Culture Experience the Sansha Taisai Festival! rachel teo The Sansha Taisai festival takes place every year, and is considered one of the main festivals of the city, taking place at t...
Activities Oze Gourmet Trip Veronica Carnevale Nourish your mind and body in Japan’s unspoilt nature with the Oze Gourmet Trip, held in Oze National Park. This immersive ex...
Culture Towada City Summer Fireworks Festival 2026 Kim Bergström With a history dating back to 1958, the Towada City Summer Fireworks Festival is a fixture on the Aomori events calendar in m...
Culture Chagu Chagu Umakko Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Held on the second Saturday of June every year, the Chagu Chagu Umakko Festival is an event intended to worship Sozen-sama, t...
Culture Japan Mochi Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Mochi is one of Japan's most popular foods, and it's also one of the most versatile – it can be enjoyed in various ways, cove...
Culture Towada Autumn Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The Towada Autumn Festival is a three-day affair filled with colorful floats, mikoshi (portable shrine) parades, taiko drummi...
Culture Noshiro Tanabata 2026 Kim Bergström Held over two days in early August, the Noshiro Tanabata Festival in Akita Prefecture serves as a colorful celebration of Jap...
Culture Nango Summer Jazz Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Held in the Nango district of Aomori's Hachinohe City, the Nango Summer Jazz Festival is one of Japan's leading jazz events. ...
Culture Tricolore Music Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The Tricolore Music Festival has been held since 2004 in the central urban area of Ishinomaki City, and it has become a sum...
Food Akita: Food Guide Farah Bassyouni Akita is a great place to sightsee and is known for its local dishes and cuisine that are bound to make your experience even ...