Posted 19/11/2019
Okina Ame Candy
The Story of Okina Ame Candy Okina Ame Candy is a traditional Japanese candy with a history of over 200 years. It has a transparent light yellow color and a soft texture, similar to mochi. The...
Posted 19/11/2019
Izakaya Sakedoko Berabo
Experience the flavors of Noshiro at this popular local izakaya, where you can enjoy hearty regional dishes made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. It’s a great place to discover the comfort an...
Posted 19/11/2019
Izakaya Iki
Friendly staff, delicious Akita flavors, and an extensive sake menu, Iki has it all. Try the flavorful green onion and miso pizza that uses local ingredients and puts a new wafu-spin on an Italian cl...
Posted 19/11/2019
Boschetto Bakery
A local favorite, this bakery offers fresh bread and sweets made with Shirakami Sanchi natural yeast. Right off of Route 101, it is a great place to stop for those driving through Happo Town along Ak...
Posted 19/11/2019
Build Your Own Canoe in Akita at Tenjin Kobo
Experience the joy of building your own canoe at Tenjin Kobo, a unique woodworking workshop in Akita located inside a renovated former elementary school. Combining traditional craftsmanship with outd...
Posted 18/11/2019
Goshonodai Auto Campground in Happo, Akita
Goshonodai Auto Campground is a popular seaside campground located in Happo Town, northern Akita Prefecture. Overlooking the Sea of Japan and located next to Isaribi Onsen Hatahatakan, the campground...
Posted 18/11/2019
Shinko, Japanese Dessert
A representative treat of Noshiro City, shinko is a traditional dessert made with mochi and red bean paste. At Sekito Bypass, customers can enjoy tasting Noshiro shinko with soft mochi made from loca...
Posted 18/11/2019
Mikoshi no Takiabi Festival: Japan’s Only Mikoshi Waterfall Ritual
Nestled in the nature-rich town of Happo in Akita Prefecture, Shirataki Shrine is a charming local shrine known for its peaceful, secluded atmosphere. With no resident priests except during speci...
Posted 18/11/2019
Noshiro Nebunagashi Festival
Also known as Yaku-Tanabata, this annual summer festival started hundreds of years ago, and features a parade of large lantern floats moving along to the the sound of traditional flute and taiko drum...
Posted 15/11/2019
Tenku no Fuyajo Festival
Tenku no Fuyajo is a modern festival inspired by ancient tradition. It began in 2013, after the discovery of a Meiji-era photograph, that depicted a large, Nagoya castle-shaped lantern float. This la...
Posted 15/11/2019
Noshiro Udon Noodles
Noshiro udon noodles are thin and round. Their characteristically smooth texture has been popular for a long time. Try Noshiro Udon at cafe Saku Saku in Noshiro City (information below). Or buy it fr...
Posted 15/11/2019
Kurumidai Camping Ground
Fall asleep to the sound of the trickling water in the nearby stream. Gaze at the night stars uninhibited by city lights. Tucked away in the woods of the Shirakami Mountains, this campground is perfe...
Posted 15/11/2019
Subari Campground: Hidden Lakeside Camping Near Shirakami Sanchi
If you are searching for peaceful camping in rural Japan, Subari Campground in Fujisato Town is a hidden lakeside escape surrounded by forests and mountains. Located beside Lake Subari at the foot...
Posted 15/11/2019
Ishikurayama Camping Ground
Located on Ishikura Mountain at an elevation of 143-meters, campers can enjoy being surrounded by beautiful nature at this site. Look out onto World Heritage Site Shirakami Sanchi, and Oga's Kanpu Mo...
Posted 15/11/2019
Babahera Ice Cream
A dessert only sold in Akita, Babahera ice cream is delicious, and scooped in the shape of a rose by local women. Its refreshing strawberry and banana flavors are popular among both children and adul...
Posted 15/11/2019
Shirakami Lamb
Shirakami lamb is a special Suffolk Hogget meat that is hard to come by in other parts of Honshu. Local to Fujisato Town, this grass-fed lamb is often used in a variety of dishes including shabu-shab...
Posted 15/11/2019
Cherry Blossoms
Cherry blossoms are an emblem of the Japanese landscape. Enjoy them without having to push through crowds at these local spots: Kimimachizaka Park In addition to boasting an idyllic backdrop o...
Posted 15/11/2019
Beaches
Kamayahama Beach Enjoy swimming in the cool, clear waters of Kamayahama Beach. Watch the wind turbines that dot the coastline spin slowly with the breeze, and see the Shirakami Mountains and Oga P...