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Akiya in Akita Prefecture

Odate City (85)Akita City (46)Noshiro City (40)Yamamoto District (22)Daisen City (16)Nikaho City (16)Kazuno District (13)Kitaakita City (12)

Akita Prefecture is known for its rich cultural heritage, including the Kanto Festival and the Namahage tradition. It is surrounded by Iwate Prefecture to the south, Yamagata Prefecture to the southwest, and the Sea of Japan to the west. Local specialties include kiritanpo nabe and Inaniwa udon. Akita also features natural beauties like Lake Tazawa and Kakunodate, a well-preserved samurai district.