The Art of Akita: Discover the Region’s Fascinating Arts & Architecture In our “Art of Akita” series, we explore the region through the eyes of an…
3 Restaurants Where You Can Sample the Tastes of Akita Three restaurants in Tokyo are serving up the rustic flavors of northern cuisine: Here is…
The Land of Akita’s Samurai Stately residences of warriors gone by and a legendary lake await travelers to this region…
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…
Dining in the North: Akita Dining “Namahage” Experience the hearty cuisine and rustic ambience of Akita—without the four-hour train ride. Anyone who…
A Warm Welcome to Yuzawa A group of Akita locals are looking to share the centuries-old appeal of this onsen…
In Search of Ghibli’s Japan A budding tourism agency in Akita is connecting foreign travelers with the anime-inspiring heart of…
A Noodle Fit for Kings In a country where noodle dishes are a daily affair, Akita’s Inaniwa Udon offers an…
