秋田県 · Tohoku Region
Akita Hidden Gems
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Akita· Akita City
Akita Kanto Festival — Pole Lantern Balancing Spectacular
The Akita Kanto Festival (秋田竿燈まつり) is one of Tohoku's three great festivals, held annually August 3-6. The centerpiece i…
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Updated Jun 2026
Akita· Akita City
Senshu Park — Kubota Castle Ruins & Cherry Blossoms
Senshu Park (千秋公園) occupies the site of Kubota Castle (久保田城), the Edo-period stronghold of the Satake clan who ruled Aki…
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Updated Jun 2026
Akita· Akita City
Akita Museum of Art — Foujita's Akita Masterworks
The Akita Museum of Art (秋田県立美術館) is a striking triangular glass building designed by architect Tadao Ando, housing the…
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Updated Jun 2026