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...
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.
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.
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...
Among the six Tohoku prefectures, Akita Prefecture boasts many nationally renowned hot springs, making it a treasure trove of hot springs with a wide variety of spring qualities. In particular, the border with Iwate Prefecture is lined with active volcanoes, including Hachimantai, stretching from north to south, and the surrounding area is home to many medicinal hot springs.
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Akita Prefecture is known for its delicious rice and sake, but delicious spring water springs up all over the prefecture. The prefecture is surrounded on three sides by the Shirakami-Sanchi World Heritage Site in the north and the Wagayama Mountains, which form part of the Ou Mountains in the east.
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Roadside stations have been featured on TV a lot recently as tourist spots, so are there any of you who are interested in visiting them? In this article, we'll introduce some recommended roadside stations for those of you who are interested...
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The Nikaho Plateau is a hilly region that spreads out at the northern foot of Mount Chokai, one of the most prominent volcanoes in Tohoku. At an elevation of about 500 meters, it is home to expansive meadows and marshes, as well as flowers that bloom throughout the seasons.
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Winter is a delicious season for hotpot. In Japan, where we have four seasons, ingredients are in season throughout the year, and it is customary to use seasonal ingredients cooked in a way that suits the season. In winter, vegetables such as Chinese cabbage and green onions are in season...
The people of Akita Prefecture are known for their love of alcohol. Data shows that Akita Prefecture ranks second in Japan in terms of sake consumption. Because rice cultivation is so prevalent in Akita Prefecture, sake made from rice is especially popular.
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