Culture Namahage Sedo Festival 2025 Malcome Larcens The Namahage Festival is held each year on the second Friday, Saturday and Sunday of February, around the time of the old or ...
Culture The Gem of Japanese Traditional Culture Marie Guirao Japanese traditional culture is in fact much wider and deeper than we imagine, and Akita is no different. A perfect example i...
Culture 7 Winter Events in Akita Mandy Bartok Akita Prefecture offers visitors a host of festivals to liven up the cold winter months.
Culture Summer in Akita Senshu Park Kasia Szumna Senshu Park is not only a perfect oasis of tranquility at the heart of Akita but also an important historic venue.
Culture Namahage Museum in Akita Justin Velgus You can’t go anywhere in Akita without seeing references to the demon figures known as namahage. Find out what they are and w...
Culture Kubota Castle Hitoshi Kawai Honor or wealth, which would you choose? Relive the dilemma of General Satake.
Culture Akita Big Paper Balloon Festival Janessa Landry Want to spend an old traditional Japanese New Years? This Kamifusen (paper balloon) festival is held on the 10th of Feburary ...
