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

People in Akita Prefecture, northeastern Japan, have flown kites in a festival to mark the first signs of spring as the snow ...

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SENBOKU, Akita Prefecture—The first international ... “Senboku has many attractive places such as samurai residences located in Kakunodate and Lake Tazawako," Mayor Tomoaki Taguchi said ...

Bukeyashiki Street with the Ashina family's 15,000-koku castle town. The direct descendants of the family still live in one of the upper-class samurai residences. The townscape of Kakunodate was ...

The Akita, a symbol of loyalty and strength, hails from Japan and has long been associated with emperors and samurai. AKC says these powerful, dignified dogs with a protective nature were once used to ...

The Akita is a breed that embodies devotion, strength, and unwavering loyalty. Originating from Japan, this majestic dog was once reserved for royalty and samurai, serving as a guardian and hunter.

Samurai and nobles were often paid in rice ... It’s particularly popular in the Tohoku region. From Akita Prefecture, this variety is popular for its glossy appearance and sweet taste. It maintains ...

The 107m-high Goryokaku Tower gives a unique bird’s-eye view of Hokkaido’s blooms. ・Kakunodate Bukeyashiki-dori (Akita): Famous for its preserved samurai district, Kakunodate lights up with pink ...

From classic sights to lesser-known gems and transport tips to seasonal highlights, here’s the lowdown on visiting Japan.

Developer Blast Zero and publisher Red Dunes Games are celebrating this month's 35th anniversary of the classic anime Samurai Pizza Cats by announcing a new video game based on the popular 1990s ...