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Naraoka ware Japanese sake cup

[Akita Prefecture] Mysterious blue luster is attractive! Daisen City’s traditional craft “Naraoka ware”

When you think of pottery, what name comes to mind? When you think of representative Japanese pottery, you may think of Seto ware, Arita ware, Kutani ware, etc...

akoako2017.07.25

The traditional craft "Byazai-Kage" is a slightly cherry-colored craft, and its uses are also very interesting! [Akita Prefecture]

Kabazaiku is one of the traditional crafts of Akita Prefecture. Akita Prefecture, which has an abundance of wood such as Akita cedar, is also good at woodworking, and it also produces bending...

akoako2017.07.20

[Akita Prefecture] Suddenly famous as a bento box! Akita's traditional craft "Magewappa"

Magewappa from Akita Prefecture suddenly became famous after being introduced in a manga as a bento box. It is a famous folk craft that is loved in Akita Prefecture, and is also essential to daily life...

akoako2017.07.13

Gotenmari

What is Honjo Gotenmari, a folk craft from Akita Prefecture with beautiful old-fashioned patterns?

Municipalities across Japan have a wide variety of folk crafts that reflect the history, climate, and culture of each municipality. Crafts made from materials that can be collected locally...

akoako2017.07.07

I love alcohol! The appeal of Akita Prefecture's local beer, Tazawako Beer

Akita Prefecture is known as a prefecture that loves alcohol. Both sake consumption and beer consumption are the highest among the six prefectures of Tohoku, and national data shows that consumption...

akoako2017.07.05

A famous spot 5 minutes walk from Akita Station! Historic Park《Chishu Park》

After leaving the west exit of Akita Station and walking for about 5 minutes, you will notice a large park hidden among the shops and buildings. Lotus flowers bloom in the large moat during the season, and a pond...

akoako2017.06.16

[Akita] Enjoy flowers, historical sites, and hot springs at the same time! Yurihonjo City Historic Site “Honjo Park”

Honjo Park, located in Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture, is known as a famous place where typical Japanese spring flowers such as cherry blossoms and azaleas are in full bloom. Flowers bloom in mid-April...

akoako2017.05.24

"I ate 28!" Do you know Akita's famous sweet "Kinman"? [Akita Prefecture]

Each prefecture has its specialty dishes and famous sweets. Of course, Akita Prefecture also has many specialties. ``Kiritanpo Nabe'' and ``Fukurigakko'' are available both inside and outside Akita prefecture...

akoako2017.05.22

It is characterized by its elegant sweetness! What is Akita's specialty, "morokoshi"? [Akita Prefecture]

Each region has its special products. Of course, Akita Prefecture also has many special products, and the souvenir shops are lined with colorful sweets and folk crafts.

akoako2017.05.07

[Akita] Enjoy fantastic sake while standing! New style at Akita Station!

Akita Prefecture is famous for its sake production. In various parts of the prefecture, there is Hiraizumi Sake Brewery, which is said to be Japan's oldest sake brewery, and in recent years, it has become as famous as Yamagata Prefecture's ``Juyondai''...

akoako2017.04.19

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