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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, with an area of ​​220 square kilometers. The origin of Hachirogata, far away...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.03.14

Anno Falls

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

Second place in Japan's 100 Falls Yasuno Waterfalls in Akita Prefecture is a famous waterfall that has been selected as the second place in Japan's 100 Falls. It is approximately 800 meters above sea level, and is quite impressive, but it is different from a normal waterfall...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.03.14

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

Akita Prefecture is known as a snowy country on the north side of Japan. Many of the festivals in Akita Prefecture are eccentric and fantastic. For example, in the summer, lanterns are arranged in rice ear shapes...

akoako2017.03.13

[Akita] Enjoy nature! 4 recommended driving courses!

A tour of the Oga Peninsula where you can enjoy the Sea of ​​Japan to your heart's content. Akita Prefecture is rectangular in shape that extends north and south. The Oga Peninsula, the birthplace of Namabald, is a peninsula that protrudes out to the west side. Along the coast...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.03.10

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

The prefecture of Tohoku is rich in nature! What is Akita Prefecture? With mountains in the sea, mountains in the mountains, forests in the mountains, Akita Prefecture is extremely rich in nature. The prefecture is home to Mt. Chokai, which accumulates a lot of snow, providing the prefecture with abundant beautiful water...

akoako2017.03.09

Hatahata

Akita's winter symbol "Hatahata"

The divine fish "Hatahata" is written in the kanji character "God" on the "fish" and "Hatahata" is written in the "Hatahata" symbol of Akita's winter and soul food, Hatahata, is the name of a fish caught off the coast of the Sea of ​​Japan...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.03.08

Unique to snow country! The charm of Mt. Moriyoshi in winter in Akita

Akita is cold, but hot. Winter in Akita Prefecture faces the Sea of ​​Japan. The cold, raging north winds, and endless snow piled up. Winter in Akita, a snowy country, is unprecedentedly harsh. However, the harshness of winter...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.03.02

Komachido

Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture is said to be the "home to Ono Komachi"! The sadness of a stunning beauty...

Ono Komachi is also known as one of the three most beauties in the world. She was a female poet from the Heian period and is also famous for her poetry from the Hyakunin Isshu and the Kokin Wakashu collection. However, the life of Ono Komachi is not well known. ...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.11.29

Port Tower Selion

Akita City Port Tower Selion

A large panoramic stretching 100m above ground Therion consists of three buildings: Port Tower, Serion Lista and Serion Plaza. Opened in 1994 and has been in the road since 2010...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.11.25

Legend of Princess Tatsuko of Lake Tazawa

What is the legendary story of "The Legend of Princess Tatsuko" that is passed down on Lake Tazawa, the deepest lake in Japan? [Akita Prefecture]

Lake Tazawa is located about a 10-minute bus ride from Tazawako Station, the Komachi station on the Akita Shinkansen. Lake Tazawa is the deepest lake in Japan. Lake Tazawa has an area of ​​25.8 square kilometers.

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.11.15

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