Yokote, Akita

Yokote is a city at the heart of the Yokote basin in southern Akita. One of Tohoku's snowiest areas with clearly marked seasons, it is known for the "kamakura" snow-hut festival, Yokote yakisoba, and the surrounding farmland scenery. With a strong sense of the seasons unique to snow country and a rooted culture of mutual help, it lets you consider a move from a trial stay in a home.