There were about as many deadly bear attacks in Japan in just 2025 as there are in the United States in the average decade.

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Akita Prefecture is a treasure trove of cherry blossom spots, each offering a unique and unforgettable experience. While easily accessible via train, Akita is off the typical sightseeing route for ...

Created in the 1960s by a Buddhist woodcarver, the wooden Virgin Mary resided quietly for years in the chapel of a Japanese convent in the northwestern town Akita. Yet today, the statue and her tiny ...

Deep winter in northern Japan can feel harsh, but in the city of Yokote, it turns unexpectedly magical. Every year on February 15 and 16, Yokote in Akita Prefecture fills with softly glowing kamakura, ...