Beauty & Spa Journey to Semboku Bonson Lam Semboku is one of the most beautiful parts of Akita Prefecture. With mountains and lakes, onsen hot springs and snow festivals,..
Transportation Akita to Aomori by Resort Shirakami Justin Velgus The JR Resort Shirakami is a pleasure train running along the Sea of Japan from Akita to Aomori.
Culture Akita Big Paper Balloon Festival Janessa Landry Want to spend an old traditional Japanese New Years? This Kamifusen (paper balloon) festival is held on the 10th of Feburary which..
Activities Things to Do and See around Akita Adrian Qais Most travellers who come to Japan and even people living here never head to northern Honshu, which is packed to the brim with cool..
Accommodation Hotel Pearl City Akita Kawabata Featured Hotel Pearl City Akita Kawabata sits between the business and entertainment district of Akita City. A short walk from JR Akita station...
8 Culture Keijo Park Odate Jeremy Yap Lush greenery and age old trees scattered around Keijo Park. Provides a good respite to rest, relax, have a picnic and enjoy
10 Culture Old Masters of Miso & Soy Sauce Jeremy Yap Ando House is both a museum and a store that specialises in Soy Sauce and Miso. There´s a 1882 warehouse that´s built to prote..
14 Culture Kakunodate Samurai Village Akita Anonymous Travel back in time to this well-preserved samurai district