The Wintry Country Life, countryside akitas snow
Far south from Akita city, close to Miyagi prefecture, you will find the Akinomiya region where you can experience true winter country-life; snowy environment, ...
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Making paper balloons with the locals
I had a lot of fun creating these lovely paper balloons with the locals of Daisen City. When signing up for this event, I had no idea what was in store for me. ...
Walking Around Samurai Village In Kimono
Tazawa Lake Coming from Morioka, We decided to pass by and check out the famous Tazawa Lake. This gorgeous lake in Akita is Japan deepest lake, and the 17th dee...
Fishing Hatahata – The symbol of God’s gift in the cold winter –
My stereotype before the trip Before came to Akita, I only knew little about hatahata, a locally famous fish with delicious fish roe. My preconceive idea was th...
Angle of the water
Angle of the water is actually a water shield which is known as “Junsai” in Japanese. It is a green plant in the water lily family growing in the ponds. Japanes...
Tea ceremony
My first Japanese tea ceremony experience Japan is known all over the world for their culture, especially the tea ceremony. Visitors from all over the world wou...
Private Firework tour in Omagari – Making imitated Fireworks (Hanabi)
Visiting a firework/hanabi factory was sure Unique enough but we sure got more excited in the process of learning how to make our own Firework which is known as...
Eating up Akita
Have you heard of the word “Tempura” before? When it comes to Japanese fried cuisine, besides “Karaage”, many of you might think of “Tempura”. In Japan, from ve...