Overview
Akita is a first-level administrative division of Japan in the Tohoku region. Its area is about 11,637 km2 and its population about 0.0 million (2024), with its capital at Akita.
History
Ruled by the Akita and Tosawa clans in the Sengoku era and by Kubota domain (Satake clan) in the Edo period; the prefecture was established in 1871.
Geography and industry
Rice (Akitakomachi), forestry and sake brewing are traditional industries. The Namahage masks, Kanto Festival, Lake Tazawa, Nyuto Onsen and Yokote snow festival are famous.
Transport
Akita Shinkansen Komachi trains run from Morioka via the Tazawako and Ou lines to Akita.