Tazawako Ski Resort is one of Akita's most representative winter spots. As the name suggests, this ski slope overlooks Lake Tazawa, and stretches out on the slopes of Mt. Komagatake...
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In July 2018, the Chokaisan Wooden Toy Museum was opened in Yurihonjo City. The wooden school building of the former Ayukawa Elementary School, which is a registered tangible cultural property of the country...
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Goshogake Onsen is an inn located quietly in the mountains beyond the Hachimantai mountain pass. From Tazawako Station, take a bus bound for the Hachimantai summit and enjoy a leisurely stroll...
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Kawarage Jigoku is located in the southeast of Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture. It is near the prefectural border of Miyagi and Yamagata. Famous for its secret hot springs approximately 22km from Yuzawa Station on the JR Ou Main Line...
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Osarizawa Mine is the largest mine in the East. In November 2007, it was designated as a modern industrial heritage site by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. 1978...
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The Oga Shinzan Folklore Museum shows the Namahage folklore through skits. Also in the Mayama district of the Oga Peninsula, there is a Namahage Museum where Namahage are exhibited...
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The number of people who love Akita dogs and are irresistible to them is rapidly increasing. The Akita dog is also designated as a natural monument. It's not so easy to meet...
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"Nikaho Plateau" is a hilly area that spreads out at the northern foot of Mt. Chokai, one of the most prominent volcanoes in Tohoku. The altitude is about 500 meters, and there are spacious meadows and...
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There are countless rocks with very interesting shapes called strange rocks around the world. Japan also has many strangely shaped rocks. Among them, it has recently attracted attention...
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Winter is the season for delicious hot pot dishes. In Japan, where there are four seasons, ingredients are in season (spring, summer, fall, and winter), and it is customary to eat seasonal ingredients using cooking methods that are appropriate for each season. ...
