Culture Yasumasa Toshima Exhibition Oct 24th 2020 - Jan 10th 2021 Past Event Yasumasa Toshima was a Western-style painter whose ancestors were from Akita Prefecture. A special event will display over 200 of..
Culture Arts and Routes Nov 28th 2020 - Mar 7th 2021 Past Event A special exhibition taking place at the Akita Museum of Modern Art is titled "Arts and Routes", and it will focus on the themes..
Food Akita's Kawabata Dori Sandro Bernardinello Akita is famous for its great food. In Kawabata Dori you will find anything you want to satisfy your culinary desires.
Area Kakunodate Kakunodate (角館) is a former castle town and samurai stronghold in today's Akita Prefecture. While Kakunodate Castle no longer remains, the town is famous for its samurai tradition and ..
Activities Oga City Namahage Ride Ben Bloch An overview of the Oga City Namahage Ride event, as well as a brief description of some cultural highlights in Akita Prefecture.
Culture Yuzawa Inukko Dog Festival Mid Feb The Inukko dog festival is held on the second weekend in February in Yuzawa City in Akita
Transportation Getting From Tokyo to Akita Ben Bloch A brief guide to various transportation options from Tokyo to Akita and back.
Culture Paper Balloon Festival in Senboku Mid Feb The Paper Balloon festival is a very colourful festival in the middle of the Akita winter