Posted 20/04/2021
These campsites are now open…
Get out of your house with a weekend at one of these campsites in the Akita Shirakami area: Subari Campsite Tucked away in Fujisato Town, arriving at Subari Campsite feels like stumbling u...
Posted 9/03/2021
Shirakami Life: The power of Shirakami’s blessings
Walk out of Noshiro Station and you’ll see a small cafe with a wooden facade. If you can’t read Japanese, the bold “Coffee & Tea” signage will likely catch your attention. It’s owned by mountain ...
Posted 2/02/2021
NEW VIDEO!! A trip to Akita…
In the Akita Shirakami area, the wilderness is ALL yours! No crowds means you can enjoy the great outdoors and Akita culture safely and responsibly. Our newest video features hiking through the tranq...
Posted 17/12/2020
Hungry? If you’re in the Akita Shirakami area, try these new menu items…
The Shirakami area is famous within Akita prefecture for a variety of ingredients including junsai (water shield), negi (green onion), awabi (abalone), buta nankotsu (pork cartilage), and more. With ...
Posted 17/12/2020
UPDATE: 2020 Winter festivals
Due to COVID-19, many winter festivals this year are canceled or will have restrictions to ensure the safety of visitors. We've compiled information about festivals and events in or near the Akita S...
Posted 6/11/2020
UPDATE: Winter road closures!
Winter's around the corner which means some parts of the Akita Shirakami area will be inaccessible by car! Parts of Fujisato's route 317 is now closed. Winding through the Dairakyo Valley, access...
Posted 9/10/2020
Noshiro city’s English pamphlet got a new look!
Download Noshiro city's newest English pamphlet and discover places to see and things to eat in the area. Noshiro City: Sightseeing Restaurant GuideDownload From cozy izakayas that serve rare ...
Posted 7/10/2020
Top spots for fall foliage in the Akita Shirakami area
The chill in the air is getting us more and more excited for autumn! Enjoy fall drives through the vivid Shirakami area. Smell the sweet, caramel scent of the yellow katsura leaves and take pictures ...
Posted 1/10/2020
Enjoy the best of fall with this 2-day itinerary!
With COVID-19, we've been confined to our homes for so long but travel restrictions within Japan are slowly loosening up in different areas. For those in Akita and Tohoku this is the time to explore ...
Posted 14/09/2020
Getting a fishing pass in the Akita Shirakami area!
The clean water flowing down from UNESCO World Heritage Site Shirakami Sanchi supports optimal conditions for a vast array of fish species. Within Japan, the rivers of northern Akita are particularly...
Posted 2/09/2020
Need some inspiration? Here’s a 2-day itinerary for the Akita Shirakami area!
Live Japan outlined everything you need to know for exploring the Akita Shirakami area in 2 days! From transportation to places to go and things to eat, bookmark this now for some future travel inspi...
Posted 26/08/2020
NEW VIDEO!
Our friends at The Global Citizenship created a beautiful video of the Akita Shirakami Area! We hope this video gives you hope and inspiration for future travel to our part of Akita. https://www...