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	==History==		==History==
-	Akita has been a worldwide known city of Japan since being first being known as Kubota Castle Town in 1604. However it was not until April 1, 1889 that the “modern Akita” was founded. At this time the Ashina and Satake daimyo clans claimed the territory as their capital.	+	Akita has been a worldwide known city of Japan since being first being known as [[Kubota Castle Town]] in 1604. However it was not until April 1, 1889 that the “modern Akita” was founded. At this time the Ashina and Satake daimyo clans claimed the territory as their capital.

-	Great devastation shook Akita on August 14, 1945 when Japan announced their surrender in World War II only to be struck by an air attack involving 134 B-39s. Known for being one of the worst bombing, the attack lasted one day and killed over 137 Japanese civilians.	+	Great devastation shook Akita on August 14, 1945 when Japan announced their surrender in [[World War II]] only to be struck by an air attack involving 134 B-39s. Known for being one of the worst bombing, the attack lasted one day and killed over 137 Japanese civilians.

	==Points of Interest==		==Points of Interest==

Neko at 14:17, 17 April 2007

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-	'''Akita''' is a city in Japan~~. It is~~ the capital of [[Akita Prefecture]].	+	'''Akita''' (秋田) is a city in Japan serving as the capital of [[Akita Prefecture]]. The [[Akita Prefecture]] is located in the Tohoku region. Today the population is an estimated 336,250 since being combined with two other close towns called Kawabe and Yuwa in January 2005.
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		+	Some of the greatest industries of Akita are the oil, wood working, metal working, and silk production. Many of the largest companies in these industries are producing enough to be imported in to countries all over the world. Today the oil fields are generating the greatest amount of money for the Akita area.
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		+	==History==
		+	Akita has been a worldwide known city of Japan since being first being known as Kubota Castle Town in 1604. However it was not until April 1, 1889 that the “modern Akita” was founded. At this time the Ashina and Satake daimyo clans claimed the territory as their capital.
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		+	Great devastation shook Akita on August 14, 1945 when Japan announced their surrender in World War II only to be struck by an air attack involving 134 B-39s. Known for being one of the worst bombing, the attack lasted one day and killed over 137 Japanese civilians.
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		+	==Points of Interest==
		+	* [[Mt. Taihei Resort]] is today one of the most popular traveling destinations in Japan. With many activities, Mt. Taihei Resort is open year round featuring ski packages, tennis courts, traditional river fishing.
		+	* [[Municipal Gymnasium]] Another wonderful place to visit in Akita Japan is the Municipal Gymnasium. This gym was constructed in 1994. The Municipal Gymnasium represents the quality, size, and overall structure of an Olympia style gym.
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		+	==External Links==
		+	* [http://www.city.akita.akita.jp/en/default.htm Akita Official Website] (English)
		+	* [http://www.city.akita.akita.jp/ Akita Official Website] (English)
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		+	[[Category:Japanese Cities\|Akita]]

Neko at 17:14, 15 October 2006

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-	'''Akita''' is a city in Japan. It is the capital of [[~~[Aikta~~ Prefecture]]].	+	'''Akita''' is a city in Japan. It is the capital of [[Akita Prefecture]].

Neko at 17:13, 15 October 2006

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-	+	'''Akita''' is a city in Japan. It is the capital of [[[Aikta Prefecture]]].

Neko at 17:12, 15 October 2006

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-	~~'''Akita Prefecture''' (秋田県) is located in the [[Tohoku]] region on the island of [[Honshu]]. [[Akita]] is its capital.~~

-	~~==Major Cities==~~
-	* [[Akita]]
-	* [[Daisen]]
-	* [[Katagami]]
-	* [[Kazuno]]
-	* [[Kitaakita]]
-	* [[Nikaho]]
-	* [[Noshiro]]
-	* [[Oga]]
-	* [[Odate]]
-	* [[Senboku]]
-	* [[Yokote]]
-	* [[Yurihonjo]]
-	* [[Yuzawa]]
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-	~~==Main Attractions==~~
-	* [[Lake Tazawa]] is 423.4 meters deep, making it the deepest lake in Japan.
-	* The tallest virgin cedar tree - 58 meters tall and 250 years old virgin - stands in a protected forest in [[Nibuna Mizusawa]].
-	* [[Tsuzureko Drum Festival]]
-	* [[Korakukan]] is Japan's oldest unaltered drama theater.
-	* Tamagawa hot springs in [[Hachimantai]]
-	* [[Akita butterbur]] grows in this area. The plant's stalk is over 1.5 meters long and its leaves are over a meter wide.
-	* [[Odate Jukai Dome]] is 78 meters long and 157 meters wide with a height of 52 meters.
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-	~~==External Links==~~
-	* [http://www.pref.akita.jp/e/ Akita Prefecture Official Website] (English)
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-	~~[[Category:Prefectures of Japan\|Akita Prefecture]]~~

Neko at 17:11, 15 October 2006

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-	'''Akita''' (秋田県) is located in the [[Tohoku]] region on the island of [[Honshu]]. [[Akita ~~- City)~~]]	+	'''Akita Prefecture''' (秋田県) is located in the [[Tohoku]] region on the island of [[Honshu]]. [[Akita]] is its capital.

	==Major Cities==		==Major Cities==
-	* [[~~ATTRACTION~~]]	+	* [[Akita]]
		+	* [[Daisen]]
		+	* [[Katagami]]
		+	* [[Kazuno]]
		+	* [[Kitaakita]]
		+	* [[Nikaho]]
		+	* [[Noshiro]]
		+	* [[Oga]]
		+	* [[Odate]]
		+	* [[Senboku]]
		+	* [[Yokote]]
		+	* [[Yurihonjo]]
		+	* [[Yuzawa]]

	==Main Attractions==		==Main Attractions==
-	* [[~~ATTRACTION~~]]	+	* [[Lake Tazawa]] is 423.4 meters deep, making it the deepest lake in Japan.
		+	* The tallest virgin cedar tree - 58 meters tall and 250 years old virgin - stands in a protected forest in [[Nibuna Mizusawa]].
		+	* [[Tsuzureko Drum Festival]]
		+	* [[Korakukan]] is Japan's oldest unaltered drama theater.
		+	* Tamagawa hot springs in [[Hachimantai]]
		+	* [[Akita butterbur]] grows in this area. The plant's stalk is over 1.5 meters long and its leaves are over a meter wide.
		+	* [[Odate Jukai Dome]] is 78 meters long and 157 meters wide with a height of 52 meters.

	==External Links==		==External Links==
-	* [http:// ~~PREFECTURE~~ Official Website] (English ~~/ Japanese~~)	+	* [http://www.pref.akita.jp/e/ Akita Prefecture Official Website] (English)

-	[[Category:Prefectures of Japan\|~~PREFECTURE~~]]	+	[[Category:Prefectures of Japan\|Akita Prefecture]]

Neko at 16:58, 15 October 2006

2006-10-15T16:58:22Z

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'''Akita''' (秋田県) is located in the [[Tohoku]] region on the island of [[Honshu]]. [[Akita - City)]]

==Major Cities==
* [[ATTRACTION]]

==Main Attractions==
* [[ATTRACTION]]

==External Links==
* [http:// PREFECTURE Official Website] (English / Japanese)

[[Category:Prefectures of Japan|PREFECTURE]]