Kakunodate, a tourist spot in Akita, is a lovely town lined with samurai residences and exuding a historical atmosphere. It is also popular for its weeping cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves in fall. Kakunodate is also home to Akita's specialties and traditional crafts...
There must be many people in Japan who have heard of the famous dish "Inaniwa udon." This is because Inaniwa udon is one of the "Three Great Udon Noodles of Japan," and is a dish that originates in Akita.
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Among the beautiful landscapes that unfold near Mount Chokai, a sacred mountain in Akita Prefecture, we will introduce the particularly famous Shishigahana Marsh. This is an important spot that is indispensable when talking about the beauty of the foothills of Mount Chokai.
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When talking about Akita Prefecture gourmet food, there is one thing that cannot be forgotten: Babahera ice cream. As summer approaches in Akita Prefecture, people hang parasols on the streets...
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Have you heard of the Shirase Antarctic Expedition Memorial Museum in Nikaho City, Akita Prefecture? Shirase Nobu was the first Japanese explorer to explore the Antarctic. His footsteps can be traced back to his birthplace, Nikaho...
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There are many traditional regional dishes, many of which reflect the local food situation. One of the must-try pickles in Akita, "Iburi-gakko," is a part of Akita's culinary history.
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Many people have probably heard of the term "B-grade gourmet." B-grade gourmet refers to affordable, everyday food that is neither traditionally stylized cuisine nor high-end cuisine.
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"Hatahata" (smelt) is a fish also known as "Thunderfish." It is mainly caught along the Sea of Japan coast and is famous throughout the country as a local specialty of Akita Prefecture, often featured in songs. Akita Prefecture has long been known for its...
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Mount Chokai, which straddles Akita and Yamagata prefectures, is one of Japan's 100 most scenic spots and is also counted among Japan's 100 most famous mountains. With an elevation of over 2,300 meters, its peak soars above the clouds...
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Living in Akita Prefecture, I have many opportunities to see lacquerware. At a Japanese restaurant, I suddenly noticed that the small bowls and sake cups I saw were made of carefully layered lacquerware, giving them a glossy sheen.
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