Enjoy winter in Akita Prefecture! 3 recommended winter festivals!
Akita's "Namahage" and "Kamakura" are well-known, but the "Namahage Sedo Festival" and "Yokote Snow Festival" were born from combining these with local Shinto rituals.
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Speaking of Akita station bento, this is it! We talk about the appeal of Hanazen's chicken rice bento!
When talking about Akita ekiben, the first name that comes to mind is Hanazen's Chicken Rice. This dish, with soft, tender chicken meat coated in a sweet and spicy sauce atop fluffy, cooked rice, is a favorite among both locals and travelers...
[Part 3] Masumi Sugae's walk through the Oga Peninsula – hit by a major earthquake [Akita Prefecture]
Based on "The Five Winds of Oga," a travelogue written by Edo period traveler Masumi Sugae (1754-1829) about his journey around the Oga Peninsula, this book compares the Edo period with the present day.
[Part 2] Masumi Sugae's walk around the Oga Peninsula – She was fascinated by the strange rock formations along the coast...
Based on the Oga Gofu, a travelogue written by Masumi Sugae (1754-1829) of the Edo period about his journeys around the Oga Peninsula, this book compares the Edo period with the present day.
[Part 1] Masumi Sugae's Walk on the Oga Peninsula – Touring the sacred mountains of Kanpuzan and Honzan...
Sugae Masumi (1754-1829) was a travel writer from the Edo period who traveled mainly to northern Japan and Hokkaido, and wrote about the scenery, the lives and customs of the people, along with colored illustrations...
Learn about the history of Nikaho City, which was formed by the merger of three towns connected to the Nikaho clan [Akita...
Nikaho City, Akita Prefecture, is located in the southern part of the prefecture, on the border with Yamagata Prefecture. In October 2005, the towns of Nikaho, Konoura, and Kisakata were...
[Mt. Chokai-Tobishima Geopark: Nikaho (2)] The wisdom of our ancestors...
In Part 1 of this article on Mt. Chokai-Tobishima Geopark, we introduced geosites along the Sea of Japan coast, such as the Kujukushima Islands (Kizakata) and Misaki Coast. In Part 2, we will introduce inland geosites and the relationship between the Earth and the environment.
The history of the express "Oga" that connected Ueno and Akita and enjoyed strong demand [Akita Prefecture]
When traveling by train from Ueno Station in Tokyo to Akita Station in Akita Prefecture, most people will take the Akita Shinkansen "Komachi." Before the Shinkansen, there were limited express trains on conventional lines...
Are Namahage real? Traces of demons remain throughout the Oga Peninsula – Oga Peninsula and demon legends...
Putting aside the debate over whether Namahage are demons or gods, the Oga Peninsula is home to numerous demon legends. The origin of one is the legend that five bats who accompanied Emperor Wu of Han transformed into demons...
Why do Namahage carry knives to punish people? – Oga Peninsula and the Demon Legend...
When you hear the word Oga, the first thing that comes to mind is the "Namahage." Every year on New Year's Eve, demon-like figures wearing frightening masks and straw costumes sing, "Anyone lazy? Cry...".