Japan Akita Travel

06/06/2024

During festival time, the whole village would participate in a tug of war. Back then, it used to take days to get to Tokyo, not that the villagers went there. In fact, some villagers spent their whole lives here, never knowing what it was like to be in the capital. Instead, they carved toys out of wood, collected baby bees for tempura or stir fry, and made their own kind of very thick soba, now famous around Japan as Itsukidani soba.

Why is this sake named after the Cicada? Maybe my mother in law has a clue, having collected Cicadas and butterflies in her youth in this mountain village, filled with the joy of nature.

04/06/2024

Nestled in the Northernmost Prefecture of Japan’s mainland sits Hachinohe, a city along the Pacific Coast. Every year during the Summer, the city comes alive with one of the biggest festivals in the region.

The Sansha Taisai festival takes place every year, and is considered one of the main festivals of the city, taking place at the end of July into early August, usually lasting for 3 to 4 days. The celebration has been recognised by UNESCO for its intangible cultural heritage.

23/03/2024

Hachiko's story is known around the world and it speaks volumes about a dog's loyalty to its owner. The story goes that Hachiko, whose lineage came from the Akita Prefecture, would go back and forth to Shibuya every day to wait for his owner to return from work

Learn about the Akita dog with photos, information and exhibits. The Museum was built to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Akita Dog Preservation Society.

11/03/2024

On this 13th anniversary, we remember those that have gone before us, and how we have changed as a result.

2018 marked the 7th anniversary of the tsunami. In Japan, there is an age old festival called Shichi-go-san, which is a rite of passage for children, marking their third, fifth and seventh years on this earth.

04/03/2024

Follow the fish to Toyama.

Buri Kaido is a route that once connected Toyama, Hida, Takayama, and present day Matsumoto for the purpose of transporting buri, or yellowtail. While Buri Kaido is no longer in operation, its phantom route inspired us to explore these four cities more deeply.

18/02/2024

Sendai, the gateway to Akita and the rest of Tohoku

​​Sendai is a vibrant city located on the Pacific coast of Honshu, the largest of Japan's four major islands. It can be reached within 1 hour and 40 minutes by taking the Tohoku Shinkansen from Tokyo. Serving as the capital of Miyagi prefecture and pulsating heart of Japan’s northern Tohoku Re...

31/01/2024

Each February 14th the samurai district of heats up--and no, it isn't because of 's Day. The Fire and Snow Festival light up the town in bonfires and, more spectacularly, participants swinging fireballs over their heads.

The Kakunodate Fire and Snow Festival (火振りかまくら Hiburi Kamakura) takes place in Kakunodate, Akita Prefecture annually on February 13 and 14. Onlookers can also participate without reservations and free of charge.               

30/01/2024

Julia’s Cross celebrates the life of Julia Ota, who after being exiled to the island for her faith, had a positive impact on Kozushima’s people through her charitable acts. The lookout point itself affords views of Kozushima Village, Kozushima Port, and Maehama Beach nestled in the island’s mountainous landscape. At night, the area is also a popular stargazing spot.

Kozushima is a roughly 18.5 km2 island situated 180 km south of central Tokyo. The island is renowned for its pristine beaches, crystal blue waters, and rocky coastlines.

17/01/2024

You might think Chicken Teriyaki is one of the most popular dishes in Japanese cuisine. However, most Japanese would rather dine out on Teriyaki fish than chicken. If this is the case, then how do Japanese people like their chicken?

Find out what true Akita chicken cuisine is like at Hinaiya

10/01/2024

A thousand people in a mixed gender hot spring? What were they thinking?

For over three hundred years the Sukayu Onsen in the Hakkoda mountains has been an ideal place to relax. Also called the 1000 person hot spring, it is mixed gender.

09/01/2024

From the moment you see this quaint family run restaurant you can sense there is something special. With each step creeping closer to the front of the queue, you can see and smell the smoky charcoal grill on your right with lots of eel being marinated, sometimes literally filling the skies with a pleasant sweet soy aroma.

The specialty here is Nagoya style eel rice with dried nori. The name of this dish is Hitsumabushi and is well known as a Nagoya delicacy. The shop started in 1910 in nearby Nishio city. However, the Anjo shop has now overtaken the original Nishio shop.

01/01/2024

Welcome to Myoko, the Japow Capital of Japan. First things first; the average snowfall for Myoko Kogen is a whopping 13-15 meters per winter season. That's enough to satisfy any powder ju**ie a few times over. Plus, there are activities here for all the family.

Myoko is an increasingly popular destination when it comes to the very best of Japan's famed powder snow. Myoko House combines Japanese and Western influences for the perfect place from which to explore. Bonus? It has a handmade gyoza and sake bar onsight!

26/12/2023

Make your way in a campervan from the Noto Peninsula, where could it take you? Akita?

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22/12/2023

Anyone who has seen the Netflix doco on the Age of the Samurai, would know about Odawara Castle. Now you can see it for yourself!

Odawara is a captivating coastal city nestled along Sagami Bay on the Tokaido Line, just a 30-minute Shinkansen bullet train ride from Tokyo Station.

01/12/2023

Noto Peninsula, situated on the western coast of Japan, is a destination that captures the essence of traditional Japanese culture, natural beauty, and modern convenience.

Noto Peninsula, situated in Ishikawa Prefecture on the western coast of Japan, is a destination that captures the essence of traditional Japanese culture, natural beauty, and modern convenience.

23/11/2023

It's all about the bells. They're just so shiny and jangly: they're the cherry on top of my Nebuta Matsuri costume.

It's all about the bells for the author at the Nebuta Matsuri, held in Aomori the first week of August. It's said that they bring happiness, and who wouldn't want that?

22/11/2023

I had the opportunity to Aomori Apple Cider, and it was amazing, nothing like what I had in Australia. Even people who don't normally drink Cider would enjoy it. Besides apples, Aomori is also famous for garlic.

The roads that wind through the lush landscape of the Tsugaru Plain in Aomori Prefecture are lined with rice paddies and orderly groves of fruit trees. Once a sparsely inhabited marshland, the region was transformed into an agricultural center by land reclamation projects during the Tokugawa Period....

21/11/2023

It is great to see leaders from the Australian travel industry work together with tourism representatives in Tohoku.

What do you think we need to do to make travel here more attractive?

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21/11/2023

The Oirase stream is one of the most famous destinations in Northern Japan. Its fame is totally deserved and, as soon as you make your first step on the river bank, the reason will be clear. In summer the surrounding forest foliage is at its peak. The green is imperious; the delicate and spongy moss covers everything like the snow in winter. The water paints elegant shapes flowing around the tiny islets covered in wide leaf plants.

Oirase stream is amazing in any season. In summer the green color of leaves and moss is unbelievable.

22/06/2023

Sometimes we come across products that are more popular overseas than at home. For example, Bossa Nova, one of the most beautiful music genres, is wildly popular around the world, and highly respected in the music community, but not in its home country, Brazil.

Find out what true Akita chicken cuisine is like at Hinaiya

20/04/2023

An imperial villa where you can enjoy a hot spring with ocean views? Why not? . This could be a great place for a short stay while traveling from Tokyo Narita to Akita.

Taiyo no Sato: Bettei Umi to Mori was voted Japan's number one high end ryokan in 2014. Located just a couple of hours East of Tokyo along the most Eastern shores of Chiba prefecture, it offers delicious local seafood with private baths facing the Pacific Ocean.

07/04/2023

From broken to beautiful. Follow in the footsteps of pilgrims from far and wide this Easter Sunday

Seitai Hoshikai in Japanese means the Institute of the Handmaids of the Holy Eucharist. It is a community of nuns living a life of dedication in a convent, located in a semi- rural area 8km north east from Akita City.

24/02/2023

Shozan Restaurant is an amazing journey for culture and food buffs alike

In January 2023, "Shozan" restaurant opened inside a renovated portion of the original Katsuyama brewery in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture. The restaurant specializes in "Japanese-inspired" French cuisine paired with Katsuyama sake luxury wine.

21/01/2023

This beauty brings tears to the eyes

Journey with me through Kozushima, one of Tokyo's famous Izu Islands and discover its unspoiled nature and stunning night skies.

22/11/2022

Away from the neon lights of Namba and the office towers of Umeda, on a quiet street in Osaka’s Fukushima District is Ayamuya, the only yakitori shop in Osaka to earn a Michelin star.

Away from the neon lights of Namba and just moments from the office towers of Umeda, on a quiet street in Osaka’s Fukushima District is Ayamuya, the only yakitori shop in Osaka to earn a Michelin star.

22/11/2022

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Thank you for cleaning up!

‘Wow’: Classy World Cup act from Japanese fans goes viral

02/11/2022

Why be a spectator in the movie Bullet Train when you can be in it! green car.

23/09/2022

We give thanks for the amazing work of our health care professionals over the last two years. Now is the time for healing and reconnections, for new adventures and friendships. Welcome to the home for wellbeing and longevity, as Japan reopens on 11 October.
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Go back in time, somewhere in Asia, with a bukubuku tea-making class and tasting experience. After that, browse the handmade pottery and Bingata in the art gallery below.

25/07/2022

The menu at Otto Sette is based on Calendario Gastronomico. Their head chef Takeda san tells me that every month is associated with the harvest of a particular vegetable or seafood.

Previously known as Tsubaki Salon, Otto Sette celebrates the culinary calendar of Hokkaido, with riches from the sea, land and sky.

16/07/2022

Music gives expression to many stories from antiquity, not only the good old days but also times of sorrow and remorse. Music opens a whole Pandora’s Box of emotions from the depths of our hearts. Sometimes, even the place names themselves evoke a certain kind of feeling.

Enjoy Nature and Festivals in a hauntingly beautiful lake in Tohoku Japan. Majestic in any season.