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Hideyoshi Cloud

[Akita Prefecture] Shimizu's people, rice, and sake king ``Hideyoshi'' Growing up and the taste of hometown

The image is of the autumn limited edition "Hideyoshi Cloud" from Suzuki Sake Brewery in Daisen City (formerly Nakasen Town), Akita Prefecture. The sister product is a summer limited edition Ginjo bar with a blue label...

editorial staffeditorial staff2021.12.08

[Devazuru] Natural rice sake What is Matsukura? Isetan buyers also noticed the specialties [...

As the season gets colder, many people may start thinking about drinking warm sake rather than cold sake. This time, we will warm it up with Akita's local sake...

editorial staffeditorial staff2021.12.01

Atsumi's Karinto

[Akita Prefecture] From standard items to rare items! 7 recommended souvenirs to buy in Akita

What comes to mind when you think of Akita prefecture? Namahage? Iburigakko? Akita dog? Akita Prefecture is a place in the Tohoku region where there are many things unique to Akita...

editorial staffeditorial staff2021.11.18

Lake Tazawa Ski Resort has its spectacular slopes! Warm up with local gourmet food and hot springs...

Tazawako Ski Resort is one of Akita's most representative winter spots. As the name suggests, this ski slope overlooks Lake Tazawa, and stretches out on the slopes of Mt. Komagatake...

editorial staffeditorial staff2019.01.11

The Wooden Toys Museum is making use of the entire abandoned school! Access by toy train...

In July 2018, the Chokaisan Wooden Toy Museum was opened in Yurihonjo City. The wooden school building of the former Ayukawa Elementary School, which is a registered tangible cultural property of the country...

editorial staffeditorial staff2018.11.28

Mountain hot spring

[Hachimantai, Akita Prefecture] “Goshogake Onsen” is a spa that has been in business for 100 years! Behind the scenes, Japan's largest...

Goshogake Onsen is an inn located quietly in the mountains beyond the Hachimantai mountain pass. From Tazawako Station, take a bus bound for the Hachimantai summit and enjoy a leisurely stroll...

sugarsugar2018.10.03

volcanic gas

[Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture] “Kawarage Jigoku” is a pure white different world! Heaven at Oyu Falls and Mudyu Onsen...

Kawarage Jigoku is located in the southeast of Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture. It is near the prefectural border of Miyagi and Yamagata. Famous for its secret hot springs approximately 22km from Yuzawa Station on the JR Ou Main Line...

sugarsugar2018.09.10

Inside the Oirase Mine

Oirase Mine is the largest mine in the Orient! Exploring the mines at a huge photogenic ruin! [...

The Osarizawa Mine is the largest mine in the Orient. It was designated as a Modern Industrial Heritage by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in November 2007. Copper is the main focus...

sugarsugar2018.09.09

Namahage

Meet Namahage at the Oga Mayama Legend Museum! At Namhage Mansion, all Oga's Namhage are...

The Oga Mayama Denshokan shows the legend of "Namahage" through skits. Namahage, the visitor god, is a national tradition that represents Oga city in Akita Prefecture...

sugarsugar2018.06.26

Akita dog

[Odate City, Akita Prefecture] Akita Inu dogs are attracting attention from all over the world! Introducing spots where you can meet people

The number of people who love Akita dogs and are irresistible to them is rapidly increasing. The Akita dog is also designated as a natural monument. It's not so easy to meet...

sugarsugar2018.06.24

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