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   Akita. Population. 1,085,997. Area. 11,637.54 km². Discover the top things to do in Akita, known as the origin of the Akita breed of dog, but also its sake and rice production. Explore Lake Tazawa and Towada, the samurai town of Kakunodate, and the namahage ogres of Oga peninsula.

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     15°. Akita City. Home of the Kanto Matsuri. Calm before the...

   • Kakunodate

     Kakunodate (角館) is a former castle town and samurai...

     Kakunodate Sakura Festival

     · Kakunodate Cherry Blossom Festival

     · Kakunodate Fire and Snow Festival 2024

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     Akita merupakan tempat yang pas untuk dikunjungi kapan saja!...

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   • Oga Peninsula

     The Oga peninsular lies on the western coast of Akita...

     Oga Peninsula at Sunset

     · Oga City Namahage Ride

     · Namahage of Oga

2. www.japan-guide.com › list › e1203Akita Prefecture Travel Guide - japan-guide.com

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   Akita (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 springs and the town of Kakunodate, which preserves one of Japan's most interesting samurai districts.

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   Akita Prefecture (秋田県, Akita-ken) [a̠kʲita̠] is a prefecture of Japan located in the Tōhoku region of Honshu. Its population is estimated 915,691 (as of 1 August 2023) and its geographic area is 11,637 km 2 (4,493 sq mi).

   • Japanese transcription(s) Japanese: 秋田県
   • Island: Honshu

   • Country: Japan
   • Region: Tōhoku

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   Is Akita a good place to live?

   • Bordered by the sea and mountains, this peaceful city is home to major local festivals, museums of world-class art and a well-preserved samurai village. It's easy to immerse yourself in Japan's cultural past here. Akita is served by a shinkansen stop and an airport, so it's easily accessible from all over Japan.

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   Was Akita a hunter-gatherer tribe?

   • Akita was a region of hunter-gatherers and principally nomadic tribes. [citation needed] The first historical record of what is now Akita Prefecture dates to 658, when Abe no Hirafu conquered the native Ezo tribes at what are now the cities of Akita and Noshiro.

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   Why was Akita renamed 'Akita Castle'?

   • In 733, a new military settlement (later renamed Akita Castle) was built in what is now the Takashimizu area of Akita, and more permanent roads and structures were developed. The region was used as a base of operations for the Japanese empire as it drove the native Ezo people from northern Honshū.

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   When is Akita Kanto festival?

   • Akita Kanto Festival is one of the top three festivals in the Tohoku region, and one of the top festivals in the whole of Japan (which is saying something when you consider than every teeny tiny town and village in Japan holds its own festival at some point each year!). You can catch it in Akita City each year between 3rd - 6th August.

   8 Things To Do in Rustic Akita, Japan’s “True North”

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   The northern prefecture of Akita is a popular choice for outdoor adventurers and history buffs alike. The Hachimantai area offers a range of outdoor activities, while the fascinating and well-preserved samurai district in the town of Kakunodate offers a glimpse into Japan's feudal past.

6. www.japan.travel › 8-things-to-do-in-akita8 Things To Do in Rustic Akita, Japan’s “True North”

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   • Cycle Around Lake Tazawa. A cyclist riding past the torii gate of Goza-no-Ishi Shrine at Lake Tazawa © Ride Experience inc. Lake Tazawa, a largely undeveloped picturesque caldera lake that is part of the Towada-Hachimantai National Park, is the deepest lake in Japan with a depth of 423 metres.
   • Bathe in Nyuto Onsen’s Milky Waters. Nyuto Onsen and its famous milky waters. Rather than just one onsen (hot spring), Nyuto Onsen is a collection of several onsen ryokan (traditional inns) tucked away in the depths of the mountains in eastern Akita.
   • Take a Rickshaw Ride through Kakunodate Samurai District. A typical Japanese rickshaw with the cherry blossoms in the background at Kakunodate © Akita Prefecture.
   • Enjoy the Cherry Blossoms in Kakunodate. A passerby taking a photo of Kakunodate's weeping cherry blossoms © Akita Prefecture. Even in the wild, wintery north of Japan, the cherry blossoms come out to play.

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   The capital of the far north prefecture of the same name, Akita is mostly known for snow, onsen (hot springs), great sake, a sturdy breed of dog, and the widely acknowledged beauty of its women. Bordered by the sea and mountains, this peaceful city is home to major local festivals, museums of world-class art and a well-preserved samurai village.