秋田県 – RURUBU & ALL WAY JAPAN

City Overview

Akita Prefecture still has historical heritage sites, including Akita Castle, an ancient castle fence from the Heian period, and the city of Akita developed as the castle town of the Satake clan during the Edo period. The rich nature is also attractive, such as Lake Tazawa, which has beautiful cobalt blue water, and Hachimantai, a national park with a wide swamp of moors. Many people visit the Kakukan and Yawataira hot spring town on the site of the samurai residence, known as a cherry blossom spot. In traditional culture, the "Namahage" of Oka Peninsula is famous, and the annual Namahage Shiba Light Festival is surrounded by a courageous atmosphere. In addition, the Akita Kankō Festival is known as one of the three major festivals in Tohoku. In addition, it is also the hometown of Akita Inu.

Basic Information

Address:

4-1-1 Sanno, Akita, Akita

Region: Northeast

Prefecture: Akita Prefecture

Akita

Demographics

Total Population:

924,620

Number of Households:

424,568

Major Industries

Agriculture: Raspberry production number 2 in the nation, rice production number 3 in the nation, apple. It is known as a famous place for rice, and Akitakomachi in particular is famous nationwide.
Forestry: Akita cedar is said to be one of the three largest beauty forests in Japan, and has also become a raw material for traditional crafts such as bending wappa in Akita Prefecture. Production of paulownia wood and cedar is the second largest in Japan.
Industrial: First place in the national camera lens production value, and first place in the national output of prisms and knitted top garments.

Local Products

Kiritanpo, Shōbutsu onan, Inaniwa udon, Junsai, Hachiryu melon, Iwakawa water-based rice, Shiitake udon, Kokoka dumplings, Iburi gako, sesame plenty, horse meat, Akita rice, Hatahata sushi, birch work, Kawaren lacquerware, Daikan Bend Wappa, Akita cedar Oke barrel, Honsho tenmari

Akita

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