Culture Namahage Sedo Festival 2025 Mid Feb The Namahage Festival is held each year on the second Friday, Saturday and Sunday of February, around the time of the old or lunar..
4 Culture The Akita Maiko Nicholas de Thuin Gaviao Meetable Akita maiko in Matsushita, a cafe found in Senshu Park in Akita City, a cheaper option than Kyoto for those who are interested..
Akita Top Things to Do Featured Akita prefecture is located in Northwest Tohoku, stretching along the coast facing the Sea of Japan.
Culture Akita Inu and Akita Prefecture Featured The link bewteen the Akita Inu (Dog) and Akita Prefecture
Culture A Healing Trip in Akita Featured I recommend Akita to those who had been to Japan a few times and are trying to seek for a deeper Japan experience in their next..
Activities Nanataki Falls Ben Bloch Less than 20 km southwest of the famous Lake Towada lies another beauty of nature, the Nanataki Falls. Literally meaning “seve..
Activities Tazawako Ski Resort Malcome Larcens Looking for an awesome ski resort with plenty of powder away from the crowds and near some of the best hot springs in Japan. Tazawako..
Area Oga Peninsula The Oga peninsular lies on the western coast of Akita prefecture, along the Sea of Japan. Whilst primarily known for the local Namahage legend—a traditional custom every winter—the region..