Activities Winter Adventure in Akita, Japan Veronica Carnevale Together, the snow sports, sightseeing, and cozy lodging options make Akita a destination winter lovers will not want to miss...
Activities Kakunodate Fire and Snow Festival 2026 Mid Feb The Kakunodate Fire and Snow Festival (火振りかまくら Hiburi Kamakura) takes place in Kakunodate, Akita Prefecture annually on..
Recommended Activities Omagari Hanabi 2026 Late Aug Described by Lonely Planet as "Japan's Olympics of fireworks," the Omagari Hanabi event in Akita has over 100 years of history..
Activities Lake Tazawa 5 (1Review) Lake Tazawa was voted one of Japan's 100 Best Landscapes. The lake's cobalt blue water is so transparent that you can clearly see the fish swimming..
Activities Taihei River Sakura Festival 2026 Mid - Late Apr From around mid to late April in Akita City, the banks of the Taihei River come alive with the color of around 1000 cherry trees..
Activities The Giant Tug of War of Kariwano 2026 Tuesday - Feb 10th Each winter on February 10th the people of Kariwano district in Daisen City, Akita gather together for a giant tug of war that will..
Activities Senshu Park Sakura Festival 2026 Mid - Late Apr Each year during spring, Akita's Senshu Park is filled with color when over 700 cherry trees begin to bloom. The park was built..
Activities Guide to Photography Part 2: Light Ignatius Koh This photography guide tackles lighting conditions that you can almost never control. Hopefully with after reading this, you can..