Transportation JR Odate Station Jeremy Yap JR Odate sits on the Ou line from Akita Station with Hachiko the dog guarding over the station.
Accommodation Tazawako Youth Hostel [Closed] Bonson Lam While the building is quite large, there aren’t so many guests, giving some sense of community. On the other hand the buildin...
Food Orae Waterfront Restaurant Bonson Lam Orae looks like an Swedish cafe with blonde country log cabin like tables and chairs, but it serves German , Italian and Japa...
Lake Tazawa, Akita Matthew Baxter Lake Tazawa is a breathtaking lake in Akita, Tohoku. What sets this apart from most others is that in addition to being the d...
Beauty & Spa Goshougake Justin Velgus Goshougake in Akita Prefecture was discovered 300 years ago by some weary samurai. The volcanic landscape also held a secret ...
Shopping Goshono's Aeon Justin Velgus Aeon is the largest chain developer of shopping centers in Japan. In Goshono, a suburb of Akita, you can find one the largest...
Food Akita Dining at Kamakura-ya Bonson Lam Experience how food and nature is celebrated in Akita folklore.
Activities The Towada Triangle Hitoshi Kawai Enjoy Nature and Festivals in a hauntingly beautiful lake in Tohoku Japan. Majestic in any season.
Culture Photographic Views of Akita City Dale A. Brown Find the natural and historical beauty of Akita City.
Transportation Akita City by Bus and Foot Bonson Lam Your number 1 guide to getting around Akita city.
Activities What's the Wonder Castle? Justin Velgus Furusato-mura in Yokote is a collection of entertainment venues. You can easily spend a whole day at the attractions. The bes...
Culture Arts and Routes 2020-2021 Kim Bergström A special exhibition taking place at the Akita Museum of Modern Art is titled "Arts and Routes", and it will focus on the the...
Food Orae Lakeside Restaurant Bonson Lam German, Italian and Japanese yoshoku cuisine dominate the menu, with family favorites like croquettes, hamburg patties and gi...
Activities Tazawako Ski Resort Malcome Larcens Looking for an awesome ski resort with plenty of powder away from the crowds and near some of the best hot springs in Japan. ...