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Akita Prefecture

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Cape Nyudo

Let's cross the Namahage village! Recommended driving courses on the Oga Peninsula

On the Oga Peninsula, located in the western part of Akita Prefecture overlooking the Sea of ​​Japan, you will be greeted by a namahage. There are many tourist spots and hot springs, making it a must-see spot for sightseeing in Akita Prefecture. The ocean is traced through the outline of Akita Prefecture...

HarumakiHarumaki2018.03.28

Akita, the birthplace of Inaniwa udon, is a treasure trove of noodle dishes! Why not try it and compare?

If you're feeling a little hungry, why not try choosing a noodle dish that's easy to eat? Akita Prefecture is famous for its Schotzle Hotpot and Kiritanpo, but it also has a wide range of noodle dishes. Inaniwa Udon and Ten...

HarumakiHarumaki2018.03.27

I want to find it in Kakunodate! Recommended souvenirs that will definitely please you

Kakunodate, a tourist attraction in Akita, is a wonderful city with a string of samurai residences and a historic atmosphere. It is also popular because you can enjoy the weeping cherry blossoms in spring and the autumn leaves in autumn. Kakunodate offers Akita specialty and traditional crafts...

HarumakiHarumaki2018.03.25

Inaniwa udon

What is "Inaniwa Udon," one of Japan's three major udon noodles and is a specialty of Akita?

There are certainly not many people in Japan who have heard of the name of the famous dish "Inaniwa Udon." This is because Inaniwa Udon is one of the "three major udon in Japan" and is known as Akita...

akoako2018.03.23

Shishigahana Wetland

Shishigahana Wetland, a mysterious forest space at the foot of Mt. Chokai

We would like to introduce the particularly famous Shishigahana Marsh, a beautiful sacred mountain located in Akita Prefecture, from the beautiful scenery that spreads out nearby Mt. Chokai. An important spot for talking about the beauty of the foothills of Mt. Chokai...

akoako2018.03.11

babahera ice cream

Yellow and pink ice cream flowers blooming in Akita! What is "Babahera"?

When you think of Akita Prefecture's gourmet food, there are some things you should never forget. It is an ice cream called "Babahera". When summer approaches in Akita Prefecture, they hold umbrellas on the streets and...

akoako2018.03.10

Shirasewan

Shirase Antarctic Exploration Team Memorial Museum, a museum with the footprints of Antarctic Explorer Shirase-Yao, [Akita Prefecture...

Have you heard of the Shirase Antarctic Exploration Team Memorial Museum located in Nikaho City, Akita Prefecture? Shirase Nobu was the first Japanese explorer to explore Antarctica. His footprints are his birthplace...

akoako2018.03.06

Iburigakko

What is the traditional food "Iburigakko"? Great for snacks and dinner! [Akita Prefecture]

There are many local traditional dishes, but many of them reflect the local food situation. The pickle called "Iburigakko" that you can eat in Akita is also a food history in Akita Prefecture...

akoako2018.01.11

Yokote Yakisoba

Now is it nationwide? Akita Prefecture's legendary B-grade gourmet "Yokomete Yakisoba"

Many people have probably heard of the name "B-grade gourmet." B-grade gourmet food is not traditional dishes that are conformed to the local customs, nor are they high-class dishes, they are cheap and common...

akoako2018.01.05

Speaking of fish from Akita Prefecture, this is it! 《Hatahata》 and 《shotsuru nabe》

"Hatahata" is a fish also known as the "Kaminarifish." It is a fish that is mainly caught on the Sea of ​​Japan side, and has appeared in the poem as a specialty of Akita Prefecture, and is famous nationwide. In Akita Prefecture, it has been a long time since...

akoako2017.10.25

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