Akita Top Things to Do Featured Akita prefecture is located in Northwest Tohoku, stretching along the coast facing the Sea of Japan.
Culture Akita Inu and Akita Prefecture Featured The link bewteen the Akita Inu (Dog) and Akita Prefecture
Culture A Healing Trip in Akita Featured I recommend Akita to those who had been to Japan a few times and are trying to seek for a deeper Japan experience in their next..
Activities Nanataki Falls Ben Bloch Less than 20 km southwest of the famous Lake Towada lies another beauty of nature, the Nanataki Falls. Literally meaning “seve..
Area Kakunodate Kakunodate (角館) is a former castle town and samurai stronghold in today's Akita Prefecture. While Kakunodate Castle no longer remains, the town is famous for its samurai tradition and ..
Activities Oga City Namahage Ride Ben Bloch An overview of the Oga City Namahage Ride event, as well as a brief description of some cultural highlights in Akita Prefecture.
Transportation Getting From Tokyo to Akita Ben Bloch A brief guide to various transportation options from Tokyo to Akita and back.
Culture Namahage Sedo Festival 2026 Early Feb The Namahage Festival is held each year on the second Friday, Saturday and Sunday of February, around the time of the old or lunar..