Hidden Theater [Closed] Janessa Landry Hidden in the middle of Akita city is a theater that houses many different talents. If you are interested in traditional perf...
