Akita Prefecture

The sixth largest prefecture by area in Japan stretches along the Sea of Japan coast with mountains, forests, and rice fields covering 11,637 square kilometers.

The Satake clan governed Akita for 260 years during the Tokugawa period, developing agriculture and mining industries that shaped the region's economic foundation.

The prefecture maintains the namahage tradition where individuals wearing masks and costumes visit homes during New Year's Eve to encourage children's good behavior.

Travelers can reach Akita from Tokyo in four hours using the Komachi bullet train on the JR Akita Shinkansen line with hourly departures.

The Ōmagari National Fireworks Competition gathers master pyrotechnicians who demonstrate their skills with large displays over the summer night sky.

Location: Japan

Capital city: Akita

Website: https://www.pref.akita.lg.jp/

Shares border with: Yamagata Prefecture, Miyagi Prefecture, Iwate Prefecture, Aomori Prefecture

Website: https://pref.akita.lg.jp

GPS coordinates: 39.71861,140.10250

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:06