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Kakunodate Cherry Blossom Festival

Kakunodate Cherry Blossom Festival

The Kakunodate Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates the arrival of spring in one of Japan's most historic towns in Akita Prefecture.

Kakunodate Festival

Kakunodate Festival

The Kakunodate festival in Akita Prefecture combines Buddhism and Shintoism with traditional music, dances and cuisine.

Omagari Fireworks Festival

To see the best in Japan battle it out for the prestigious Prime Minister's Prize, head to the Omagari Fireworks Festival.

Akita Kanto Matsuri

Akita Kanto Matsuri

Don’t miss the incredible illuminated lanterns at Akita Kanto Matsuri this August!

Shirakami Sanchi UNESCO World Heritage Site

Fujisato

Hiking, waterfalls, and tasty lamb. Did somebody say road trip?

Hachimori Isaribi Onsen Hatahata Kan

Hachimori Isaribi Onsen Hatahata Kan

This Akita hot spring has a bath that is shaped like a boat. Drop us off in the ocean!

5 Famous Foods You'll Find in Akita

5 Famous Foods You’ll Find in Akita

Rose shaped ice cream?? Oh, yes.

Yokote city turns into an romantic little spot come winter. Akita, winter

Yokote Kamakura Snow Festival

Snow huts and water gods.

Namahage Festival in Akita, Japan.

Namahage Festival

Over in Akita Prefecture, it’s better to feed your demons with rice cakes than fight them.

kuroya onsen

Kuroyu Onsen

Ultimate peace of mind plus mixed-gender bathing in this respite of seclusion.

Lake Tazawa

Legends accompany Japan’s deepest lake.