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Introducing Akita
Akita, the prefectural capital, is a large commercial city that makes a great base for exploration. People-watchers may want to note that Akita’s women are famous for their (supposedly) fair skin, and the term ‘Akita bijin’ (an Akita beauty) is well known. Truth or fiction, it’s an interesting anecdote about a city that’s not particularly beautiful in itself. Still, Akita has some delicious local cuisine and stages the spectacular Kantō Matsuri, ranked among Tōhoku’s top three festivals.
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Last updated: Oct 8, 2008
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