Posted 13/06/2025

Scenic Tour and Soba Noodle Experience in Happo Town at the Foot of Shirakami Sanchi

Happo Town, nestled between Shirakami Sanchi and the Sea of Japan, is a charming town full of local flavor. It boasts rich natural landscapes and many stunning hidden spots known only to locals. ...

Posted 12/06/2025

Kimimachizaka Guided Tour & Kumiko Woodcraft Experience in Noshiro, Akita

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...

Posted 12/06/2025

Experience Akita’s Mountain Culture: Wild Vegetable Foraging and Gakko Chakko

Looking for an authentic rural Japan experience? This half-day experience combines wild vegetable foraging, a visit to a hidden waterfall, outdoor cooking over a fire, and Gakko Chakko—a tradition...

Posted 3/06/2025

Noshiro City Hall : Sakura Garden

Emerging Cherry Blossom Spot Inside Noshiro City Hall lies a hidden cherry blossom gem known as Sakura Garden. The site was once home to a local elementary school, famous for its st...

Posted 7/05/2025

Dakedai Nature Education Forest: The Ideal Starting Point for Shirakami Sanchi Exploration

The Dakedai Education Forest is located in the outskirts of Fujisato Town, Akita Prefecture, at an elevation of approximately 620 meters, nestled between two towering mountains on a plateau. It is...

Posted 24/06/2024

Spiritual Retreat in Akita: Yudonosan Ryusenji Temple Awaits You

Nestled in the serene landscapes of Noshiro City, Akita Prefecture, Yudonosan Ryusenji Temple offers visitors a peaceful retreat and a deep connection to Japanese culture and nature. This historic pl...

Posted 7/02/2024

Discover Yomemi Festival in Akita | A Unique Japanese Bridal Tradition

What is the Yomemi Festival? At Hiyoshi Shrine in Noshiro City, Akita, the culturally and historically significant Yomemi Festival is held every spring on the day before the important Naka...

Posted 2/06/2023

Kanabotoke Plum Orchard

Kanabotoke Plum Orchard (Kanabotoke Ume Koen in Japanese) is a 5.3-hectare park with approximately 2000 plum trees of five varieties; Tougorou, Koshi-no-ume, Shirakaga, Bungo, and Nankou-ume. There i...

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 19/02/2020

Hachimori Kankoichi Market

A fun activity for those who have a free morning during the weekend. Local vendors gather at the Hachimori Kankoichi Market to sell fish, vegetables, fruits, and special dishes. Visitors can buy fres...

Posted 20/11/2019

Kumiko Woodworking

Kumiko is a traditional woodworking technique that assembles small wooden pieces to create intricate patterns on things such as containers, ornaments, and partition screens. No nails or staples are u...