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16th All-Japan Jumbo Rabbit Festival (Nakasen Town)

Weighing in at over 10 kg, these hulking cuties dwarf regular bunnies by a spectacular 3:1 ratio. In addition to determining the best in show, there are a number of other events including rabbit races and more for the whole family.
Dates: Oct 18 (Sat) - 19 (Sun)
Location: Dompan Plaza (by Nakasen Town Hall)
Transportation: 25 mins by car from Akita Expwy Omagari IC
Information: Nakasen Livestock Promotion Division 0187-56-2113

Yokote Chrysanthemum Festival (Yokote City)

Elegant and varied chrysanthemum dolls fill Yokote Park, accompanied by a beautiful chrysanthemum display of flowers from all corners of Japan.
Dates: Oct 18 (Sat) - Nov 7 (Fri)
Location: Yokote Park
Transportation: 10 mins by car from Akita Expwy Yokote IC
Information: Yokote Commerce and Tourism Division 0182-32-2111
Lake Tazawa Two-Day March (Tazawako Town)

While taking in the refreshing breezes at the foot of Mt. Akita-Komagatake beside the legendary Lake Tazawa, feel healed and whole while connecting with others on this invigorating walk.
Dates: Sep 27 (Sat) – Sep 28 (Sun)
Location: Tazawako-Dakigaeri Prefectural Nature Park Shirahama
Access: 15 mins by bus from Tazawakomae Bus Terminal
Fee: Adult 2,000 yen, Child 1,000 yen
Information: Lake Tazawa Two-Day March Exec Cmte Office 0187-58-0063
42nd Shirakami Sanchi Mt. Komagatake Fall Foliage Walk (Fujisato Town)

Enjoy the virgin beech forest fall foliage of Shirakami Sanchi while climbing Fujisato-Komagatake (1,158 m).
Dates: Oct 12 (Sun)
Location: Shirakami Sanchi / Fujisato-Komagatake, and surrounding area
Access: Charter bus from Futatsui Sta
Fee: Adult: 4,000 yen Child: 2,500 yen
Information: Fujisato Tourism and Products Association 0185-79-2518
17th Akita Furusato Expo (Akita City)

There will be several local specialty goods corners, including regionally produced sweets, sake, and wine tasting and sales.
Dates: Oct 11 (Sat) – Oct 13 (Mon)
Location: Agora Plaza, Akita City
Access: 3 mins on foot from Akita Sta
Information: Akita Products Promotion Association 018-836-7830
Odate Kiritampo Festival (Odate City)

Savor the flavor of genuine Kiritampo at its birthplace and where it is still honored today, at this Kiritampo festival.
Dates: Oct 11 (Sat) – Oct 12 (Sun)
Location: Nagakigawa Shimin Hiroba
Access: 15 mins on foot from Odate Sta
Information: Odate Tourism and Products Division 0186-49-3111
17th Tazawako Marathon (Tazawako Town)

Follow a course around the dazzling azure of Japan's deepest lake, taking in the awesome beauty of this area as you loop around Lake Tazawako. There is a festival on the eve of the marathon, and the race will feature guest runners Yamada Keizo and Yamashita Sawako.
Date: Sep 15 (Sun)
Transportation: 12 mins by car from Tazawako Sta
Information: Tazawako Marathon Office 0187-43-1154
8th Kimimachi Futatsui Marathon (Futatsui Town)

Date: Oct 20 (Sun)
Transportation: 40 mins by car from Akita Expwy Yokote IC
Information: Mitsui Board of Educ 0185-73-3085