Is Kakunodate Worth Visiting?
Akita's Kakunodate Samurai village is famous among Japanese, but relatively unknown among foreigners. Here's why you should visit.| Japan Starts Here
Akita's Kakunodate Samurai village is famous among Japanese, but relatively unknown among foreigners. Here's why you should visit.| Japan Starts Here
I've wanted to bathe at Tsuru no Yu for years, but did my experience at this legendary onsen live up to my expectations?| Japan Starts Here
With most of the world still locked out of Japan (ostensibly) due to Covid-19, I enjoyed the bloom of Tohoku's cherry blossoms basically unencumbered.| Japan Starts Here
Heading to Japan in summer 2025? Here's how to decide between the Akita Kanto Matsuri and Aomori Nebuta Matsuri festivals.| Japan Starts Here
Planning a visit to Japan's Akita prefecture? My post will give you an idea of how many days to spend there, as well as what to do.| Japan Starts Here
Hire Japan expert Robert Schrader to build you a customized Japan itinerary for 2024 or 2025. Your dream trip to Japan starts here!| Japan Starts Here
