You can spot Namahage everywhere on the Oga Peninsula in Akita. During dinner at the hotel, they came out and asked us for sake. Some kids in our group ended up bursting into tears!
Oga Onsen Village | Review by Kitty Yu
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LeTAO's Fromage Double
The flagship sweet of the popular confectionery store "Otaru Western Confectionery Shop LeTAO" located in Otaru, Hokkaido. It is nationally famous as the "ultimate cheesecake," combining LeTAO's special whipped cream made from Hokkaido milk, Australian cream cheese, and Italian mascarpone cheese.
LeTAO's Double Fromage Cheesecake feels so luxurious! Every bite is packed with rich cheese flavor and a silky texture—it's unforgettable. If you love cheese desserts, you really have to try this.
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Mizusawa Udon Kaido
The prefectural highway, Route 15 connects Ikaho Onsen and Maebashi City. Near the Ikaho Onsen, Mizusawa Temple stands in front of the approach called Mizusawa Udon Kaido, a gourmet street.
The texture of this udon is seriously impressive—chewy and satisfying! The sesame dipping sauce makes it even more addictive. No wonder it's so popular.
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Kusatsu Onsen (Kusatsu Hotspring)
Kusatsu Onsen is popular and well known as one of Japan's three major hotsprings. 32300 liters per minute naturally gushes, which is admitted as the highest amount of discharge in Japan, the source water with high acid is known to have an excellent antibacterial effect.
Besides soaking in the hot springs, you can also explore some old buildings and temples nearby to learn about the local culture and way of life. The local cuisine, especially dishes cooked with hot spring water, has a unique flavor worth trying.