9 Food Farmers & Fishmongers Market Akita Bonson Lam The Akita Citizens Market is where locals come to find out the freshest fish, fruit and vegetables.
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 ...
Transportation Akita Airport Justin Velgus Akita airport is located about a 30 minute drive from downtown Akita City, the prefecture's capital. There are domestic fligh...
Accommodation Tazawako Rose Park Hotel Keith Wyss The Tazawako Rose Park Hotel is situated right on the shore of beautiful Lake Tazawa, a caldera lake of about 20 km circumfer...
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 ...
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. ...
Food Hinaiya Chicken Restaurant [Location Closed] Hitoshi Kawai Find out what true Akita chicken cuisine is like at Hinaiya
