Culture Kakunodate - a Trip Back in Time Steve Morton Kakunodate: Experience ancient Japan in one of the few places where you can escape the chaotic and modern metropolis. Visit the..
Museums Oyu Stone Circles Justin Velgus The Oyu Stone Circles Site in Akita Prefecture is home to two prehistoric creations constructed by Jōmon era citizens. Japan s..
10 Festivals The Last Blossoms of Kakunodate Bonson Lam By the beginning of May, the last cherry blossoms of Kakunodate have bloomed and are being blown away by the spring breeze. Gr..
Culture Akita Kanto Lantern Festival 2020 Hitoshi Kawai Dokkoisho! The multiple meanings of this word are a reflection of the complex emotions going through the lantern bearer’s mind..
Culture Akita Museum of Art Victoria Kamila The Akita Museum of Art plays homage to Tsuguharu Foujita, with a permanent collection tracing his life and works. His Book of..
Arts & Crafts 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..
Culture Animate Anime in Akita Bonson Lam Animate is an Aladdin’s cave of treasures, a complete one stop shop for anime, comics and games. Founded in 1983 in Ikebukuro,..