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Getting Warm: Taking The Plunge In Akita’s Nyuto Onsen

One of the greatest pleasures in traveling through Japan is learning the art of getting soaked. By that, I mean bathing in a hot spring (onsen), a pastime Japanese have enjoyed for centuries because o…

Loyalty And Warmth Close To Northern Country—Visit To The Hometown Of Akita

Seasonal Scenic Northern Akita

Akita Prefecture, with its western side facing the Sea of Japan and located about 450 kilometers north of Tokyo, is the sixth largest prefecture in Japan. It has forests and abundant natural resources…

Akita’s Ancient Fermentation Culture Is A Lively Brew Of Diversity And Innovation

Japanese Sake & Cuisine Central Akita

Fermentation: with its alchemistic powers of transformation, fermenting food can heighten flavor, fortify nutritional qualities, and provide longevity. These days, fermentation gets attention around t…

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Festival

When travelling across Japan, you can't go without experiencing a local festival. Numerous festivals rooted deeply in local environments and religions have been handed down over generations. Here we will introduce you to 5 festivals from parts of Akita that welcome and attract visitors, where you can feel the essence of the local community spirit.

Japanese Sake & Cuisine

Akita has a proud offering of local food, one of the best enjoyments about travel. The Sea of Japan on the west bestows upon us seafood such as seasonal fish great for sashimi, and plump creamy summer oysters. The mountain range 1,000 meters above sea level on the east is the source of pure water and edible wild plants. Here are 5 major foods of Akita including unique local cuisine not found anywhere else.

Onsen (Hot springs)

"Onsen" is an indispensable part of the delights of travelling around Japan. Onsens started off as spas to heal the injured and diseased, and even though they have transformed into desitinations of leisure, they support Japanese people's mental and physical well being to this day. Akita is among the few prefectures with countless Onsens, many of which are acclaimed the best Onsens. We have selected 5 from the variety of unique onsens resorts in Akita.

Seasonal Scenic

Cherry blossoms in the Spring and bright greens in the summer, colorful autumn leaves and the snowy winter. Akita is an epitome of the four seasons Japans, embracing majestic nature with Shirakami Sanchi listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Property. Here are 5 landscapes of Akita selected from timeless beauty of landscapes to spots that had recently been put on the map.

Traditional Craft

Akita is filled with astounding nature of the mountain area, such as part of the Ouu Mountains running 500km longitudinally through the Tohoku region. Woodware made from local timber with skilled craftsmanship passed on over generations have a sense of warmth that cannot be emulated by mass produced items. Here are 5 choicest crafts handpicked from throughout Akita that can become your favorite to take home as a souvenir of your trip to Akita.