Akita, Yamagata and Niigata prefectures are known for their bitterly cold winter weather ... On this episode of Journeys in Japan, Sheila Cliffe explores the textiles and clothing from Japan's ...

The city of Senboku in Akita Prefecture is made ... Catrina Sugita experiences the area's winter lifestyle and its fiery festivals. Lake Tazawako is Japan's deepest with just over 423 meters.

MITANE, Akita Prefecture--“Walking with an Akita ... the usual number of reservations after it was introduced through a winter tourism promotional campaign jointly implemented by the prefectural ...

Yuzawa Royal Hotel and AKITA Geo Tour Co., Ltd. have begun accepting reservations for their two days-one night tour package of Akita, in the Snow Country (January to around March each year).

Japan is one of the world's top travel destinations -- and for good reason. Whether it's your first or 50th time visiting Japan, you will likely find yourself experiencing something new in one of ...

AKITA--Towering wind turbines the height of 40-story buildings dot the waters off the coast of Akita Prefecture, an indication that construction of Japan’s first large-scale offshore wind farms ...