Our Specialties: Akita Dog, Akita-bijin, and Neiger!

This year's harvest of our premium rice, "Akita-komachi", has been almost finished. It's time to savor "Kiritampo" which is the most famous local rice-dish originated in our hometown, Akita. Actually, I just had the hot-pot dish for today's dinner. Newly harvested rice is the best gift for us, I think. :-9
(*See my past article dated June 8th, 2012, and you can find more of our premium rice!)

Yesterday on October 13th, a cultural festival was held nearby the Akita Station. Total 21 numbers of the commerce and industry associations in Akita were gathered to promote their local specialties including food, handicrafts, traditional dance, sightseeing spots, etc. 

I could meet two cute Akita Dogs at the festival site! They are very big, but nice to people.

Speaking of Akita, our hometown is known as not only the premium rice but the land of beautiful women, so-called "Akita-bijin" (Bijin means beautiful women in Japanese). It is said that the abundant nature and clear water here is good to make women's skin white and smooth.
Do you know that one of the 3 major beautiful women in the world is Ono-no-Komachi, who was born in this Akita?? :)

Here is a cute girl in traditional clothes of Akita-bijin. How do you think?

Finally, here is a new hero of Akita, Neiger!! He speaks in Akita-dialect and is friendly to everyone. Also, he fights against the evil to save our people and hometown. Children loves him very much!

We have unique specialties, so please come and experience them together! :D