OGA, Akita Prefecture—Wearing menacing masks and straw coats, a father-son team kept a tradition alive here by making the rounds and terrifying households, including children. Two years ago ...

I recently visited Akita Prefecture and toured several sites where bears had been spotted. To my surprise, many areas were far more urban than I’d imagined—it’s no longer the case that bears ...

TASS/. A Siberian cat called Mir (Russian for "peace"), which Russian President Vladimir Putin gave to the governor of Japan's northern Akita Prefecture Norihisa Satake in 2012, has died.

Authorities in Japan are urging people across wide areas to stay alert for heavy snow. They say the Sea of Japan coast is especially at risk, and transport disruptions are likely.

From sea to mountains, nature in Akita Prefecture is spectacular. As we ride through the gales of late fall, we see people preparing for the long snows of winter with pickles and preserves.

Night - Mostly clear. Winds from E to ESE at 4 to 6 mph (6.4 to 9.7 kph). The overnight low will be 30 °F (-1.1 °C). Cloudy with a high of 40 °F (4.4 °C) and a 74% chance of precipitation ...

Japan’s NYK has set up a joint venture to run vessels for offshore wind farm business. Japan Offshore Support (JOS) has been ...

Near Aomori station in Yanakawa, Aomori, Aomori Prefecture, Japan Video Recording Date/Time6, 2025 Snowfall intensified ...

Japan-based NYK and Akita Eisen have formed Japan Offshore Support (JOS), a joint venture that will provide ship maintenance ...

There will be scattered light rain and snow showers. The low will be 31° during this blustery night. Moderate air quality (51-100) Primary pollutant O₃ 84 μg/m³ Amount of moisture present in ...

Please always refer to the latest government advice before booking travel and departing on any trip. Enjoy four seasons of natural beauty, festivities and outdoor activities off the beaten track ...