Art & Culture

Made in Akita

A vast variety of traditional hand-crafted, bespoke products have been lovingly made for many generations…

Akita’s Daisen: A Garden City That Blooms at Night

Daisen’s history has been cultivated by Japan’s national crop, but it has gained its fame…

Floating Through History: Akita’s Hikiyama Matsuri

Generations past come to vibrant life on the rolling stages of this Akita festival. The…

Kokeshi, From Tohoku With Love

Perhaps the earliest example of the concept of “kawaii” (the quality of cuteness in Japanese culture),…

A Warm Welcome to Yuzawa

A group of Akita locals are looking to share the centuries-old appeal of this onsen…

Bigger Than Life: A Macro Photography Excursion in Yokohama

There’s a wildlife reserve that’s walking distance from where I live in Yokohama. It’s called…