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[Mt. Chokai-Tobishima Geopark: Nikaho (1)] Nikaho, a place that is comparable to Matsushima, but was hit by a major earthquake...

Nikaho City (Akita Prefecture) is located at the foot of Mount Chokai and is part of the "Mount Chokai-Tobishima Geopark" along with the Yurihonjo area in Akita Prefecture and the Sakata, Yuza, and Tobishima areas in Yamagata Prefecture.

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Image of Kujukushima (Kizakata)

The mystical landscape of Kisakata and Kujukushima, which Matsuo Basho was deeply moved by [Akita Prefecture]...

Kisakata and Kujukushima Islands are a scenic spot located on the Sea of ​​Japan coast of Nikaho City, at the northern foot of Mount Chokai, which towers over the border between Akita and Yamagata prefectures. Rice paddies dot the countryside here and there...

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

Popular spots for viewing autumn leaves in Akita Prefecture include Senshu Park (Kubota Castle Ruins) in Akita City, where you can easily enjoy autumn leaves within the city, and the samurai residences in Kakunodate. However, seeing the vibrant crimson colors in the midst of nature is...

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"Akitakomachi rice from Katagami City" with a "Namahage" motif

Katagami city is accepting hometown tax donations with namahage-themed rice bags "Akita Komachi"...

Katagami City in Akita Prefecture has developed a new product, "Katagami City Akita Komachi," which uses Akita Komachi, a brand of rice representative of the prefecture, packed in a specially designed rice bag featuring Akita's "Namahage" (a type of demon).

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[Akita Prefecture] Stay at a roadside station! Introducing roadside stations in Akita Prefecture with accommodation facilities!

As car camping trips at roadside stations become a quiet trend, the number of roadside stations with attached accommodation facilities that offer comfortable and safe accommodation is increasing in the Tohoku region. As of September 2024...

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

The Akita Shinkansen "Komachi" currently operates between Tokyo Station and Akita Station. The Akita Shinkansen opened in March 1997, so before that, other express trains provided access to Akita.

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2024.10.02

Akebia fruit

Over 90% of Akebia in Japan is produced in Tohoku! One of the autumn flavors, "Akebia" [Yamagata/Akita]

Although it is not a commonly sold fruit, Akebia is famous as one of the flavors of autumn. Although it is often thought of as growing wild in mountainous areas, it is actually also cultivated commercially and produced domestically.

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Smoked daikon radish tartar sauce is super useful! Introducing basic usage and recommended recipes [Autumn...

Iburi-gakko, a traditional Akita pickle, is known for its crispy texture and unique smoked flavor. Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT: What is the traditional food "Iburi-gakko"?.

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.09.10

Is shiso-wrapped apricot only found in Aomori and Akita prefectures? Here's how to make it and some recipe variations

"Shiso-wrapped apricots" have been on the dinner table since I was a child. However, as soon as I left the Tohoku region, the opportunities to encounter them decreased. After some research, I discovered that shiso-wrapped apricots originated in Aomori...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.09.04

Amesagi Castle, a theme park showcasing the history of the former Kameda domain ©Tabi Tohoku

Historical heritage of Yurihonjo City, where three feudal domains divided the territory during the Edo period (Akita Prefecture)

During the Edo period, Yurihonjo City was home to three domains: Yashima, Kameda, and Honjo. It served as a port of call for Kitamaebune (ships carrying ships from the Kitamae region).

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