There is a place in Akita that mesmerizes visitors with its clear, blue water and the magnificent natural scenery of the mountains reflected in it. Dakigaeri Valley is a little-known tourist spot...
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Fireworks displays are an essential summer event. They are a beloved summer tradition throughout Japan. The chants that are always associated with fireworks displays are "Ta-maya-" and "Ka-gi-"...
Although it is not widely known, stone circles also exist in Japan. The Oyu Stone Circle in Towada-Oyu, Kazuno City, Akita Prefecture, is one of the largest stone circles in Japan, built in the late Jomon period.
There are various types of ceramics in Akita Prefecture, including Naraoka Yaki, a pottery with a mysterious blue color. All pottery has a unique history, and is now loved by people both inside and outside the prefecture as souvenirs and traditional crafts...
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The Akita Prefectural Museum of Art is located across the road from Chiaki Park, the site of Kubota Castle, famous for its cherry blossoms. Located about a five-minute walk from Akita Station, this museum offers a relaxing sights around Akita...
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Akita Civic Market is located near the station in Akita City, the prefectural capital of Akita Prefecture. Apparently it's about a 5-minute walk from the west exit of the station. There are banks and shops around...
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When you think of pottery, what name do you think of? When you think of typical Japanese pottery, you might think of Seto ware, Arita ware, and Kutani ware. It's true that all of these famous pottery...
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Birch crafts is one of Akita Prefecture's traditional crafts. Akita Prefecture, where a wealth of wood, including Akita cedar, is also good at woodworking, and there are other woodworking products such as bent wappa. Akita...
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Akita Prefecture's "Bugewappa" was featured in manga as a lunch box and became famous overnight. This "Bentowappa" is a famous folk craft that is popular in Akita Prefecture and is an indispensable part of life...
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Local governments across Japan have a wide variety of folk crafts that reflect the history, climate and culture of each local government. Crafts and processed products made from materials that can be collected in the region are now available online...
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