The Akita Kanto Festival, held annually from August 3-6 in Akita City, is one of the Three Great Festivals of Tohoku and enlivens Japan's northeastern region with its vibrant celebrations. This ...

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A visitor looks at artwork that is part of a special exhibition at Akita Senshu Museum of Art in Akita on Nov. 22. The Yomiuri Shimbun 16:48 JST, December 10, 2025 AKITA — Akita Senshu Museum of Art ...

Residents in the northern region of Akita are living in fear after dozens of assaults on humans. Riot police and the army have been sent to help. Traditional hunters, known as matagi, roam the forests ...

TOKYO — Besieged by bears, Japan's north welcomed reinforcements on Wednesday as the military deployed troops to respond to a record wave of attacks. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited ...

TOKYO - Snow-white fur, ruby-red eyes and a taste that has been part of the culinary landscape in northern Japan’s Akita Prefecture for generations. The jumbo rabbit, a local breed raised for food, is ...

The governor of Akita Prefecture asked the Defense Ministry on Tuesday to send in Self-Defense Forces personnel to help deal with a "truly dire" spate of deadly bear attacks. Bears have killed a ...

Japan's Akita prefecture, a mountainous northern region, is grappling with an unprecedented surge in bear attacks, prompting its governor to seek military intervention. Governor Kenta Suzuki expressed ...

Akita Prefecture is considering asking for the deployment of Self-Defense Forces troops following a spate of bear attacks across the prefecture, Gov. Kenta Suzuki said on Sunday. In a social media ...

Look outside of the crowded tourist locales in Kanto and Kansai and explore the rural charms of Akita Prefecture. From unspoiled natural landscapes and traditional crafts to famous festivals and ...