Yokote, Akita
Encyclopedia
is a city
located in Akita
in the Tōhoku region
of Japan
.
As of October 1, 2011, the city has an estimated population
of 96,955, with a household
number of 34,314 and the density
of 140 persons per km². The total area is 693.60 km².
The city was founded on April 1, 1951.
On October 1, 2005, the towns of Hiraka
, Jūmonji
, Masuda
, Omonogawa
, Ōmori
, and the villages of Sannai
, and Taiyū
, all from Hiraka District
, merged into the city.
and mochi to visitors. In addition, several stalls are situated around town serving other types of typical Japanese festival food, including the town's own 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 the regular kamakuras and the mini-kamakuras are sponsored by local businesses and can sometimes look like an advertisement for a product (like a cell phone). The kamakura can be experienced year round in a building adjacent to Yokote City Hall called the Kamakura-kan. Inside, there are a few kamakuras kept at a temperature of 10°C and are open to visitors.
Cities of Japan
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located in Akita
Akita Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan located in the Tōhoku Region of northern Honshu, the main island of Japan. The capital is the city of Akita.- History :The area of Akita has been created from the ancient provinces of Dewa and Mutsu....
in the Tōhoku region
Tohoku region
The is a geographical area of Japan. The region occupies the northeastern portion of Honshu, the largest island of Japan. The region consists of six prefectures : Akita, Aomori, Fukushima, Iwate, Miyagi and Yamagata....
of Japan
Japan
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.
As of October 1, 2011, the city has an estimated population
Population
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of 96,955, with a household
Household
The household is "the basic residential unit in which economic production, consumption, inheritance, child rearing, and shelter are organized and carried out"; [the household] "may or may not be synonymous with family"....
number of 34,314 and the density
Population density
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of 140 persons per km². The total area is 693.60 km².
The city was founded on April 1, 1951.
On October 1, 2005, the towns of Hiraka
Hiraka, Akita
Hiraka was a town located in Hiraka District, Akita, Japan.On October 1, 2005, the towns of Hiraka, Jūmonji, Masuda, Omonogawa, Ōmori, and the villages of Sannai, and Taiyū, all from Hiraka District, merged into the city of Yokote....
, Jūmonji
Jumonji, Akita
Jūmonji was a town located in Hiraka District, Akita, Japan.On October 1, 2005, the towns of Hiraka, Jūmonji, Masuda, Omonogawa, Ōmori, and the villages of Sannai, and Taiyū, all from Hiraka District, merged into the city of Yokote....
, Masuda
Masuda, Akita
Masuda was a town located in Hiraka District, Akita, Japan.On October 1, 2005, the towns of Hiraka, Jūmonji, Masuda, Omonogawa, Ōmori, and the villages of Sannai, and Taiyū, all from Hiraka District, merged into the city of Yokote....
, Omonogawa
Omonogawa, Akita
Omonogawa was a town located in Hiraka District, Akita, Japan.On October 1, 2005, the towns of Hiraka, Jūmonji, Masuda, Omonogawa, Ōmori, and the villages of Sannai, and Taiyū, all from Hiraka District, merged into the city of Yokote....
, Ōmori
Omori, Akita
Ōmori was a town located in Hiraka District, Akita, Japan.On October 1, 2005, the towns of Hiraka, Jūmonji, Masuda, Omonogawa, Ōmori, and the villages of Sannai, and Taiyū, all from Hiraka District, merged into the city of Yokote....
, and the villages of Sannai
Sannai, Akita
San'nai was a village located in Hiraka District, Akita, Japan.On October 1, 2005, the towns of Hiraka, Jūmonji, Masuda, Omonogawa, Ōmori, and the villages of Sannai, and Taiyū, all from Hiraka District, merged into the city of Yokote....
, and Taiyū
Taiyu, Akita
was a village located in Hiraka District, Akita, Japan.On October 1, 2005, the towns of Hiraka, Jūmonji, Masuda, Omonogawa, Ōmori, and the villages of Sannai, and Taiyū, all from Hiraka District, merged into the city of Yokote....
, all from Hiraka District
Hiraka District, Akita
Hiraka was a district located in Akita Prefecture, Japan.In 2003, the district had an estimated population of 65,910 and a density of 113.05 persons per km²...
, merged into the city.
Kamakura Festival
Yokote is known for its Kamakura Festival, a midwinter festival in which igloo-like snow houses are made throughout the town. It's 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 amazakeAmazake
is a traditional sweet, low-alcoholic Japanese drink made from fermented rice. Amazake dates from the Kofun period, and it is mentioned in the Nihon Shoki. It is part of the family of traditional Japanese foods made using that includes miso, soy sauce, and sake....
and mochi to visitors. In addition, several stalls are situated around town serving other types of typical Japanese festival food, including the town's own 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 the regular kamakuras and the mini-kamakuras are sponsored by local businesses and can sometimes look like an advertisement for a product (like a cell phone). The kamakura can be experienced year round in a building adjacent to Yokote City Hall called the Kamakura-kan. Inside, there are a few kamakuras kept at a temperature of 10°C and are open to visitors.