Posted 26/12/2022
Damako Hotpot
Not second to Akita’s famous Kiritanpo hotpot This delicious hotpot dish is a unique specialty of Northern Akita and is usually enjoyed in winter by locals. The primary ingredients often used are ...
Posted 25/11/2022
Cycling around Shirakami Sanchi
Be it for professionals or for those who love it as a hobby, the diverse topographical features of the Shirakami Sanchi make it the ideal location for the adventurous cyclist. As an eco-friendly mean...
Posted 20/11/2019
Ajiro Weaving
Ajiro weaving is a delicate technique that weaves thin strips of various woods to create beautiful, colorful designs in ceilings, walls, tea trays, and lanterns. It can be seen at Kaneyu in Noshir...
Posted 20/11/2019
Mori no Eki | Local Food & Nature Gateway to Shirakami Sanchi
Located at the foot of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage site Shirakami Sanchi, Mori no Eki serves as one of the main tourism hubs in Fujisato Town. The facility includes a tourist information cen...
Posted 20/11/2019
A Guide to Junsai
Junsai is a traditional water vegetable. Coated in a slippery, gelatinous substance, they grow in big, shallow ponds. Containing large amounts of fiber, junsai is considered to be good for health and...
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 Camping Ground
Located next to Subari Dam in Fujisato Town, this campsite offers great views of the reservoir and surrounding cliffs. In addition, there is a tennis court, garden golf ground, playground, and small ...
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
Lavender Fields at Ponpoko Yama Park in Happo, Akita
Looking for a peaceful lavender spot in rural Japan? From late June to July, the lavender fields at Ponpoko Yama Park bloom in vibrant purple across the hills of Happo Town in Akita Prefecture. Compa...
Posted 15/11/2019
Kanoura Observatory: Sunset Views, Black Sand Coastlines, and Local Snacks Along Route 101
Located along Route 101 in Happo Town, Akita Prefecture, Kanoura Observatory is one of the most scenic coastal stops near the Shirakami Sanchi area. Overlooking the Sea of Japan, this roadside viewpo...
Posted 14/11/2019
Waterfalls
The Shirakami area has a number of hidden waterfalls. Below are a couple of "see it for yourself" spots: Garo Waterfall Located behind a small shrine, this waterfall is a short drive from the S...