On May 18, two Akita dogs became special directors at Odate-Noshiro Airport in Akita Prefecture. The dogs wore bandanas ...

Two Akita dog siblings were appointed as directors at Odate-Noshiro Airport here on May 18. Wearing bandanas around their ...

Mostly cloudy with a high of 72 °F (22.2 °C). Winds variable at 7 to 12 mph (11.3 to 19.3 kph). Night - Cloudy. Winds variable at 4 to 7 mph (6.4 to 11.3 kph). The overnight low will be 55 °F ...

Akita Prefecture, in the Tohoku region of northern Japan, is a hidden gem often overlooked by tourists. The absence of crowds is a boon for those seeking to delve into rural and traditional Japan, as ...

Discover the unique adventures of Akita Prefecture, Japan, where pristine nature intersects with rich cultural experiences. From the majestic slopes of Tazawako Ski Resort overlooking Lake Tazawa to ...

A blade of a wind turbine on the coast of Akita, northeastern Japan, has broken off, and a man found collapsed nearby was confirmed d ...

DAISEN, Akita Prefecture--Billed as one of Japan’s top fireworks festivals, the 96th All-Japan National Fireworks Competition will be held Aug. 31 along the Omonogawa river here, organizers ...

‘It is the message of Fatima,’ Bishop John Shojiro Ito, who formally approved the 1973 Marian apparitions, told the Japanese nun, who died this month. L to R: Seitai Hoshikai in ...

A strong wind advisory was issued for Akita city on the morning of May 2, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency, and a maximum instantaneous wind speed of 83 kph was observed at 7:52 a.m ...