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A calm blue lake bordered by forested green hills and distant mountains under a bright, partially cloudy sky.

Recommended scenic driving routes in Tohoku! Stunning mountain scenery, two dam lakes...

National Route 341, which runs north-south along the Akita Prefecture side of the Ou Mountains, is a route where you can encounter beautiful scenery created by two dam lakes with blue waters and the surrounding mountains. This article is about Route 341 in Kazuno City...

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Touch-screen restaurant menu showing a BEER section with a beer image and two orange order buttons (¥190 and ¥650 tax included).

Akita Station area is a paradise for budget-friendly drinking! Here are some great budget-friendly bars near the station where you can have a satisfying time...

Recently, the area around JR Akita Station in Akita City has seen an increase in low-priced bars offering cheap drinks and snacks, making it just as lively as Kawabata, the city's busiest entertainment district. I previously visited a cheap bar in Kawabata...

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A mother polar bear and cub wading in a shallow Arctic pool near rocky terrain.

Introducing the highlights of Oga Aquarium GAO! From the much-talked-about polar bears to popular exhibits, and more...

Oga Aquarium GAO ​​is a popular aquarium located on the coast of the Oga Peninsula, where visitors can enjoy views of the Sea of ​​Japan while seeing fish up close and interacting with seals and sea lions. Last December 4th...

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Close-up of a white fluffy dog ​​with a pink tongue hanging out, smiling at the camera on a neutral background.

Go meet the big, fluffy Akita dogs! [Akita Prefecture, Odate City, Akita City, and other locations]

The Akita Inu, with its large body, round eyes, and curled tail, is a popular Japanese dog breed, alongside the Shiba Inu. It is designated as a Special Natural Monument in Japan...

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Yellow soft-serve ice cream cone held up outdoors on a sunny day, with a blurred parking lot background.

Delicious soft-serve ice cream at a roadside station in northern inland Akita! Fruit, vegetable, and egg flavors... upside down...

The northern inland region of Akita Prefecture is known for its particularly heavy snowfall in winter, but from spring to autumn, it's a pleasant area for mountain drives. Each roadside station in this region offers local specialties...

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The bus comes once a day

I tried to gather information to see if the statement "The bus comes once a day" from the movie "We're Going to Tokyo" is actually true

The hit song "Ore-ra Tokyo sa Ikuda" (We're Going to Tokyo), sung by Ikuzo Yoshi, includes the line, "The bus comes once a day." This raises the question: do buses that only come once a day actually exist...?.

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The best time to visit the Hachimantai Aspite Line is about a month after it reopens following its winter closure!

The "Hachimantai Aspite Line" is a mountain road that traverses a plateau area spanning Akita and Iwate prefectures, centered around Mount Hachimantai (1,613m above sea level), the highest peak in the Hachimantai volcanic group...

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Shoppebodakko rice

What is Akita's specialty "Bodakko"? We'll explain why it's salty and show you how to recreate it at home

Akita's specialty, "bodakko." While many may have heard the name, surprisingly, many may not know what kind of food it is. When you actually try it, you'll be surprised by its saltiness, and it's quite unusual...

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Dainichi Hall Bugaku | Two Dainichi Buddhas

Dainichido Bugaku, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage with a history of approximately 1,300 years | Dedication in 2026...

Located in the northeastern part of Akita Prefecture, bordering Aomori and Iwate prefectures, Ohirumemuchi Shrine is located in the Hachimantai district of Kazuno City. Every year on January 2nd, the shrine is dedicated to the important intangible cultural properties designated by the national government and UNESCO...

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Vajrayana Vairocana Buddha of Dainichi Hall Bugaku

Dainichido Bugaku | Bugaku with a history of approximately 1,300 years, dating back to the famous monk Gyoki [Kazuno City, Akita Prefecture]

Located in the northeastern part of Akita Prefecture, bordering Aomori and Iwate prefectures, Ohirumemuchi Shrine is located in the Hachimantai district of Kazuno City. Every year on January 2nd, the shrine is dedicated to the important intangible cultural properties designated by the national government and UNESCO...

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