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26-560: Asahikawa Dam is a gravity dam located in Akita Prefecture in Japan. The dam is used for flood control. The catchment area of the dam is 34.4 km. The dam impounds about 35 ha of land when full and can store 5200 thousand cubic meters of water. The construction of the dam was started on 1967 and completed in 1972. This article about a dam or floodgate in Tōhoku region of Honshu, Japan

52-428: A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the coast of Miyagi, Japan. Workers were then evacuated from the nearby troubled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear facility once again, as a tsunami warning was issued for the coastline. Residents were told to flee for inner land at that time. In 2013, Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako visited the prefecture to see the progress made since the tsunami. Miyagi Prefecture

78-683: A glimpse of rural or traditional Japan. Some famous examples are the Akita Kantō, the Omagari Fireworks, Namahage Festival, and the Yokote Kamakura Festivals. Kakunodate , known as the little Kyoto , features many preserved samurai houses. The Aoyagi house is the former residence of Odano Naotake, who illustrated Japan's first modern guide to human anatomy. The house is now a museum and gallery of medical illustrations and traditional crafts. Starting in 2009, Akita began experiencing

104-711: A good deal of fishing and agriculture, producing a great deal of rice and livestock, it is dominated by the manufacturing industries around Sendai, particularly electronics, appliances, and food processing. As of March 2011, the prefecture produced 4.7% of Japan's rice, 23% of oysters, and 15.9% of sauries . In July 2011, the Japanese government decided to ban all shipments of beef cattle from northeast Miyagi Prefecture over fears of radioactive contamination. This has since been rescinded. According to Japanese census data, Miyagi prefecture experienced its greatest period of growth from 1940 to 1950 and continued to exhibit growth up until

130-500: A huge surge in Korean tourism after the airing of the popular drama Iris , which featured several scenes shot in Akita, most notably at Lake Tazawa and Oga's GAO Aquarium. [REDACTED] Media related to Akita prefecture at Wikimedia Commons 39°43′7″N 140°6′9″E  /  39.71861°N 140.10250°E  / 39.71861; 140.10250 Miyagi Prefecture Sendai

156-483: A push for home stays, farmers markets for locally produced foods, and the integration of outsiders into local cultural practices. The Namahage ritual in Oga on New Year's Eve draws a large number of tourists to Akita Prefecture every year. Near Lake Tazawa , there are a number of hot springs resorts ( onsen ). These are popular with tourists from all over Japan. In addition, numerous seasonal festivals ( matsuri ) offer

182-417: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Akita Prefecture Akita Prefecture ( 秋田県 , Akita-ken ) [a̠kʲita̠] is a prefecture of Japan located in the Tōhoku region of Honshu . Its population is estimated 915,691 (as of 1 August 2023) and its geographic area is 11,637 km (4,493 sq mi ). Akita Prefecture is bordered by Aomori Prefecture to the north, Iwate Prefecture to

208-452: Is a famous example of an Akita bijin . Akita is known for the following regional specialties ( tokusanhin ): Recently there have been efforts to revitalize rural communities facing depopulation with different forms of green tourism and agritourism. These efforts are primarily aimed at attracting urbanites and foreign tourists to Akita Prefecture, advertising its pristine forests, sprawling rice fields, and range of cultures. There has been

234-524: Is a prefecture that is particularly prone to earthquakes even in Japan, which is an earthquake-prone country. Large earthquakes occur frequently Miyagi offshore, and earthquakes also occur frequently inland. In the 2011 Tohoku earthquake that occurred Miyagi offshore, Miyagi Prefecture suffered the most damage nationwide. Fourteen cities are located in Miyagi Prefecture: These are the towns and villages in each district : Although Miyagi has

260-565: Is home to Matsushima Islands , a group of islands ranked as one of the Three Views of Japan , near the town of Matsushima . Miyagi Prefecture was formerly part of the province of Mutsu . On March 11, 2011, a 9.0 magnitude earthquake and a subsequent major tsunami hit Miyagi Prefecture, causing major damage to the area. The tsunami was estimated to be approximately 10 metres (33 ft) high in Miyagi Prefecture. On April 7, 2011,

286-479: Is in the central part of Tōhoku , facing the Pacific Ocean , and contains Tōhoku's largest city, Sendai. There are high mountains on the west and along the northeast coast, but the central plain around Sendai is fairly large. Matsushima is known as one of the three most scenic views of Japan , with a bay full of 260 small islands covered in pine groves. Oshika Peninsula projects from the northern coastline of

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312-453: Is the capital and largest city of Miyagi Prefecture, and the largest city in the Tōhoku region, with other major cities including Ishinomaki , Ōsaki , and Tome . Miyagi Prefecture is located on Japan's eastern Pacific coast and bounded to the west by the Ōu Mountains , the longest mountain range in Japan, with 24% of its total land area being designated as Natural Parks . Miyagi Prefecture

338-609: The daimyō Date Masamune . The remains of Sendai Castle stand on a hill above the city. Miyagi Prefecture boasts one of Japan's three greatest sights. Matsushima , the pine-clad islands, dot the waters off the coast of the prefecture. The following are also noted as attractions: Miyagi Prefecture is one of the main settings of the manga and anime series Haikyū!! . The most well-known fictional schools located there are Karasuno High School, Aoba Johsai High School, Date Tech High and Shiratorizawa Academy, as well as Sendai City Gymnasium. Another anime series Wake Up, Girls!

364-576: The Tokugawa shogunate it was appropriated to the Satake clan , who ruled the region for 260 years and developed the agriculture and mining industries that are still predominant today. Throughout this period, it was classified as part of Dewa Province . In 1871, during the Meiji Restoration , Dewa Province was reshaped and the old daimyō domains were abolished and administratively reconstructed, resulting in

390-470: The 21st century. Nevertheless, like the majority of Japan , the population of Miyagi has begun to slowly decline. The prefectural capital of Sendai , however, has seen a moderate, but steady rise in population over the past twenty years. The sports teams listed below are based in Miyagi Prefecture. Also, the Sendai Hi-Land Raceway hosts motorsport road races. Sendai was the castle town of

416-458: The Japanese settlement of the region. In 733, a new military settlement (later renamed Akita Castle ) was built in what is now the Takashimizu area of Akita, and more permanent roads and structures were developed. The region was used as a base of operations for the Japanese empire as it drove the native Ezo people from northern Honshū. Governance of the region shifted hands several times. During

442-676: The decline in population. This decline, combined with an aging population , has been concerning for rural communities. Akita, 秋田, meaning autumn rice paddy, is famous for rice farming and its sake breweries. It is well known for having the highest consumption of sake in Japan and is thought to be the origin of the Akita breed of dog which carries the prefecture's name. The women of the region, referred to as Akita bijin ( 秋田美人 , 'beauties of Akita' ) , have also gained widespread renown for their white skin, rounded faces and high voices, all of which are considered highly desirable. Ono no Komachi

468-464: The east, Miyagi Prefecture to the southeast, and Yamagata Prefecture to the south. Akita is the capital and largest city of Akita Prefecture. Other major cities include Yokote , Daisen , and Yurihonjō . Akita Prefecture is located on the coast of the Sea of Japan and extends east to the Ōu Mountains , the longest mountain range in Japan, at the border with Iwate Prefecture. Akita Prefecture formed

494-732: The lowest percentage of children (defined as under the age of 15), at 9.3% in 2022, down from 11.2% in 2010. 38.6% of residents are 65 or older, the highest percentage of any Japanese prefecture. As of October 1, 2022, it has an estimated population of 944,902 people. The high rate of depopulation in Akita Prefecture has led smaller communities to merge with each other, which has affected the smallest of these merged communities. As depopulation in these communities continues, educational and health facilities have closed in some areas, encouraging families to migrate to larger cities for better access to health and educational opportunities and perpetuating

520-479: The modern-day borders of Akita. The famous Heian period waka poet, Ono no Komachi , is said to have been born in Yuzawa City, Ogachi Town, located in the southeast of the prefecture. Located on the north-western side of Honshu, Akita Prefecture is adjacent to the Sea of Japan to the west and borders four other prefectures: Aomori in the north, Iwate in the east, Miyagi in the southeast, and Yamagata in

546-416: The northern half of the historic Dewa Province with Yamagata Prefecture. The region of Akita was created from the ancient provinces of Dewa and Mutsu . Separated from the principal Japanese centres of commerce, politics, and population by several hundred kilometres and by the Ōu and Dewa mountain ranges to the east, Akita remained largely isolated from Japanese society until after the year 600. Akita

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572-475: The prefecture. As of 31 March 2019, 24% of the total land area of the prefecture was designated as Natural Parks , namely the Sanriku Fukkō National Park; Kurikoma and Zaō Quasi-National Parks; and Abukuma Keikoku , Asahiyama , Funagata Renpō , Futakuchi Kyōkoku , Kenjōsan Mangokuura , Kesennuma , Matsushima , and Zaō Kōgen Prefectural Natural Parks. In addition, Miyagi Prefecture

598-588: The sea. As of 31 March 2019, 11% of the total land area of the prefecture is designated as Natural Parks , namely the Towada-Hachimantai National Park ; Chōkai , Kurikoma , and Oga Quasi-National Parks; and Akita Shirakami , Hachimori Iwadate , Kimimachizaka , Magi Mahiru , Moriyoshizan , Taiheizan , Tashirodake , and Tazawako Dakigaeri Prefectural Natural Parks. Thirteen cities are located in Akita Prefecture: These are

624-447: The south. The borders of Akita Prefecture roughly form a rectangle that is 169 kilometres (105 miles) from north to south and 86 kilometres (54 miles) from west to east. The Oga Peninsula is a prominent feature of the western edge, while the Ōu Mountains mark the eastern border and the higher Dewa Mountains run parallel through the center. Like much of northern Japan, the prefecture has cold winters, particularly in areas farther from

650-549: The towns and villages in each district : Like much of the Tōhoku Region , Akita's economy remains dominated by traditional industries such as agriculture, fishing, and forestry. This has led many young people to migrate to Tokyo and other large cities. Akita Prefecture has seen some of the most severe population decline in Japan: it is one of four prefectures in Japan registering declines in population since 1955. Its population also has

676-461: Was a region of hunter-gatherers and principally nomadic tribes. The first historical record of what is now Akita Prefecture dates to 658, when Abe no Hirafu conquered the native Ezo tribes at what are now the cities of Akita and Noshiro . Abe, then governor of Koshi Province (the northwestern part of Honshū bordering the Sea of Japan ), established a fort on the Mogami River , and thus began

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