12 Activities Omoriyama Zoo Akita Jeremy Yap Japanese are fond of animals and with the large expanse of space in Akita, its no wonder Omoriyama zoo is one of the most spa...
Transportation JR Odate Station Jeremy Yap JR Odate sits on the Ou line from Akita Station with Hachiko the dog guarding over the station.
8 Culture Akita City Port Tower Selion Bonson Lam Take in panoramic views from the Mount Chokai to the seas heading to Siberia from Port Tower Selion Akita
Activities Kosaka Mining Office Justin Velgus The Kosaka Mining Office in northern Akita Prefecture is an architectural masterpiece with its Renaissance design, popular in...
Activities Ninja Training and Obstacle Course Justin Velgus The "Field Athletic Center" located near Akita International University is actually a secret ninja training ground. Don't let...
Activities Odaiko Hall, Akita Justin Velgus Since 1989 the Odaiko no Yakata, or the "Odaiko Hall" has been pleasing visitors with its display of international drums. It ...
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 Namahage Museum in Akita Justin Velgus You can’t go anywhere in Akita without seeing references to the demon figures known as namahage. Find out what they are and w...
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.
