Posted 30/07/2026
Happo Fireworks Festival | Summer Festival near Shirakami Sanchi, Akita
If you're exploring the Shirakami Sanchi area in summer, don't miss the Happo Fireworks Festival—an annual community celebration where locals gather to enjoy music, delicious food, and spectacular fi...
Posted 29/07/2026
Akita Cooking Class: Make Traditional Damako Nabe with Local Home Cooks
Looking for a more authentic way to experience Akita? Step into a local kitchen and learn how to prepare one of Akita's most beloved home-style dishes alongside local mothers who have been making ...
Posted 22/07/2026
Kumiko Woodworking Experience in Akita
Hidden in northern Akita, Noshiro was once known throughout Japan as the City of Wood (Mokuto Noshiro), where magnificent Akita cedar forests supported one of the country's most important timber indu...
Posted 21/07/2026
Kaneyu: A Masterpiece of Traditional Japanese Architecture in Noshiro
Hidden in the heart of Noshiro, Kaneyu is one of Akita's most remarkable historic buildings. Originally built as an exclusive ryotei (traditional Japanese restaurant), it showcases the beauty of Japa...
Posted 12/06/2026
Buddhist Temple Experience in Akita: Sutra Copying, Meditation & Bracelet Making
Looking for a meaningful cultural experience beyond sightseeing? At Ryusenji Temple in Noshiro, Akita, visitors can explore the teachings and traditions of Japanese Buddhism while enjoying views o...
Posted 12/06/2026
Traditional Incense Making at a Buddhist Temple in Akita | Near Shirakami Sanchi
Looking for an authentic cultural experience during your trip to Japan? In Noshiro City, Akita Prefecture, you can join a traditional incense-making workshop at Ryusenji Temple, a peaceful Buddhis...
Posted 12/06/2026
Tea Ceremony and Kimono Experience in Akita | Meet a Buddhist Monk at Ryusenji Temple
Looking for a deeper cultural experience during your trip to Japan? At Ryusenji Temple in Akita Prefecture, visitors can step beyond ordinary sightseeing and immerse themselves in some of Japan's ...
Posted 2/06/2026
Make Traditional Onigiri in Akita: A Local Food Experience in Shirakami
Looking for a meaningful cultural experience beyond sightseeing? In Fujisato Town, the gateway to the Akita side of the Shirakami Sanchi area, you can spend a relaxing morning learning how to make...
Posted 2/06/2026
Traditional Japanese Clothing Experience in Akita – Take Your Outfit Home
Looking for a unique cultural experience during your trip to Japan? In Noshiro City, Akita Prefecture, you can step into a beautifully preserved historic building, dress in traditional Japanese su...
Posted 29/05/2026
Mount Ishikura: A Hidden Scenic Nature Spot in Mitane Town, Akita
Discover a Peaceful Hidden Nature Destination in Northern Akita Near the Shirakami Sanchi Region Looking for a peaceful nature destination in northern Japan away from crowded tourist spots? Mou...
Posted 27/05/2026
Iwadate Waterfront: A Family-Friendly Rocky Beach Along the Shirakami Coast
Discover a Family-Friendly Rocky Beach in Akita Located along the scenic Shirakami coastline in Happo Town, Iwadate Waterfront is a small rocky beach popular with local families during the summer ...
Posted 26/05/2026
Michi-no-Eki Hachimori | Famous Spring Water Stop Near Shirakami Sanchi
Located along Route 101 near the border of Akita and Aomori, Michi-no-Eki Hachimori is a popular roadside stop for travelers exploring the Shirakami Sanchi area and the scenic Sea of Japan coastline....