Culture Paper Balloon Festival in Semboku 2026 Tuesday - Feb 10th The Paper Balloon festival is a very colourful festival in the middle of the Akita winter
Accommodation Ganiba Onsen Malcome Larcens Set in the Hachimantai National Park on the edge of Akita and Iwate prefectures, with most of the onsen hot springs open to the..
Culture Akita Tour and Yokote Kamakura Snow Festival Featured The Kanto Matsuri is one of the three major summer festivals in the Tohoku region. The Yokote Kamakura Festival is held every year..
Culture The Gem of Japanese Traditional Culture Featured Japanese traditional culture is in fact much wider and deeper than we imagine, and Akita is no different. A perfect example is the..
Transportation The Akita Nairiku Line in Winter Andrew Wright Take a ride through a rural snowscape and discover the magic of rural Japan along the Akita Nairiku Line.
Activities Tazawako Ski Resort Malcome Larcens Looking for an awesome ski resort with plenty of powder away from the crowds and near some of the best hot springs in Japan. Tazawako..
Area Oga Peninsula The Oga peninsular lies on the western coast of Akita prefecture, along the Sea of Japan. Whilst primarily known for the local Namahage legend—a traditional custom every winter—the region..
Culture Winter Bonden Festival in Daisen Malcome Larcens A winter festival to bring good luck and prosperity in Daisen