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02/08/2026

2026.08.02 Day 1 of Tenku no Fuyajo! ✨

Did you make it tonight?
Missed it? No worries — you still have one more chance tomorrow! 🙌✨

30/07/2026

🎆 Celebrate summer like a local at the Happo Fireworks Festival 2026!

If you're traveling near Shirakami Sanchi this August, don't miss one of Happo Town's biggest summer celebrations!

Spend the day enjoying live music, delicious local food, traditional performances, and a special talk show featuring Rina Ikoma, former member of Nogizaka46 and Akita native. ✨

The festival will be hosted by Shiori Aiba, a popular freelance announcer from Akita, bringing energy and excitement to this special summer event.
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Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Venue: Nakahama Beach, Happo Town, Akita
Fireworks: 8:00 PM
Special Guest: Rina Ikoma (former Nogizaka46 member)
Host: Shiori Aiba (Akita freelance announcer)
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Join the local community and enjoy an unforgettable summer evening by the Sea of Japan! 🌊✨

More details about the Happo Fireworks Festival, including access information and the event schedule, can be found in the comments!

29/07/2026

Did you know this location appeared in the Japanese anime Crayon Shin-chan?

To celebrate the latest Crayon Shin-chan movie, set in Akita, we're now offering a limited-edition sake collaboration featuring exclusive character labels!

🍶 Two collectible designs:
• Hiroshi Nohara
• Ginnosuke Nohara

You'll also find other Shin-chan collaboration items, including Inaniwa udon, water bottles, candy, and keychains.

Why Akita? Hiroshi Nohara, Shin-chan's father, is originally from Akita, and the prefecture plays a starring role in this year's movie!

If you're exploring Akita this summer, stop by Michi-no-Eki Futatsui and discover these exclusive souvenirs before they're gone!

29/07/2026

Discover the flavors of Akita by cooking with local home cooks! 🍲✨

Step into a local kitchen and learn how to make Damako Nabe, one of Akita's most beloved traditional dishes. You'll also create Mugi-maki, a nostalgic local sweet from the Noshiro area, before sitting down to enjoy the meal together.

More than just a cooking class, this is a chance to experience everyday life in rural Akita through food, conversation, and warm local hospitality.

Whether you're a food lover or simply looking for an authentic cultural experience, this hands-on activity will become one of the highlights of your trip to Japan.

📍 Noshiro, Akita
⏰ 2–3 hours
👥 2–12 participants
📅 Available year-round

Check our website from bio for booking.
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18/07/2026

【🎆 Noshiro Fireworks Festival 🎆】

The Noshiro Fireworks Festival is one of Akita’s most famous summer events, held every year on the third Saturday of July.

Set against the backdrop of the UNESCO World Heritage Shirakami Sanchi, around 15,000 fireworks are launched along the Yoneshiro River in synchronization with music, including spectacular two-shaku shells, creating an unforgettable summer night in Akita.

14/07/2026

Railway fans, don’t miss this! A special 90th Anniversary collectible from Japan’s scenic Gono Line 🚃

The Gono Line, one of Japan’s most breathtaking local railways, is celebrating its 90th anniversary since the entire line opened in 2026! 🎉

To mark this milestone, JR East has released a limited-edition “Gono Line 90th Anniversary Station Ticket Collection.”

This special set includes:

1. A commemorative display folder
2. 16 retro-style cardboard station admission tickets from the stations served by the iconic Resort Shirakami sightseeing train

For railway collectors, these are more than just tickets.

The thick cardboard-style tickets are a nostalgic reminder of Japan’s National Railways era, when this traditional ticket format was widely used. Today, they are rarely seen in everyday travel — making special releases like this highly sought after by railway enthusiasts.

Limited to just 1,000 sets, this collection is a unique way to celebrate 90 years of the Gono Line while preserving a piece of Japan’s railway history.

Could this be the next addition to your railway collection? 🚃✨

📅 Sales period
July 25 – August 31, 2026
10:00–17:00 (while supplies last)

📍 Available at:

JR Higashi-Noshiro Station
(July 25: temporary sales counter near the ticket gates / July 26 onward: ticket gate area)

JR Goshogawara Station
(July 25: temporary sales counter inside the station / July 26 onward: ticket gate area)

JR Hirosaki Station
(July 25: Tsugaru Lounge on the 2nd floor / July 26 onward: Green Window)

Price: ¥2,560 (tax included)

Limited quantity: 1,000 sets only
(Higashi-Noshiro: 300 / Goshogawara: 200 / Hirosaki: 500)

Ride the coastline, admire the Sea of Japan views, and take home a piece of the Gono Line’s story. 🌊🚃

14/07/2026

Planning to visit the Noshiro Fireworks Festival 2026?

We’ve updated our festival guide with the latest transportation information to help you plan your visit more easily.

The updated guide now includes:
🚍 Shuttle bus routes and schedules
🚗 Free parking locations (with Google Maps links)
🚦 Traffic restrictions around the venue
🚆 Special train service after the fireworks

Whether you’re traveling by train, rental car, or shuttle bus, check the latest information before the event and enjoy a smooth festival experience.

📖 Read the updated guide here:
https://visitshirakami.com/travel-tips/noshiro-fireworks-2026-tickets-access-guide/

Experience one of Akita’s biggest summer fireworks events near the beautiful Shirakami-Sanchi area.

13/07/2026

10/07/2026

Traffic Update – Shirakami Sanchi Area

Due to heavy rain forecast for July 11–12 and the risk of landslides, a section of Akita Prefectural Route 317 in Fujisato Town will be closed starting at 5:00 PM on July 10.

The reopening date has not yet been determined.

⚠️ The following destinations will be inaccessible while the road closure is in effect:

* Dakedai Natural Education Forest
* Tanashiro Wetland
* Fujisato Komagatake (Kuroishizawa Trailhead)
* Daira Gorge

Please check the latest road conditions before traveling. Thank you for your understanding.

03/07/2026

🌼 Still looking for weekend plans?

Whether you're traveling through Japan or already call Japan home, this is the perfect time to experience one of Shirakami Sanchi's most spectacular summer landscapes.

The Nikkokisuge (Daylily) fields are now in full bloom, painting the highland wetlands in brilliant shades of yellow. It's one of those breathtaking seasonal sights that only lasts for a short time each year.

Just 70 minutes by air from Tokyo, followed by about 1 hour from 大館能代空港ターミナルビル／Odate-Noshiro Airport Terminal , you'll enjoy a scenic drive through peaceful countryside before reaching the trailhead of Fujisato Komagatake. From there, it's only about a 15-minute walk to the wetlands.

There are three boardwalk areas to explore. While many visitors turn back after the first section, we highly recommend continuing on—the scenery becomes more spectacular with every step.

💡 Before You Go
🚗 The mountain road to the trailhead is narrow, so please drive slowly and carefully.
🐻 Stop by Mori-no-Eki( 白神山地森のえき ) in Fujisato to rent a bear bell before heading into the mountains.
💧 You can also pick up locally sourced Shirakami Spring Water and even an original reusable water bottle there. Be sure to bring plenty of water for your walk!

Summer in Shirakami is short—don't miss this unforgettable sea of golden flowers. 🌼✨