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Wild vegetables and damakomochi soup

What is Damakomochi? Detailed explanation of the differences and origins of Kiritanpo [Akita Prefecture]

I've heard that in Akita Prefecture there is a food called makomochi that looks very similar to Kiritanpo, but many people probably don't really understand the difference. In this article, we will introduce the following...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2021.12.09

Hideyoshi Cloud

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

The image is "Hideyoshi Cloud" from Suzuki Sake Brewery, located in Daisen City, Akita Prefecture (formerly Nakasencho). A relatively new brand with a new version of the summer limited edition blue label ginjo version...

editorial staffeditorial staff2021.12.08

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

When the season gets chilly, many people probably think that if they want to drink sake, they should be hot sake rather than cold sake. This time, we will introduce the Dewazuru, a natural rice sake that is also recommended for warming up Akita 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

When you think of Akita Prefecture, what do you think of? Namahaga? Is it a bitter? Akita dog? Akita Prefecture is a place in the Tohoku region where many unique things are found in Akita. It is a unique presence in the Tohoku region...

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 slope offers a panoramic view of Lake Tazawa, and extends across the slope of Mt. Komagatake. Properly advanced to beginners...

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 "Chokai Mountain Wooden Toy Museum" was opened in Yurihonjo City. This is a completely renovated wooden school building of the former Ayukawa Elementary School, which has been a registered tangible cultural property of the country. Beautiful...

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...

Goseikake Onsen is a lodging quietly located in the mountains over the Hachimantai mountain pass. From Tazawako Station, take the bus to Hachimantai summit and head to the summit of Mt. Hachimantai, relaxingly swaying. Gradually...

sugarsugar2018.10.03

volcanic gas

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

Kawahara Moji Hell is located southeast of Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture. It is near the prefectural borders of Miyagi and Yamagata. It is located just off the famous "Doyu Onsen", a hidden hot spring, about 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. It is said that it was mined mainly from copper...

sugarsugar2018.09.09

Namahage

The Namahage Museum and the Oga Mayama Legend Museum are gathered together...

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, and has been designated as an intangible important cultural property in the country...

sugarsugar2018.06.26

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