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Beauty and the Namahage Beast
Top Attractions in Akita
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Around Akita
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Upcoming Akita Events
Culture
Paper Balloon Festival in Senboku
The Paper Balloon festival is a very colourful festival in the middle of the Akita winter
Activities
The Giant Tug of War of Kariwano
Each winter on February 10th the people of Kariwano district in Daisen City, Akita gather together for a giant tug of war that will..
Culture
Namahage Sedo Festival
The Namahage Festival is held each year on the second Friday, Saturday and Sunday of February, around the time of the old or lunar..
Where to eat in Akita
Food
Inaniwa Udon & Factory Tour
Hitoshi KawaiDiscover how you can enjoy handmade udon noodles, made to a secret family recipe with Hinaijidori stock.
Food
Kiritanpo
Charlie HuaWhen you spend a day in the kingdom of snow here in Akita, the local speciality Kiritanpo is the perfect winter food for you to..
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Farmers & Fishmongers Market Akita
Bonson LamThe Akita Citizens Market is where locals come to find out the freshest fish, fruit and vegetables.
Places to stay in Akita
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Nyuto Onsen
Steve MortonSet in a beautiful forest covered mountain, Nyuto Onsen is one place very much worth visiting, and one that is very accessible..
Accommodation
Kuroyu Onsen
Keith WyssThe iconic Nyuto Onsen has several hot spring resorts in the beautiful mountains of eastern Akita, which are open from Spring ..
Accommodation
Ganiba Onsen
Malcome LarcensSet in the Hachimantai National Park on the edge of Akita and Iwate prefectures, with most of the onsen hot springs open to the..
Latest Akita Reports
Activities
Mount Chokai
Malcome LarcensIn Edo period, it was said that getting to the top would provide you some special celestial protection. Climbing the North face..
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Akita Dog Visitor Center
Dermot KilloranCome home to Odate, the hometown for Hachiko, whose loyalty inspired millions in Shibuya and around the world
Food
Akita's Kawabata Dori
Sandro BernardinelloAkita is famous for its great food. In Kawabata Dori you will find anything you want to satisfy your culinary desires.