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Learn about the history of Nikaho City, which was born after the merger of three towns associated with Nigaho [Akita...

Nikaho City, Akita Prefecture, is located in the southern part of Akita Prefecture, on the prefectural border with Yamagata Prefecture, and in October 2005, Nikaho Town, Ganpo Town, and Kisakata Town...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2024.11.29

[Chokaisan and Tobishima Geopark: Nikaho Edition (2)] The wisdom of our ancestors brought about...

In the first part of the Chokaisan and Tokishima Geopark, we introduced geosites on the Sea of ​​Japan, such as "Kujukushima (Zogata)" and "Misaki Coast", but in the second part, we introduce geosites inland areas, the global environment, and...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2024.11.25

The trail of the express train "Oga" that was connected to Ueno and Akita, which had a strong demand [Akita Prefecture]

If you are traveling by train from Ueno Station in Tokyo to Akita Station in Akita Prefecture, most people will probably take the "Komachi" on the Akita Shinkansen. In an era when there were no Shinkansen trains, there are express trains on traditional lines...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2024.11.20

Is Nama bald real? Traces of demons remaining throughout the Oga Peninsula – Oga Peninsula and the Legend of Demons...

Aside from the debate about whether Nama bald is a demon or a god, there are a ton of demon legends on the Oga Peninsula. The origin of the legend is that five bats that visited with Emperor Wu of Han transform into demons...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2024.11.19

Why do Nama balds take knives to indulge people – The Oga Peninsula and the Oni Den...

When you hear the word Oga, the first thing that comes to mind is "nama bald". Every New Year's Eve evening, demonic people wearing terrifyingly-faced masks and straw costumes say, "Yes, lazy. I'm crying...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2024.11.14

[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 along with the Yurihonjo area of ​​Akita Prefecture, Sakata area of ​​Yamagata Prefecture, Yuza area, and Tobishima area, we are offering a range of "Chokai-san and Tobishima Geopa..."

NORIJUNNORIJUN2024.11.07

Image of Kujukushima (Zogata)

Matsuo Basho was impressed by the legendary scenery of Kujukushima, the elephant, which is not currently visible [in Akita Prefecture...

Kisakatakujukushima Island, Elephant-Gaku, is a scenic spot located on the Sea of ​​Japan coast of Nikaho City, at the northern foot of Mt. Chokai, which rises to the border between Akita and Yamagata. All over the countryside where rice fields spread out...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2024.11.05

Tohoku Autumn Foliage Driving Map: Akita Edition: Recommended Driving Courses and Surrounding Area Tours...

Popular autumn foliage spots in Akita Prefecture include Chiaki Park (Kubota Castle Ruins) in Akita City, where you can easily view autumn foliage in the city, and the samurai residences in Kakunodate. However, the red color is vividly colored in the great outdoors...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2024.10.28

“Akitakomachi from Katakami City” with “Namahage” motif

Katagami City is accepting hometown tax donations using the rice bag "Akitakomachi" with a namahage motif...

Katagami City, Akita Prefecture, has developed a new product called "Akitakomachi from Katagami City" 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!

As roadside stations are undergoing a quiet boom in the quieter days, there are more roadside stations in the Tohoku region where you can stay comfortably and safely, with accommodation facilities attached. September 2024...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2024.10.07

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