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32-620: Yuza is located in the extreme northwest of Yamagata Prefecture, bordering on Akita Prefecture to the north and the Sea of Japan on the west. It is situated at the northern end of the Shōnai Plain, with the Gekkō River running across the town. Mount Chōkai , which has the second highest elevation in the Tohoku region, is on the northern border. Sandy beaches stretch along the coastline in the southern part of

64-683: 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

96-524: 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 Yokote, Akita Yokote ( 横手市 , Yokote-shi )

128-483: 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

160-576: Is a city located in Akita Prefecture , Japan . As of 30 April 2024 , the city had an estimated population of 81,617 in 33,876 households, and a population density of 120 persons per km². The total area of the city is 692.80 km (267.49 sq mi). Yokote is located in southeast corner of Akita Prefecture in the center of the Yokote Basin, the Yokote River, which flows from

192-558: 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 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

224-452: 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

256-619: Is based on agriculture and commercial fishing . Yuza has one public elementary school, one public middle school operated by the town government and one public high school operated by the Yamagata Prefectural Board of Education. The prefecture also operates one special education school for the handicapped. [REDACTED] East Japan Railway Company - Uetsu Main Line Akita Prefecture Akita Prefecture ( 秋田県 , Akita-ken ) [a̠kʲita̠]

288-515: Is known for its Kamakura Festival , a midwinter festival in which igloo -like snow houses are made throughout the town. It is held in the days leading to the Bonden Festival (mid February) and its location is focused around the city hall area. Children and others sit in the kamakura and serve amazake and mochi to visitors. In addition, several stalls are situated around town serving other types of typical Japanese festival food, including

320-517: 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 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

352-552: Is significant throughout the year, but is heaviest from August to October. The average annual temperature in Nakayama is 11.9 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1906 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 25.1 °C, and lowest in January, at around 0.3 °C. Per Japanese census data, the population of Yuza peaked around

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384-477: Is significant throughout the year, but is heaviest from August to October. The average annual temperature in Yokote is 11.2 °C (52.2 °F). The average annual rainfall is 1,737.3 mm (68.40 in) with December as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 24.7 °C (76.5 °F), and lowest in January, at around −1.3 °C (29.7 °F). Per Japanese census data,

416-508: The Ōu Mountains to the east, flows through the urban area. It is located about 70 kilometers away from the prefectural capital at Akita city. The city has an area of about 45 kilometers east-west and about 35 kilometers north-south. Akita Prefecture Iwate Prefecture Yokote has a Humid continental climate ( Köppen climate classification Dfa/Cfa ) with large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. Precipitation

448-594: The Sea of Japan ), established a fort on the Mogami River , and thus began 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

480-699: The lower house of the Diet of Japan . The economy of Yokote is based on agriculture. Yokote has fourteen public elementary schools and six public middle schools operated by the city government and five public high schools operated by the Akita Prefectural Board of Education. The prefecture also operates one combined middle/high school and one special education school for the handicapped. [REDACTED] East Japan Railway Company - Ōu Main Line [REDACTED] East Japan Railway Company - Kitakami Line Yokote

512-462: The Ōu and Dewa mountain ranges to the east, Akita remained largely isolated from Japanese society until after the year 600. Akita 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

544-399: The area became part of Hiraka District , Akita Prefecture in 1878, with one town and 23 villages. The modern city of Yokote was founded on April 1, 1951. On October 1, 2005, the towns of Hiraka , Jūmonji , Masuda , Omonogawa and Ōmori , and the villages of Sannai , and Taiyū (all from Hiraka District ) were merged into Yokote, which now occupies all of former Hiraka District , plus

576-669: The area came under the control of the Satake clan , who had been relocated to Kubota Domain from their former holdings in Hitachi Province . Kubota Domain was uncommon in that it contained more than one castle, despite the Tokugawa shogunate's "one castle per domain" rule, and Yokote remained a secondary castle town under the Kubota clan until the Meiji restoration . After the start of the Meiji period ,

608-676: 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

640-732: 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

672-479: 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

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704-721: The population of Yokote has been in decline for the past 70 years. The area of present-day Yokote was part of ancient Dewa Province and was the homeland of the Kiyohara clan of the Heian period Gosannen War . At the end of the Sengoku period , the area came under the control of the Onodera clan , who ruled from Yokote Castle . However, the Onodera sided against Tokugawa Ieyasu at the Battle of Sekigahara and

736-575: The region shifted hands several times. During 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

768-588: 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

800-447: 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

832-422: The town's own meibutsu "Yokote yakisoba ". An altar for the water deity is carved into the rear of the room inside each kamakura , where people pray for abundant harvests, the safety of their family members, protection against fire and for academic success. In addition to the large igloos, there are mini- kamakura which are spread throughout the city. There are candles Inside the tiny snow domes. Some of

864-522: The town, whereas the northern coastline is more rugged due to reefs formed by lava flows from Mt. Chōkai. Part of the town is within the borders of the Chōkai Quasi-National Park . Akita Prefecture Yamagata Prefecture Nakayama has a Humid continental climate ( Köppen climate classification Cfa ) with large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. Precipitation

896-549: 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

928-484: The villages of Meiji and Nishinarusei (formerly from Ogachi District ), and the village of Kanazawa (formerly from Senboku District ). Yokote has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral city legislature of 25 members. The city contributes four members to the Akita Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics, the city is part of the Akita 3rd District of

960-459: The year 1950 and has been declining steadily since. It is now less than it was a century ago. The area of present-day Yuza was part of ancient Dewa Province . The area has been inhabited since prehistoric times, and the Koyamazaki Site containing the traces of a Jomon period settlement dating to more than 7500 years ago is a National Historic Site . During the late Heian period , the area

992-476: Was established on April 1, 1889 with the creation of the modern municipalities system. It was elevated to town status on April 1, 1941. On August 1, 1954, it absorbed the neighboring villages of Inagawa, Nishi-Yuza, Warabioka, Fukura, and Takase. In 2003, it joined discussions with regards to a possible merger with the neighboring city of Sakata; however, the merger discussions were closed on October 6, 2004 with Yuza electing to remain independent. The economy of Yuza

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1024-615: Was the location of Yuza-sō, a shōen landed estate, and during the Nanboku-chō period , Yuza clan were vassals of the Hatakeyama clan and served as shugodai in a number of provinces. In the Edo Period , the area became part of the domains of the Sakai clan of Shōnai Domain . After the start of the Meiji period , the area became part of Akumi District , Yamagata Prefecture. The village of Yuza

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