Food An Immersive Look Into Akita’s Food Heritage Veronica Carnevale Let’s uncover the meaning and delicious flavors of Akita’s gastronomy, whether it’s pickled vegetables or fish, savory noodles..
Culture Discover Winter Magic at Akita’s Tazawako Ski Area Joanna Ligon You’ve heard of Niseko and Hakuba, but have you skied above Japan’s deepest lake? Tazawako Ski Area may not be on every travel..
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...
Culture Yokote Chrysanthemum Festival 2026 Late Oct - Mid Nov For more than half a century, Yokote in Akita Prefecture has been home to one of the region's most striking seasonal traditions,..
Culture Sand Craft in Mitane 2026 Late Jul - Late Sep When people think of artistic mediums, they might picture paint, canvas, or clay, and sand is not usually the first thing that comes..