Of Samurai and Houses - Kakunodate, Akita

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July 7th 2008

Published: July 7th 2008

When one thinks of Japan what do we think about? Ninjas, anime, comic books, and samurai of course. In modern Japan there isn't much in the way of Samurai anymore. Sure there are the splash of them in pop-culture and video games but they aren't much of anywhere else in my wonderings. Up in Tohoku you find a lot of history along with some pop-culture thrown into the mix. Kakunodate is the samurai... Read Full Entry

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Kathryn Lebda

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I am currently living in Beppu, Japan for a 2 year graduate study and exploring another part of Japan again. And what a difference it is! I have also lived in Sendai, Japan for 3 years with the Eikaiwa Amity and have finally moved back home to the US. I'm not done traveling and I will keep updating where I've been and hopefully will add more blogs to come with my travels. Feel free to leave comments or message me if you have questions! I love feedback! ... full info

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7th July 2008

megan
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makes me wanna visit real bad.

1st August 2008

paul
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kakunodate
It looks great,hard to find photos, I'll be there in september,thank you.

1st August 2008

Joyce
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Wow!
I am so glad I am able to see Japan through your eyes. What a wonderful experience. I have always had an interest in the Samurai and their lifestyle. I have several swords that I call "Samurai" swords, but who knows!! Thanks for sharing.

9th November 2008

Ann Goh
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kakunodate
Hi there, my Bf and I have been fascinated by this beautiful town and the Samurai way of life in the past. We understand that it is hard to find accommodation in the town of Kakunodate and have read online that it is best to book accommodation in Akita. can you recommend a budget place in Akita or anyhere nearby? Thanking you in advance. Ann and mark

4th September 2009

Alana
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Live samurai?
My sister is coming to Japan and requested to see Samurai--are there any people dressed up as samurai? statues/models in a museum?

5th September 2009

Lebdawho
Kathryn Lebda

hummm....i didn't see any when i was there, but i was also there on a sunday, so that might account for that. look around online and i bet you can find one somewhere!

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