Culture Our Lady of Akita Catholic Church Bonson Lam Seitai Hoshikai in Japanese means the Institute of the Handmaids of the Holy Eucharist. It is a community of nuns living a life..
Culture Akita Inu and Akita Prefecture Featured The link bewteen the Akita Inu (Dog) and Akita Prefecture
Culture Akita Dog Museum in Odate Jeremy Yap Learn about the Akita dog with photos, information and exhibits. The Museum was built to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the..
Festivals Yokote Kamakura Festival Japan Travel Every February, Akita's Yokote transforms into a fairytale landscape dotted with igloo-like structures in a festival dating..
Festivals Akita Kanto Festival Jessica Lin The Kanto Matsuri is also known as the pole lantern festival. It is a Tanabata related celebration in Akita City held annually from..
Culture Namahage Sedo Festival Malcome Larcens The Namahage Festival is held each year on the second Friday, Saturday and Sunday of February, around the time of the old or lunar..
14 Street & Urban Kakunodate Samurai Village Akita Michelle Madden Travel back in time to this well-preserved samurai district
Festivals Celebrate Winter in Akita Featured Akita Prefecture offers visitors a host of festivals to liven up the cold winter months.