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"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...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT 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, 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

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