14 Historical Ishiguro Samurai House, Kakunodate Jeremy Yap Ishiguro Samurai house, nestled in the Samurai Village of Kakunodate is the one which has the most prestige bestowed upon it.
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..
Culture Summer in Akita Senshu Park Kasia Szumna Senshu Park is not only a perfect oasis of tranquility at the heart of Akita but also an important historic venue.
8 Entertainment Akita City Port Tower Selion Bonson Lam Take in panoramic views from the Mount Chokai to the seas heading to Siberia from Port Tower Selion Akita
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..
Historical The Kourakukan Justin Velgus The Kourakukan is Japan's oldest traditional operating kabuki theater, located in Kosaka in Akita Prefecture. The building is..
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..
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..