Culture Yokote Yakisoba Festival 2026 Late Sep The annual Yokote Yakisoba Festival takes place in late September at the Akita Furusato Village Festival Square. Several well-known..
Culture Yokote Okuribon Festival 2026 Aug 15th - Aug 16th For over 300 years, the people of Yokote in Akita Prefecture have gathered each August to celebrate the Okuribon Festival, a deeply..
Activities Winter Adventure in Akita, Japan Veronica Carnevale Together, the snow sports, sightseeing, and cozy lodging options make Akita a destination winter lovers will not want to miss...
5 Alternatives to Kyoto's Hotspots in Akita Kim Bergström Kyoto is one of Japan's most celebrated destinations, but in recent years, the city has struggled with overtourism. Akita Prefecture..
Odate Kiritanpo Festival 2026 Mid Oct Every autumn, the city of Odate (which is recognized as the birthplace of kiritanpo!) hosts the Odate Kiritanpo Festival, a large-scale..
Culture Akita: Gastronomy and Onsen Tiffany Aguilar Akita is the country’s sixth largest prefecture with something special to offer in every season. With a distinct climate, Akit..
Culture Akita: Art and Culture Veronica Carnevale Located in Japan’s northern Tohoku region, Akita is renowned for its natural beauty, rejuvenating hot springs, delectable cuis..
Akita: Nature and Akita Inu Veronica Carnevale Akita, situated in northern Japan’s Tohoku region, is an expansive prefecture famous for its nourishing hot springs, delicious..