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AKITA

HONSHU The Akita Prefecture is a prefecture of Japan located C h a
in the Tohoku Region of northern Honshu, the main
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Total Area: 11,612.22 km2 (4,483.50 sq mi) r

Total Population: 737,254

Major Cities:

Akita (capital) Kitaakita Oga
Daisen Nikaho Semboku

Katagami Noshiro Yokote
Kazuno Odate Yurihonjo

Yuzawa

Economy:

Akita's economy remains dominated by traditional
industries, such as agriculture, fishing, and forestry.

Customs and Heritage:

-Rice farming and sake breweries: Akita is well
known for having the highest consumption of sake in
The nation’s main island, and the largest island of Japan.
Japan. it is south of Hokkaido across the Tsugaru
Strait, north of Shikoku across the Inland Sea, and -Akita breed of dog- Akita is thought to be the origin
northeast of Kyushu across the Kanmon Strait. It is of the breed.
the seventh largest island in the world, and the sec- -Akita bijin: Women of the region- referred to as
ond most populous after Indonesia’s Java island. beauties and are considered highly desirable, are re-
The island is nominally divided into five regions and nowned for their white skin, rounded faces and high-
contains 34 prefectures, including the metropolitan pitched voices.
Tokyo.
Cuisine:
The regions are: Tohoku (northern), Chugoku Akita Komachi- Hearty brown rice ready
(western), Kanto (eastern), Chubu (central), and Kan- with fiber & vitamins.
sai (South eastern).
Kiritanpo Nabe- Freshly cooked rice pounded
TOHOKU (Northern Honshu) until somewhat mashed, then formed into cylin-

The Tohoku region consists of the northeastern ders around Japanese cedar skewers, and toasted
portion of Honshu. Tohoku retains a reputation as a over an open hearth.
remote region, offering breathtaking scenery but a Gakko– Smoked pickles.
harsh climate.
Sake– An alcoholic beverage of Japanese
The region consists of six prefectures: Akita, Fuku- origin that is made from fermented rice.
shima, Miyagi, Aomori, Iwate, and Yamagata.

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