Large cod were carried in procession and dedicated to a local Shinto shrine in this northern Japan city Feb. 4 in a unique ...

It is said that the face of the statue was specially designed by the late Saburo Wakasa, an Akita native, to resemble that of a Japanese woman. This may explain the Mary figurine’s facial ...

One of the most popular comedians in Japan, Chocolate Planet came to Akita and visited restaurants in Akita city to enjoy ...

Vail Daily reporter John LaConte explores the mountains in the Akita prefecture of Japan with Japan Ski Tours, local guides ...

Mitsubishi Corp said on Monday that it was reviewing how to proceed with the development of its offshore wind projects in ...

Mitsubishi Corp. is reviewing how to proceed with its offshore wind projects in Japan given a "significantly changed" ...

If you are planning to travel to Akita or any other city in Japan, this airport locator will be a very useful tool. This page gives complete information about the Akita Airport along with the airport ...

Night - Mostly cloudy with a 73% chance of precipitation. Winds W at 18 to 21 mph (29 to 33.8 kph). The overnight low will be 28 °F (-2.2 °C). Flurries with a high of 33 °F (0.6 °C) and a 68% ...