Akita Prefecture is known for its magnificent natural scenery and harsh winters. Facing the Sea of Japan, in winter the rough waves crash against the rocks, creating white foam, and the brisk sea breeze can make your skin tingle. However...
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Akita Prefecture is a lush, green prefecture facing the Sea of Japan, blessed with nature. When people think of "majestic nature" in Akita, one of the first places that comes to mind for locals and tourists is the Shirakami-Sanchi Mountains. This time...
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What do you think of when you see pale pink cherry blossoms? "Graduation"? "Enrollment"? Graduation songs often link cherry blossoms with graduation, but that's only in Tokyo...
Lake Hachirogata in Akita Prefecture once boasted an area of 220 square kilometers and was known as the second largest lake in Japan after Lake Biwa. The origins of Lake Hachirogata: Long ago...
Yasu Falls in Akita Prefecture is a famous waterfall that was ranked second in the Top 100 Waterfalls of Japan. At an elevation of about 800 meters, it is an impressive sight, but unlike ordinary waterfalls...
Akita Prefecture, located in the north of Japan, is known as a snowy region. Many of the festivals held there are unique and fantastical. For example, in the summer, paper lanterns are arranged in the shape of ears of rice...
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A tour of the Oga Peninsula, where you can fully enjoy the Sea of Japan. Akita Prefecture is rectangular, stretching from north to south. The Oga Peninsula, jutting out from the west, is the birthplace of Namahage. Along the coast...
Akita Prefecture, a Tohoku prefecture rich in nature! From the sea to the mountains, and from the mountains to the forests, Akita Prefecture is truly rich in nature. Mount Chokai, located within the prefecture, collects a lot of snow and provides the prefecture with abundant, clean water...
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The divine fish, "Hatahata" (hatahata), is a combination of the kanji for "fish" and "god." Hatahata, a symbol of winter in Akita and its soul food, is the name of a fish caught off the coast of the Sea of Japan.
Akita: Winter is cold, but hot. Akita Prefecture faces the Sea of Japan. The cold, raging north wind and endless snow pile up. Winter in the snowy country of Akita is as harsh as any other. However, the harshness of winter...
