Escape Japan's more popular tourist hubs and head to a less-visited, mountainous region with festivals and delicious food ...

ODATE, Akita Prefecture—A rookie candidate who ... of halting the rapid decline in population in this northern Japan city. Ryosuke Takashima remains Japan’s youngest-ever mayor.

Three workers died Friday morning after collapsing inside a manhole at a sewer construction site in the city of Oga, Akita Prefecture, according to police. The incident occurred around 9:30 a.m ...

Three workers in Japan died Friday after losing consciousness while repairing sewer pipes down a manhole in the city of Oga, Akita Prefecture.

The city of Senboku in Akita Prefecture is made up of three towns: Tazawako, which has the deepest lake in Japan; Nishiki, home to farming scenery: and Kakunodate, called the little Kyoto of Tohoku.

If you are planning to travel to Akita or any other city in Japan, this airport locator will be a very useful tool. This page gives complete information about the Akita Airport along with the airport ...

YOKOTE, Akita Prefecture--Grossed out but ... case at a confectionery shop in this northeastern city. Orders are pouring in from across Japan for the unusual treats. Not only is the appearance ...

A statue of the main character of Japan's popular anime series "Crayon Shinchan" has been unveiled in front of children in ...

The wakame seaweed harvest has started in the sea near Akita Prefecture and other areas. On February 23, a harvesting event was held in the city of Oga ... at 4 p.m., Japan time.