Food An Immersive Look Into Akita’s Food Heritage Veronica Carnevale Let’s uncover the meaning and delicious flavors of Akita’s gastronomy, whether it’s pickled vegetables or fish, savory noodles..
Culture Fujisawa Noyaki Festival 2026 Early Aug Every August, the quiet town of Fujisawa in Ichinoseki City bursts into life with one of the region's most dramatic cultural..
Culture Discover Winter Magic at Akita’s Tazawako Ski Area Joanna Ligon You’ve heard of Niseko and Hakuba, but have you skied above Japan’s deepest lake? Tazawako Ski Area may not be on every travel..
Snow Shoveling Race in Hijiori Onsen 2027 Late Feb Held every February in Hijiori Onsen, Yamagata Prefecture, a unique snow shoveling race challenges participants to dig through snow..
5 Alternatives to Kyoto's Hotspots in Akita Kim Bergström Kyoto is one of Japan's most celebrated destinations, but in recent years, the city has struggled with overtourism. Akita Prefecture..
Odate Kiritanpo Festival 2026 Mid Oct Every autumn, the city of Odate (which is recognized as the birthplace of kiritanpo!) hosts the Odate Kiritanpo Festival, a large-scale..
Snow Egg Festival 2026 Late Jul Looking for a truly unique experience in Japan? Head to Iide Town in Yamagata Prefecture this July for the Shirakawa Dam SNOW EGG..
Nagai Snow Lantern Festival 2027 Early Feb Every February, snow lanterns illuminate the town of Nagai, inviting you to experience a lively evening of winter wonder and community..