Culture Akita Inu and Akita Prefecture Grant Biberdorf The link bewteen the Akita Inu (Dog) and Akita Prefecture
Culture A Healing Trip in Akita Marie Guirao I recommend Akita to those who had been to Japan a few times and are trying to seek for a deeper Japan experience in their ne...
Activities Nanataki Falls Ben Bloch Less than 20 km southwest of the famous Lake Towada lies another beauty of nature, the Nanataki Falls. Literally meaning “sev...
Area Kakunodate Japan Travel Kakunodate (角館) is a former castle town and samurai stronghold in today's Akita Prefecture. While Kakunodate Castle no long...
Activities Oga City Namahage Ride Ben Bloch An overview of the Oga City Namahage Ride event, as well as a brief description of some cultural highlights in Akita Prefecture.
Transportation Getting From Tokyo to Akita Ben Bloch A brief guide to various transportation options from Tokyo to Akita and back.
Culture Namahage Sedo Festival 2026 Malcome Larcens The Namahage Festival is held each year on the second Friday, Saturday and Sunday of February, around the time of the old or ...
Accommodation Ganiba Onsen Malcome Larcens Set in the Hachimantai National Park on the edge of Akita and Iwate prefectures, with most of the onsen hot springs open to t...
Culture Akita Tour and Yokote Kamakura Snow Festival Marie Guirao The Kanto Matsuri is one of the three major summer festivals in the Tohoku region. The Yokote Kamakura Festival is held every...
Culture The Gem of Japanese Traditional Culture Marie Guirao Japanese traditional culture is in fact much wider and deeper than we imagine, and Akita is no different. A perfect example i...
