12 Rustic Charm at Kuroyu Onsen Amber Mezbourian Get back to basics at Kuroyu Onsen, an old-fashioned hot spring resort dating from 1674, and feel your troubles melt away in the..
6 Spring in Kakunodate Bonson Lam At the end of a long winter, the folk in Kakunodate welcome the first cherry blossoms of spring with a joy in their heart. People..
Beauty & Spa Discover Japan's Roots in Akita Justin Velgus Semboku City and the nearby Towada region highlight some of the very best the northeast Tohoku region has to offer. With a wor..
Activities Cycling and Boating on Lake Tazawa Bonson Lam Immerse yourself in the purity of Lake Tazawa. There is a legend here about a girl called Tatsuko, who thought that by drinking..
9 Mount Akita-Komagatake in Autumn Amber Mezbourian Hike Mount Komagatake in autumn to see spectacular views of colourful foliage juxtaposed against an eerie volcanic landscape.
7 Oga Peninsula at Sunset Dale A. Brown The Oga Peninsula in Akita Prefecture is known for its rich cultural identity, but it also has some spectacular natural beauty..
Activities Cycling in Kakunodate Bonson Lam Part of the charm of visiting an old town like Kakunodate is to slow down to the pace of life here. When you put off the stresses..