Cultural Festivals

Akita Nostalgic Walk

Name: Akita Nostalgic Walk
Start: 2026-10-19T12:30+09:00
End: 2026-10-19T13:30+09:00
Location: Akita City Cultural Creation Center and other venues, Akita

Oct 3 – Oct 25, 12:30–13:30 · Akita City Cultural Creation Center and other venues, Akita · Akita

Dates

Oct 3 – Oct 25, 2026
12:30–13:30

About this event

Summary
Retro-themed leisure walk and quiz rally across 10 venues in Akita City.

Highlights

Exhibitions of retro collections featuring traditional candy packaging and toys
Simultaneous quiz rally with opportunities to win luxurious prizes
Special talk event on October 4th themed 'What is this? Tool Tales!'
Collaboration with the Ushu Kaido Historical Festival

Details
The event invites participants to enjoy a relaxing stroll through 10 locations in Akita City, each showcasing unique retro themes such as vintage candy packages and toys. A quiz rally runs concurrently with the exhibitions; visitors can enter a lottery for fantastic prizes, including 'sujiko' (dried herring roe) from the Akita Citizen Market, by answering quiz questions correctly at each venue. On October 4th (Sunday), a special talk event titled 'What is this? Tool Tales!' will be held in collaboration with the Ushu Kaido Historical Festival. The session will feature Associate Professor Keisuke Yuzuki from Akita University of Art, who will discuss the history and stories behind various tools. This event offers a unique blend of cultural exploration, entertainment, and educational insights into local history and craftsmanship.

Organizer's websiteaburaya-collection.or.jp

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