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Akita's Kitchen [Akita Citizen Market] From dinner ingredients to souvenirs!

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...

akoako2017.07.29

Naraoka ware Japanese sake cup

[Akita Prefecture] Mysterious blue luster is attractive! Daisen City’s traditional craft “Naraoka ware”

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...

akoako2017.07.25

The traditional craft "Byazai-Kage" is a slightly cherry-colored craft, and its uses are also very interesting! [Akita Prefecture]

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...

akoako2017.07.20

[Akita Prefecture] Suddenly famous as a bento box! Akita's traditional craft "Magewappa"

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...

akoako2017.07.13

Gotenmari

What is Honjo Gotenmari, a folk craft from Akita Prefecture with beautiful old-fashioned patterns?

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...

akoako2017.07.07

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

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