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[Chokaisan and Tobishima Geopark: Nikaho Edition (1)] It is said to be aligned with Matsushima, but it was a major earthquake...

Nikaho City (Akita Prefecture) is located at the foot of Mt. Chokai, and is located in the Yurihonjo area of ​​Akita Prefecture, the Sakata area of ​​Yamagata Prefecture, the Yuza area, and the Tobishima area...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2024.11.07

Image of Kujukushima (Zogata)

A phantom landscape that you can't see now. Matsuo Basho was impressed by the elephant-gata Kujukushima [in Akita Prefecture...

Kisakata Kujukushima is a scenic spot located on the Sea of ​​Japan coast in Nikaho City, at the northern foot of Mt. Chokai, which rises on the prefectural border between Akita and Yamagata. Rice field...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2024.11.05

[Akita Prefecture] 2024 Edition "Tohoku Autumn Leaves Driving Map" - Recommended driving in Akita Prefecture...

Popular spots for fall foliage in Akita Prefecture include Senshu Park (Kubota Castle ruins) in Akita City, where you can easily enjoy fall foliage viewing in the city, and samurai residences in Kakunodate. But...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2024.10.28

“Akitakomachi from Katakami City” with “Namahage” motif

Katagami City receives hometown tax donations at Akitakomachi, a rice bag with a namahage motif design...

Katagami City, Akita Prefecture, has released a new product in which Akita Prefecture's leading brand of rice, ``Akitakomachi,'' is packed in a specially designed rice bag with Akita's ``Namahage'' motif...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.10.23

[Akita Prefecture] Let's stay at a roadside station! Introducing roadside stations with accommodation facilities in Akita Prefecture!

Overnight trips at roadside stations are experiencing a quiet boom, and there are many roadside stations in the Tohoku region where you can stay comfortably and with peace of mind, with lodging facilities attached...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2024.10.07

Abolished in just one year! ? The extraordinary express train "Akita Relay" [Iwate Prefecture...

Currently, the Akita Shinkansen ``Komachi'' runs between Tokyo Station and Akita Station. The Akita Shinkansen opened in March 1997, so before it opened, there were other...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2024.10.02

Akebia fruit

More than 90% of Japan's distribution volume is from Tohoku! Akebi, one of the flavors of autumn [Yamagata, Akita]

Akebi is not a commonly distributed fruit, but it is famous as one of the autumn flavors. There is a strong image that it grows wild in mountainous areas, but it is actually...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.09.19

Iburigakko tartare is super competent! Introducing basic usage and recommended recipes [Autumn...

Akita's traditional pickles, Iburigakko, are pickles that have a crisp texture and unique flavor that is smoked. Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NE...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.09.10

Are shiso-rolled apricots only available in Aomori and Akita prefectures? Introducing how to make it and recipes

``Shiso-maki apricot'' has been on the dinner table since I was a child. However, as soon as you leave Tohoku, the chances of encountering "shisomaki apricot" decrease. I looked into it...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.09.04

Tensagi Castle, a theme park that collects the history of the former Kameda domain ©Tabi Tohoku

The historical heritage of Yurihonjo City, which was established by three domains during the Edo period [Akita Prefecture]

During the Edo period, Yurihonjo City was occupied by three feudal domains: the Yashima domain, the Kameda domain, and the Honjo domain, and Kitamae...

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