Sleep, Fireworks, Sushi and Sake, what else?
Most people would not consider travelling to the north of Japan because they are afraid that there won’t be much to do here. However, this last weekend p...
Category: South Area
Sake drinking at the famous Hideyoshi
You might be wondering why this sake brewery in the north has the same name of the once unifier of Japan Toyotomi Hideyoshi. The name comes from “Hiidete（秀でて）” ...
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, ...
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. ...
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...
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...
A day like Local Japanese
Farmer in land of sun Even Thailand is well-known to be an agricultural-based country; it is now not easy for new generations in this digital era to have a chan...
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Shottsuru -A Not-So Fishy Fish Sauce-
Japan has a long history of making fermented foods, which are an essential part of the daily diet and Japanese cooking. Natto (fermented soybeans), tsukemono (J...
Kamakura -a Snow-made house in AKita-
Every year, a petal of snow tells us the advent of winter in Akita. Sometimes it amuses us with the splendid scenery covering everything it touches, but sometim...
Hatahata fish -Akita’s Winter Blessing-
There is a saying that food is God’s love made edible. Hatahata is one such Japanese food that is dear to the people in Akita and whose importance is embo...