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

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

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

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

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

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

Rose shaped ice cream?? Oh, yes.

Snow huts and water gods.

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

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

Legends accompany Japan’s deepest lake.