Activities Odaiko Hall, Akita Justin Velgus Since 1989 the Odaiko no Yakata, or the "Odaiko Hall" has been pleasing visitors with its display of international drums. It also..
Activities Akita Prefectural Central Park Cameron Langdell Located about 30 minutes from downtown Akita City, this Olympic-esque park contains a wide variety of recreational facilities. Witness..
Activities Things to Do and See around Akita Adrian Qais Most travellers who come to Japan and even people living here never head to northern Honshu, which is packed to the brim with cool..
Activities Mount Chokai Malcome Larcens In Edo period, it was said that getting to the top would provide you some special celestial protection. Climbing the North face..
7 Beach & Island Shirahama Beach at Tazawako Bonson Lam Tazawako or Lake Tazawa is the place of legendary beauty. In ancient times there was a story of a girl who became a guardian dragon...
Activities The Towada Triangle Hitoshi Kawai Enjoy Nature and Festivals in a hauntingly beautiful lake in Tohoku Japan. Majestic in any season.
Activities Odate Rose Festival Kim Bergström Rose fan? The annual Odate Rose Festival takes place at the Ishida Rose Garden in Akita, and the event showcases around 500 different..
