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    Akita Prefecture. • Japanese 秋田県. • Rōmaji Akita-ken Lake Tazawa Tamagawa Onsen Kakunodate Osarizawa Mine Nyūtō Onsen Flag Symbol Anthem: Akita Kenminka and Kenmin no ... • Governor Norihisa Satake Area. • Total 11,637.52 km 2 (4,493.27 sq mi) • Rank 6th Population (October 1, 2020) See more

    Akita Prefecture (秋田県, Akita-ken) is a prefecture of Japan located in the Tōhoku region of Honshu. Its population is approximately 966,000 (as of 1 October 2019) and its geographic area is 11,637 km (4,493 See more

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    Like much of the Tōhoku Region, Akita's economy remains dominated by traditional industries such as agriculture, fishing, and forestry. This has … See more

    Recently there have been efforts to revitalize rural communities facing depopulation with different forms of green tourism and agritourism. These efforts are primarily aimed at … See more

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    The region of Akita was created from the ancient provinces of Dewa and Mutsu.
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    Akita, 秋田, meaning autumn rice paddy, is famous for rice farming and its sake breweries. It is well known for having the highest consumption of sake in Japan and is thought to be the origin of the Akita breed of dog which carries the prefecture's name. The women … See more

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    Historically, during the Edo period, the Tokugawa shogunate established bugyō-ruled zones (奉行支配地) around the nine largest cities in Japan, and 302 township-ruled zones (郡代支配地) elsewhere. When the Meiji government began to create the prefectural system in 1868, the nine bugyō-ruled zones became fu (府), while the township-ruled zones and the rest of the bugyo-ruled zones became ken (県). Later, in 1871, the government designated Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto as fu…

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    WebAkita, ken (prefecture), northwestern Honshu, Japan, on the Sea of Japan (East Sea) coast. The prefecture is divided between lowlands (west) and …

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    What is Akita Prefecture?
    Akita, ken (prefecture), northwestern Honshu, Japan, on the Sea of Japan (East Sea) coast. The prefecture is divided between lowlands (west) and a plateau region (east).
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    Where is Akita-Sugi located?
    Akita-sugi (Cryptomeria japonica) Akita Prefecture (秋田県, Akita-ken) is a prefecture located in the Tōhoku region of Japan.
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    What are the main attractions of Akita?
    Among Akita's main attractions are its natural beauty of mountains and the sea, hot springs and the town of Kakunodate, which preserves one of Japan's most interesting samurai districts. Wonderful rustic hot spring resort. Mountainous region with rustic hot springs.
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    Does it snow in Akita?
    Akita is the third snowiest prefecture in Japan. The area receives an average of 5.32 meters (or 17.45 feet) of snow a year—but certain areas can get up to almost 23 feet. Huge walls of snow can be seen on the sides of Akita’s roads in the winter. Akita also hosts a plethora of winter festivals.
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    WebBecause of Japan's large size, it is divided into 47 different prefectures for local administration . Prefectures in Japan are the highest level of government that an area …

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    The Akita is one of the oldest and largest dog breeds in Japan. Akita Prefecture is said to have three cultural icons: the matagi (bear hunters), kiritanpo (pounded rice on skewers), and the Akita Inu. Akita Inu assisted hunters in the mountainous Akita Prefecture by trapping bears until the hunter could come and approach it. T…
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      WebArea. 11,637.54 km². Get ready to gain weight when you’re in Akita Prefecture (秋田県, Akita-ken ), where you can find delicious dishes galore. Its prime location adjacent to the Sea of Japan means great seafood …

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      WebAkita (秋田県, Akita-ken) is a large prefecture at the Sea of Japan coast in the northern Tohoku Region. Prefectural capital is Akita City . Among Akita's main attractions are its natural beauty of mountains and the sea, hot …

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      WebFeb 11, 2017 · Akita Prefecture, on the Sea of Japan, also borders Iwate, Miyagi and Yamagata prefectures. Akita is Japan's sixth largest prefecture and is largely rural with …

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      Web10 rows · Dec 28, 2021 · The prefecture is Japan’s jurisdiction and there are 47 prefectures or jurisdictions. In ...

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      WebNov 20, 2019 · Even though Hokkaido receives about 3.83 meters or 12.56 feet of snow each year, the Japanese prefectures that get the most snow are Akita, Niigata, and Yamagata. Each prefecture features its own …

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