Akita Prefecture
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| Population | 980,684 (Oct 1, 2018) |
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| Colleges and universities | Akita Prefectural University, Akita campus |
| Did you know | Akita is the sixth-largest Japanese prefecture by estimated area (11,637. 54 km²). |
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| ID | 962056 |
About Akita Prefecture
Akita is a mountainous northern prefecture on Honshu, Japan's main island. It's home to hot springs, notably those surrounding Lake Tazawa. Kakunodate town has a historic district of wooden samurai mansions, some of which are museums. Bordering the Sea of Japan is the capital city Akita, famous for Kanto Matsuri, a summer festival in which participants balance long bamboo poles topped with lanterns.
Hachiko: The world's most loyal dog turns 100
Jul 1,2023 10:20 pm
... The story of HachikoHachiko was born in November 1923 in the city of Odate in Akita Prefecture, the original home of Akitas...
Bear meat vending machine is a first for Japan
Apr 3,2023 10:21 am
... Run by local restaurant Soba Goro, the machine in Semboku in northern Akita Prefecture reportedly sells 10-15 packs a week of meat from bears killed in nearby mountains by local hunters...
