When you visit Japan, shopping is likely on your list of things to do. They have many cool gadgets and cultural items that are often on souvenir lists. To help you find your way and do the shopping part right, we would like to share some much-needed information. You need to know the types of […]
Author: Ernest Bouie
Important Things to Know Before You Travel to Japan
Japanese people are reserved and polite by nature. Their culture is very considerate and does not work on the same principles and behavior as many Western cultures. Before you visit Akita City or any other Japanese city, you should learn a little more about their culture and customs. So, today, we want to share with […]
The Restaurants of Akita City, Japan
Akita Prefecture offers Japanese dining at its best. You can look forward to traditional favorites and a few Akita-specific dishes. Japan is known to offer many different options from fancy restaurants to vendors, to themed restaurants about robots. No matter what you like, you will find it here. Many of the Japanese restaurants specialise in […]
5 Reasons Why You Should Visit Akita City in Japan
Akita is prefecture in the Tohuku region of Japan. It is one of the most beautiful places you will ever visit and it is filled with history, culture and natural wonders. Tourists don’t always visit this small gem as it is not close to the big cities and their modern attractions. However, if you are […]
Oga Peninsula
The Oga Peninsula is a peninsula that is located in Akita and juts out into the Japan Sea. The area offers more than just the axe-shaped peninsula. The Oga Peninsula is also connected with the legend of the namahage which is a folk tradition held every year on December 31st. The Namahage Festival This […]
NyutoOnsen
NyutoOnsen consists of a collection of seven onsens ryokan. The area spans across a vast spaceand each of the resorts that form part of the NyutoOnsen has its own hot springs baths with their own spring sources. These hot springs are natural and set in the most beautiful, natural, and rustic settings possible. Some of […]
Hachimantai Hot Springs
The Hachimantai hot springs are located in northern Akita and Iwate Prefectures. It is a mountainous region that is far removed from the cities and traffic. You will find the peace and quiet a true escape from everyday life. It is the perfect spot for a holiday. It is the best place to calm and […]
Tazawo-ko (Lake Tazawako) and Tazawako Ski Resort
Lake Tazawo or Tazawa-ko is the deepest lake in Japan and is located south of the Towada-Hachimantai National Park. It is in the Tohoku Region and close to Akita City. This lake is mostly undeveloped and you can enjoy the natural and rustic beauty and atmosphere. Because of its depth, the lake does not freeze […]
Shirakami-Sanchi
Shirakami-Sanchi means white god mountain area and is located in northern Honshu in Japan. It straddles the Akita and Aomori Prefectures and was one of the first places in Japan to be declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This mountain range and area is well-known for its Siebold’s beech tree forest. Access and Preservation […]
Akita Museam of Art
The Akita Museum of Art is one of the must-visit hotspots in Akita City in Japan. It not only holds beautiful pieces of art but is an artwork itself. The Architecture The architecture is beautiful and the museum was designed by Ando Tadao. Ando Tadao is one of the most renowned architects and it […]