Mount Chokai, which straddles Akita and Yamagata prefectures, is one of Japan's 100 most scenic spots and is also counted among Japan's 100 most famous mountains. With an elevation of over 2,300 meters, its peak soars above the clouds...
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Living in Akita Prefecture, I have many opportunities to see lacquerware. At a Japanese restaurant, I suddenly noticed that the small bowls and sake cups I saw were made of carefully layered lacquerware, giving them a glossy sheen.
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Akita Prefecture is home to a variety of pottery, including Naraoka ware, a type of pottery with a mysterious blue color. Each piece has its own unique history, and today they are loved by people both inside and outside the prefecture as souvenirs and traditional crafts.
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The Akita Museum of Art is located across the road from Senshu Park, the site of Kubota Castle, famous for its cherry blossoms. Located just a five-minute walk from Akita Station, the museum is a great place to stop by if you're just sightseeing in Akita.
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Akita City, the prefectural capital of Akita Prefecture, is located close to the station. It's about a five-minute walk from the west exit of the station. Surrounded by banks and shops, it's a...
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When you think of pottery, what names come to mind? When you think of representative Japanese pottery, you might think of Seto ware, Arita ware, Kutani ware, etc. Certainly, all of these are famous pottery...
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Kabazaiku (birch crafts) is one of Akita Prefecture's traditional crafts. Akita Prefecture, home to an abundance of wood, including Akita cedar, is also a specialist in woodworking, producing other woodworking products such as bento boxes. Akita...
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Magewappa lunch boxes from Akita Prefecture were featured in a manga and became famous overnight. They are not only a beloved and famous folk craft in Akita Prefecture, but also an essential part of daily life.
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Local governments across Japan have a wide variety of folk crafts that reflect their respective history, climate, and culture. Crafts and processed goods made from locally harvested materials are now available online...
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Akita Prefecture is known as a prefecture that loves alcohol. It has the highest consumption of both sake and beer among the six Tohoku prefectures, and is consistently ranked among the top in national consumption data. Other...
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