Akitaの祭り

Mysterious bon dance in Akita where dancers wear deep straw hats obscuring their faces.

Giant illuminated lantern floats in Noshiro, reaching over 24 meters high.

Japan's premier fireworks competition, held annually in Daisen, Akita.

Akita Kanto Festival: Mesmerizing bamboo lantern balancing. Aug 3–6, 2026. 280+ poles with 10,000 lanterns light up the night sky. Free admission.

Snow hut festival in Akita where visitors enjoy mochi and amazake inside igloos.