Historical The Kourakukan Justin Velgus The Kourakukan is Japan's oldest traditional operating kabuki theater, located in Kosaka in Akita Prefecture. The building is..
16 Culture Photographic Views of Akita City Dale A. Brown Find the natural and historical beauty of Akita City.
Culture Tamagawa Onsen Bonson Lam The idea of an onsen treatment is to warm the body and breathe in until you feel your temperature rise. While the process of curing..
Traditional Kanto Festival Centre Kasia Szumna Anyone who have ever attended any Japanese festival, knows too well that it can be very confusing. Colorful kimonos and glittering..
18 Entertainment JR Resort Shirakami Justin Velgus The Resort Shirakami is a luxury train line running from Akita to Aomori. The most scenic part of the travel is viewing the Se..
Museums Yokote Masuda Manga Museum Justin Velgus The Masuda Manga Museum in Yokote is dedicated to animator Takao Yaguchi. The museum is part manga library and part exhibition of..
Museums Kanto Festival Center Bonson Lam Even if you can't come to the Kanto Matsuri in August, you can experience the daredevil skills and talents all year round in..
9 Gardens & Parks Kenritsu Koizumigata Park in Akita Dale A. Brown A serene natural gem north of Akita City, a highlight of Akita's natural and historical beauty.