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 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

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

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 13/11/2019

”Kimachi-zaka Park”: Akita’s Secret Spot for Sakura and Autumn Colors

Rugged cliffs jut out of the forest to create a beautiful backdrop for this park. Coupled with the impressive view of surrounding mountains and the Yoneshiro River, this is the perfect place for thos...

Posted 5/11/2019

Play with Akita Dogs!

No visit to Noshiro would be complete without meeting Akita dogs up close. Kojuso Kennel is one of the best-known Akita kennels in Japan and has raised numerous champion dogs over the years. It is...