秋田県漁業協同組合, Fisheries cooperative in Akita Prefecture, Japan.
Akita Prefecture Fisheries Cooperative is an organization managing fishing areas along the Japan Sea coast while coordinating local fishermen and distribution networks for seafood products. The group works across multiple fishing methods and connects numerous port communities throughout the region.
The cooperative was established on April 1, 2002, when several smaller fishing organizations joined together to strengthen resource management and create better economic opportunities for local fishermen. This merger helped stabilize fishing practices across the region.
The cooperative maintains fishing traditions through seasonal practices and operates fish markets that bring local fishermen directly together with regional buyers. These markets show how the sea remains central to the rhythm of daily life here.
The cooperative operates from port towns throughout the prefecture and works with fishing boats anchored along the Japan Sea coast. Visitors can visit the fish markets to watch daily operations, with the busiest activity happening early in the morning.
The region is known for seasonal fish migrations that attract certain species at different times of the year and shape how fishermen plan their work. These natural patterns have influenced fishing approaches here for many generations.
Inception: April 1, 2002
Website: http://akita-gyokyo.or.jp
GPS coordinates: 39.75056,140.06392
Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:25
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