Oga Onsenkyo | A Quiet Hot Spring Stay and a Night of Namahage Taiko
Oga Onsenkyo is not a famous hot spring destination like Nyuto Onsen, nor is it a secluded “hidden onsen” deep […]
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Bodakko-meshi: A Local Akita Dish Built on Simple, Bold Flavors
This may look like a joke bento, but it is a traditional and beloved meal in Akita. Bodakko-meshi is made by p […]
Inaniwa Udon
Inaniwa Udon is a traditional hand-stretched noodle passed down in the Inaniwa region of southern Akita. The n […]
kiritanpo
Kiritanpo is a traditional dish from Akita made by mashing freshly cooked rice, shaping it around a wooden sti […]
Hinai-Jidori
Hinai-Jidori is a premium local chicken raised in northern Akita Prefecture and is known as one of Japan’s “Th […]
Nyuto Onsen: A Quiet Hot Spring Escape Away from the Tourist Crowds
Nestled deep in the mountains of Tazawako in Akita Prefecture,Nyuto Onsen is a historic hot spring area that h […]
Tatehana Ganpeki Asaichi (Tatehana Pier Morning Market): A Wild, Local Market That Awakens at Dawn
Tatehana Ganpeki Asaichi (Tatehana Pier Morning Market) is one of the largest morning markets in Japan, held e […]
Osorezan: A Place to Remember Loved Ones Between Hell and Paradise
Osorezan, located on the Shimokita Peninsula in Aomori Prefecture, has long been known as a sacred site where […]
Hokkaido Northern Territories Exchange Center “Ni・Ho・Ro” ：An Interactive Place to Learn the History and Memories of the Northern Territories
The Hokkaido Northern Territories Exchange Center, commonly known as Ni・Ho・Ro, is a facility in Nemuro designe […]
Nemuro Konpira Shrine: A Seaside Guardian of Hokkaido’s Eastern Coast
Located in Nemuro City, Konpira Shrine is dedicated to prayers for safe voyages and prosperous fishing, and ha […]