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[Kiritanpo] Traditional gourmet food that is a must when traveling to Akita!

Akita Prefecture is known as one of Japan's leading rice producing regions. According to an announcement by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in 2016, Akita Prefecture ranked third in the nation in terms of rice yield...

akoako2017.04.17

Do you know the resort “Shirakami”? Resort train connecting Akita and Aomori

Akita Prefecture is a prefecture characterized by magnificent nature and harsh winters. It faces the Sea of ​​Japan, and in winter, white foam dances from the rough waves crashing against the rocks, and the sea breeze blows...

akoako2017.04.04

Mysterious World Heritage Site “Shirakami Mountains”! Vast primeval beech forest and magnificent nature

Akita Prefecture is a prefecture facing the Sea of ​​Japan, which is blessed with a rich natural environment. In Akita Prefecture, the first place residents and tourists imagine when they hear the word ``majestic nature''...

akoako2017.03.30

Spring is almost here! 4 recommended cherry blossom viewing spots in Akita!

What do you remember when you see pale pink cherry blossoms? Is it “graduation”? Is it "admission"? Graduation songs often connect cherry blossoms with graduation...

NEFT Editorial Department2017.03.15

Ogata Village | Hachirogata Reservoir Pond

Hachirogata, once the second largest lake in Japan [Akita Prefecture]

Hachirogata in Akita Prefecture was once known as the second largest lake in Japan, after Lake Biwa...

NEFT Editorial Department2017.03.14

Anno Falls

Ranked second in Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls! Yasu Falls in Akita Prefecture

Ranked 2nd in Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls Yasu no Taki in Akita Prefecture is a famous waterfall that has been ranked 2nd in Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls. At an altitude of about 800 meters, it is quite impressive...

NEFT Editorial Department2017.03.14

[Akita] Traditional winter sweets event! What is “Amekko City” in Odate City?

Akita Prefecture is known as a snow country located in the northern part of Japan. There are many festivals in Akita Prefecture that are unique and fantastical. example...

akoako2017.03.13

[Akita] Enjoy nature! 4 recommended driving courses!

A tour of the Oga Peninsula where you can fully enjoy the Sea of ​​Japan Akita Prefecture is rectangular in shape, extending from north to south. The peninsula that juts out to the west is the birthplace of Namahage...

NEFT Editorial Department2017.03.10

Akita Prefecture is one of the best sake places in Japan! 5 Sake Sake You Should Buy When Traveling

Tohoku prefecture rich in nature! What is Akita Prefecture? Akita Prefecture is rich in nature, with the sea, mountains, mountains, and forests. There is a lot of snow in the prefecture called Mt. Chokai...

akoako2017.03.09

Hatahata

Akita's winter symbol "Hatahata"

The divine fish ``Gatahata'' The kanji for ``God'' is written in front of the word ``fish,'' which is ``Shatahata.'' The symbol of Akita's winter, and its soul food, ``Shadahata...''

NEFT Editorial Department2017.03.08

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