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Yokote's history and current cityscape, which has been the setting for many conflicts [Akita Prefecture]

Yokote City is located in the Yokote Basin, in the southeastern part of Akita Prefecture, bordering Iwate Prefecture to the east. During the Heian period, the area was under the control of the Kiyohara clan, and the famous Gosannen War took place here...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2023.09.05

[Akita Prefecture] Kosaka Town is a town that has taken you back in time to the Meiji era. The Kosaka mine left behind...

Kosaka Town is located in the northeastern part of Akita Prefecture, bordering Aomori Prefecture. The Tohoku Expressway and National Route 282 run through the center of town. National Route 282 was formerly the Tsugaru Kaido...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2023.09.04

The battle for bone flesh unfolded in Yokote Basin: "Three Years of Second Year Battle" [Akita Prefecture]

Yokote Basin, located in Yokote City, is located in the southeastern part of Akita Prefecture, and is bordered by Iwate Prefecture on the east side. During the Heian period, it was under the control of the Kiyohara clan and is known as the site of the "three-year war"...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2023.08.24

"Masuda-cho, Yokote City" is a preservation area lined with unique merchants with built-in houses [Akita Prefecture]

What's unique about Masuda's townscape is that, although it's known as the "town of storehouses," you won't find anything resembling a storehouse even when strolling around the town. The streets are lined with merchant houses from the Edo period to the early Showa period...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2023.08.16

[Akita Prefecture] 5 recommended beaches in Akita! The highlight is the view of the sunset over the Sea of ​​Japan!

There are many beaches in Akita Prefecture, long north and south facing the Sea of ​​Japan, and beaches that opened as early as July 6th, and in 2023, all 15 beaches in the prefecture were able to open the sea...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2023.08.09

Submerged forest of Lake Akifan

The submerged forests of Lake Akiogi can only be seen from May to June! A mysterious sight with trees floating on the lake...

In the northern part of Lake Tazawa in Senboku City, Akita Prefecture, there is a dam lake called Shusenko where you can see mysterious sights for a limited time. This time we will introduce the submerged forest of Lake Akio. autumn...

AoiwaAoiwa2023.07.18

[Oga Peninsula, Akita Prefecture] Meet the authentic Namahage! Namahagekan/Oga Shinzan Tradition Museum...

What impression do you have of "Namahage"? I had the image of a scary demon who went around each house on New Year's Eve and threatened their children by saying, "No bad kids, aren't they?" ...

natsukinatsuki2023.06.05

[Misato Town, Akita Prefecture] Niteko Cider? Exquisite cider born from Akita's Shimizu

Niteco Cider, a popular local cider, is a traditional cider with a refreshing and refreshing taste that was born from Shimizu, Misato Town, Akita Prefecture. Cuffs that use famous water...

ikokeikoke2023.05.17

[Akita Prefecture] Basketball and soccer are hot in the beautiful country of Akita! [6 prefectures in Tohoku...

When it comes to sports in Akita Prefecture, many people probably think of Noshiro Technical High School, which boasts a total of 58 national high school basketball championships. Noshiro Technical High School will be merged in 2021...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2023.05.16

[Misato Town, Akita Prefecture] ``Rokugo Yusui Group'' where 120 springs have enriched people's lives

The Rokugo district of Misatocho, Akita Prefecture, is one of Japan's most famous water villages, known as the Rokugo Spring Water Group. Misato Town is located in the center of the long Yokote Basin north and south, stretching from Yuzawa City to Senboku City, and is located in the center of the West...

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