Introducing Akita
Akita, the prefectural capital, is a large commercial city that makes a great base for exploration. People-watchers may want to note that Akita’s women are famous for their (supposedly) fair skin, and the term ‘Akita bijin’ (an Akita beauty) is well known. Truth or fiction, it’s an interesting anecdote about a city that’s not particularly beautiful in itself. Still, Akita has some delicious local cuisine and stages the spectacular Kantō Matsuri, ranked among Tōhoku’s top three festivals.
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Last updated: Oct 8, 2008
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Re: Tohoku Travel
by Tokyo_girl 11 September 2011
Machiruda, O hi sashiburi. Tohoku is great. For a short trip I wouldn't be worried about Fukushima either. It's probably reasonable…
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RE: To Cancel or Not to Cancel? That is the question
by Tokyo_girl 15 April 2011
If you have the time Venessa, it's a magnificent time to be in Tohoku with cherry blossoms. Akita (Kakunodate), Yamagata, and the non…
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Re: The Feeling in Tokyo
by Tokyo_girl 26 March 2011
+I wouldn't try going up north though+ Niigata, Akita, Yamagata and the west of Aomori are fine. They are accessible (up the Japan Sea…
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