Noshiro is a place where two local histories come together: the romantic story of Kimimachizaka and the woodworking culture that once made the city known as the “Wood Capital” of Japan. Located in northern Akita Prefecture, Noshiro has long been connected to the forests surrounding the Yoneshiro River. In the past, valuable Akita cedar trees … Continue reading Kimimachizaka Guided Tour & Kumiko Woodcraft Experience in Noshiro, Akita