Akita Art Village: Experience the Wonders Of Warabi-Za Dance and Theater Troupe Based in Akita’s Semboku City, the Warabi-za dance and theater troupe has put on 250…
Explore Noshiro, Akita’s “Wood Capital” and Home to an Enthralling Summer Festival Though Noshiro’s primary claims to fame are its wood industry and its basketball team, the…
The Art of Akita: Explore the Region’s Creative Cuisine In our “Art of Akita” series, we explore the region through the eyes of an…
The Art of Akita: Where There’s Poetry in Nature In our “Art of Akita” series, we explore the region through the eyes of an…
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…
