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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 top of the six Tohoku prefectures, and this prefecture is always at the top of the country's consumption. Other...

akoako2017.07.05

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

After walking for about five minutes after exiting the west exit of Akita Station, you will notice a large park blended into stores and buildings. Lotus flowers bloom in the large moat during the season, and many fish swim in the 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 spot where cherry blossoms and azaleas are the most famous Japanese spring flowers blooming in full bloom. In mid-April, cherry blossom viewing stalls lined up, and nearby residents...

akoako2017.05.24

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

Each prefecture has its own speciality and sweets. Of course, there are many specialties in Akita Prefecture as well. "Kiritanpo hotpot" and "Smoked Gakko" are famous both in and outside Akita prefecture, and are synonymous with Akita...

akoako2017.05.22

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

Each region has its own specialty products. Of course, Akita Prefecture also has many specialty products, and the souvenir shop is lined with colorful sweets and folk crafts. Among souvenirs, especially "kiri...

akoako2017.05.07

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

Akita Prefecture is a famous prefecture that serves sake. In various parts of the prefecture, Toriaizumi Sake Brewery, which is said to be Japan's oldest sake brewery, and New Zealand Sake, which has recently released "No.6", which is famous alongside the "Jyudai" in Yamagata Prefecture...

akoako2017.04.19

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

Akita Prefecture is known as one of Japan's leading rice regions. According to a 2016 announcement from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Akita Prefecture ranks third in the country in terms of rice harvest. That's why Akita Prefecture is...

akoako2017.04.17

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

Akita Prefecture is a prefecture characterized by its majestic nature and harsh winters. It faces the Sea of ​​Japan, and in winter, white foam flutters from the rough waves pounding against the rocks, and the slurping sea breeze makes your skin tingle. but...

akoako2017.04.04

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

Akita Prefecture is a prefecture facing the lush green Sea of ​​Japan, blessed with nature. Shirakami Mountains is one of the first places in Akita Prefecture that people and tourists imagine when they are called "massive nature." this time...

akoako2017.03.30

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

What do you remember when you see the pale pink cherry blossoms? Is it "graduation"? Is it "entering school"? It is often sung by graduation songs to connect Sakura and Graduation, but that's about Tokyo...

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