秋田市
alternative words: Akitashi city, Akitashi, Akita shi, Akita
keywords:
harbor
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town
related topics:
Akita prefecture
related web sites:
http://www.city.akita.akita.jp
explanation: Capital of Akita prefecture. Located at the mouth of Omono river, the history of Akita is very old: Yamato court built there a barrier to stop the invasion of Ainu in 733. During Edo period, Akita flourished as a castle town of Satake clan. The main activity is pulp, petrochemical and fertilizer industries while the rural area has rich rice fields. Traditional sake brewery and lacquer ware are well known. Kantou festival in early August attracts many tourists. The population is 315,000.
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