Akita prefecture (秋田県; Akita-ken) is located in the Tohoku region of northern Japan. The capital is Akita.
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Akita prefectural symbol |
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| Capital | Akita |
| Region: | Tohoku |
| Island: | Honshu |
| Area
- Total - % water |
Ranked 6th
11,612.11 km² 0.7% |
| Population
- Total (Jan 1, 2003) - Density |
Ranked 35th
1,174,905 101/km² |
| Districts: | 9 |
| Municipalities: | 69 |
| ISO 3166-2: | JP-05 |
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| Pref. Flower: | Butterbur blossom (Petasites japonicus) |
| Pref. Tree: | Akita-sugi (Cryptomeria japonica) |
| Pref. Bird: | Copper pheasant (Phasianus soemmerringii) |
| Table of contents |
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2 History 3 Geography 4 Economy 5 Demographics 6 Culture 7 Tourism 8 Prefectural symbols 9 Miscellaneous topics 10 External links |
Notes
There is a current lack of tourist information from official sources. Eg. the JNTO site doesn't even list Akita! If you are in the position to do so, please complain to relevant authorities about this!History
Geography
Located in the north of Honshu island, Akita prefecture faces the Sea of Japan in the west and is bordered by Aomori in the north, Iwate in the east, Miyagi in the south east, and Yamagata in the south.Cities
Districts
Economy