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[Akita Prefecture] Enjoy the taste, scenery, and leisure at Nikaho Plateau

Nigaho Plateau is a hilly area that stretches out at the northern foot of Mt. Chokai, one of the best volcanoes in the Tohoku region. It is about 500 meters above sea level, and its spacious meadows and marshlands, and flowers bloom in every season...

akoako2018.06.22

godzilla rock

[Oga City, Akita Prefecture] Godzilla Rock, which is attracting attention now, is also available in Akita! The best time for photo shoots is at dusk...

There are countless rocks in the world, known as strange rocks, with very interesting shapes. There are also many strange rocks in Japan. Among them, the most popular item is called "Godzilla Rock" recently...

sugarsugar2018.06.20

cod fillet

[Akita] Cod is the star! Winter “Kakeo Festival” where you can enjoy lots of cod

Winter is the season for delicious hot pots. In Japan, where there are four seasons, ingredients are in season, spring, summer, autumn and winter, and seasonal ingredients are usually served using cooking methods suitable for the season. In winter, vegetables such as Chinese cabbage and long leeks are in season...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2018.05.21

Hiraizumi, a sake brewery founded in the Muromachi period, is full of history and the romance of Japanese sake!

Akita residents are known as residents who love alcohol. There is data that Akita Prefecture has the second largest sake consumption in the country. In Akita Prefecture, where rice cultivation is popular, sake made with rice is...

akoako2018.04.28

polar bear

[Oga City, Akita Prefecture] Oga Aquarium GAO ​​is a sacred place for "Fishing Idiot Diaries"! Impressed by the huge aquarium...

This aquarium was originally attracting attention as the filming location for the famous film "Tsuribaka Diary." It has become even more popular since its reopening in 2004. ...

sugarsugar2018.04.26

Lanterns from each area of ​​the Kanto Festival

Let's take a look at the large and small kanto at the "Neburi Ryoshikan"! You can actually perform with me...

The three major festivals in Tohoku include the Sendai Tanabata Festival, the Aomori Nebuta Festival, and the Akita Kanto Festival. The Tanabata event, "Neburi Nagashi," is said to be the origin of the Akita Kanto Festival. ...

sugarsugar2018.04.24

honey

[Semboku City, Akita Prefecture] Honey from all over the world is gathered at “Mountain Honey Shop”! all...

The area around Lake Tazawa in Senboku City, Akita Prefecture is particularly prosperous as a hot spring resort. With the legendary Tatsumihime and famous hot springs nationwide, this area is visited by many tourists. And this area was a long time ago...

sugarsugar2018.04.21

Namahage

[Yokote City, Akita Prefecture] "Akita Furusato Village" is a facility where you can learn about Akita's history and have fun all day...

Akita Hometown Village is a spot where you can fully enjoy the charms of Akita. There are many facilities where children can play, areas where you can learn about Akita's culture, and shops that are perfect for buying souvenirs...

sugarsugar2018.04.17

[Akita] An unknown place to view cherry blossoms at night? Stroll through Seishi Park, where Buddhist ruins remain

Spring is the season for beautiful flowers. Akita Prefecture is a lush green prefecture, so of course there are many famous flower spots all over the prefecture. When it comes to spring, cherry blossoms are the most representative. Speaking of spring flowers...

akoako2018.04.03

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

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