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A trip to Akita Prefecture to meet Takao Yaguchi, the manga artist behind “Tsurikichi Sanpei”, in his hometown, Yokote.

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Takao Yaguchi, an encounter in Yokote, Japan

Takao Yaguchi, an encounter in Yokote, Japan

Yokote City

Yokote City

Address
8-12 Chuo-machi, Yokote-shi, Akita
Website
https://www.yokotekamakura.com/
Operator
Yokote City Tourism Association

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Yokote Kamakura Festival
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Yokote Kamakura Festival

The Kamakura Festival in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture, is a traditional event held during the Little New Year, with a history of about $450text{ years}$. It takes place annually on February $15text{th and }16text{th}$.Inside the snow domes (kamakura) built throughout the city, children enshrine the Water Deity and invite visitors in with the phrase, "Kamakurakko sa haittetanse" (Please come into the Kamakura). Inside, amazake (sweet sake) and mochi (rice cakes) are served, allowing guests to enjoy a fantastic and warm atmosphere illuminated by snow lanterns.Even outside the festival period, visitors can experience a real kamakura year-round at the Yokote Fureai...

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