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Lashkar

Lashkar may refer to:
 * Lascar, a type of sailor or militiaman employed by the British in South Asia (modern Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan)
 * Lashkar (film), a 1989 Bollywood film
 * Laskhar (novel), a 2008 military action thriller by Mukul Deva, published by HarperCollins. This is the first of a 4-book bestseller series. The motion picture rights of this novel were purchased by Planman Motion Pictures.
 * Lashkargah, a city in southern Afghanistan, capital of Helmand Province
 * Lashkar, Gwalior, an area of the city of Gwalior, formerly a separate town
 * Lashkar-e-Jhangvi, a militant organization in Pakistan
 * Lashkar-e-Omar, a Pakistani Islamic fundamentalist organization
 * Lashkar-e-Qahhar, an Islamist group that claimed responsibility for the 11 July 2006 Mumbai Train Bombings
 * Lashkar-e-Taiba, a Pakistani Islamist terrorist organization

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Kosaka, Akita

Kosaka (小坂町) is a town located in Akita Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 4,670 in 2,284 households, and a population density 23 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 201.70 sqkm. In 2016, Kosaka was selected as one of The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan.

Geography
Kosaka is located in the northern part of the Kazuno Basin in the Ōu Mountains in far northeastern Akita Prefecture, with Aomori Prefecture on the north, and Lake Towada to the northeast. Much of the town is within the borders of the Towada-Hachimantai National Park. Much of the town area is covered in forest. Due to its inland location, the town is noted for its heavy snowfall in winter.

Neighboring municipalities
Akita Prefecture Aomori Prefecture
 * Kazuno
 * Ōdate
 * Hirakawa
 * Towada

Climate
Kosaka has a cold Humid continental climate characterized by cool short summers and long cold winters with heavy snowfall and (Köppen climate classification Dfa). The average annual temperature in Kosaka is 8.4 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1466 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 22.2 °C, and lowest in January, at around -4.3 °C.

Demographics
Per Japanese census data, the population of Kosaka has declined by more than two-thirds since 1960.

History
The area of present-day Kosaka was part of ancient Mutsu Province and was ruled by the Nambu clan of Morioka Domain during the Edo period. The “Kosaka-kaido” highway connecting Morioka Domain with Hirosaki Domain passed through Kosaka. Under the Nambu, major deposits of gold and silver were mined by the Fujita-gumi, the predecessor to modern Dowa Holdings for the Nambu clan at the Kosaka mine. After the start of the Meiji period, the area became briefly part of Rikuchū Province before being transferred to Akita Prefecture in 1871. It was organized as part of Kazuno District, Akita Prefecture in 1878. The village of Kosaka was created with the establishment of the modern municipalities system on April 1, 1889. It was raised to town status on May 12, 1914.

Economy
The town prospered greatly as a mining center for gold, silver, copper and zinc in the Meiji period, and many modern buildings were built, including the Kosaka mining office. After the Second World War, mining resources were depleted and the town declined. In recent years, he has been searching for ways to create a town that makes use of the modern architecture of the Meiji period and the tourism resources of Lake Towada. In addition to this, Dowa Holdings, the owner of the Kosaka Mine, is active in the metal recycling industry. In terms of light manufacturing, the Towada Audio Corporation, a manufacturer of shortwave radio sets, TV tuners and AC adapters in the Sony group, is based in Kosaka.

Education
Kosaka has one public elementary school and one public middle school operated by the town government and one public high school operated by the Akita Prefectural Board of Education.

Railway
The Kosaka Smelting & Refining Kosaka Line provided passenger services until 1994. At present, the town is not served by any passenger railway line.

Local attractions

 * Former head offices of Kosaka mine (National Important Cultural Property)
 * Koraku-kan - the oldest operating, traditional Kabuki theatre in Japan. The Koraku-kan was made of all wood in 1910, and is stylistically a mix of western and traditional Japanese architecture. It was designated as an Important Cultural Property in 2002.
 * Lake Towada
 * Nanataki Falls – one of the Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls
 * Akita Inaka language school (since 2019)

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AEG B.II

The AEG B.II was a two-seat biplane reconnaissance aircraft produced in small numbers from 1914. It was a slightly smaller version of the B.I and proved more successful. They were used in limited numbers throughout 1914 to 1915, but were quickly replaced, as they were often derided for lack of speed and armament.

Operators

 * German Empire
 * Luftstreitkräfte

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Kazuno District, Akita

Kazuno (鹿角郡) is a rural district located in Akita Prefecture, Japan.

At present time (as of June 2013), the district consists of only the town of Kosaka with an estimated population of 5,749 and an area of 201.95 km2. All of the city of Kazuno was formerly part of Kazuno District.

Towns and villages

 * Kosaka

History
The area of Kazuno District was formerly part of Mutsu Province, and came under the new province of Rikuchū Province on January 19, 1869 following the Meiji restoration. At the time, the area consisted of 68 villages formerly under the control of Morioka Domain, which were under military occupation by Hirosaki Domain following the Boshin War. Akita Prefecture was founded on December 13, 1871, and the area was transferred to Akita.

With the establishment of the municipality system on April 1, 1889, modern Kazuno District, with two towns (Hanawa and Temanai) and 8 villages was established.

 * May 12, 1914 - Kosaka was elevated to town status.
 * November 1, 1928 - Ōyu was elevated to town status.
 * October 1, 1936 - Osarizawa was elevated to town status.
 * March 31, 1955 - Temanai was merged with the village of Nishikigi to create the town of Towada.
 * September 30, 1956 - Ōyu was absorbed into Towada.
 * April 1, 1972 - the towns of Hanawa, Towada and Osarizawa were merged to create the city of Kazuno. Following this merger, Kazuno District was left with only the town of Kosaka.

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AEG B.III

The AEG B.III was a German two-seat biplane reconnaissance aircraft produced in very small numbers from 1915. It was a further refinement of the B.I and B.II, with a fresh tailplane assembly, but was still only just adequate in performance and did not attract much interest. The B.III was put into reconnaissance and training roles in 1915, but was soon replaced by armed aircraft in the German military.

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Takanosu, Akita

Takanosu (鷹巣町) was a town located in Kitaakita District, Akita Prefecture, Japan.

In 2003, the town had an estimated population of 20,962 and a density of 64.31 persons per km2. The total area was 325.97 km2.

On March 22, 2005, Takanosu, along with the towns of Aikawa, Ani and Moriyoshi (all from Kitaakita District) merged to create the city of Kitaakita.

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Hinai, Akita

Hinai (比内町) was a town located in Kitaakita District, Akita Prefecture, Japan.

History
The name is believed to be a Japanized form of Pi-nay, the Ainu language term for 'pebble river’.

In 2003, the town had an estimated population of 11,665 and a density of 56.79 persons per km2. The total area was 205.39 km2.

On June 20, 2005, Hinai, along with the town of Tashiro (also from Kitaakita District), was merged into the expanded city of Ōdate.

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Moriyoshi, Akita

Moriyoshi (森吉町) was a town located in Kitaakita District, Akita Prefecture, Japan.

In 2003, the town had an estimated population of 7,471 and a population density of 21.85 /km2. The total area was 341.88 km2.

On March 22, 2005, Moriyoshi, along with the towns of Aikawa, Ani and Takanosu (all from Kitaakita District), merged to create the city of Kitaakita.

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Ani, Akita

Ani (阿仁町) was a town located in Kitaakita District, Akita Prefecture, Japan.

In 2003, the town had an estimated population of 4,079 and a density of 10.97 persons per km2. The total area was 371.92 km2.

On March 22, 2005, Ani, along with the towns of Aikawa, Moriyoshi and Takanosu (all from Kitaakita District) merged to create the city of Kitaakita.

In popular culture

 * Satoru Noda's historical manga series Golden Kamuy features a major character, Genjirō Tanigaki, who comes from the village of Ani and is a member of the Tōhoku-indigenous Matagi population.

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Tashiro, Akita

Tashiro (田代町) was a town located in Kitaakita District, Akita Prefecture, Japan.

In 2003, the town had an estimated population of 7,590 and a density of 24.74 persons per km2. The total area was 306.77 km2.

On June 20, 2005, Tashiro, along with the town of Hinai (also from Kitaakita District), was merged into the expanded city of Ōdate.

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Aikawa, Akita

Aikawa (合川町) was a town located in Kitaakita District, Akita Prefecture, Japan.

As of March 1, 2005, the town had an estimated population of 7,550 and a density of 66.9 persons per km2. The total area was 112.8 km2.

History
Aikawa was established on March 31, 1955, through the merger of the villages of Ochiai, Shimokoani, Kami-Ono and Shimo-Ono.

On March 22, 2005, Aikawa, along with the towns of Ani, Moriyoshi and Takanosu (all from Kitaakita District) merged to create the city of Kitaakita.

The town was served by the Japanese National Railways Aniai Line and Japan National Route 285.

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AEG C.I

The AEG C.I was a two-seat biplane reconnaissance aircraft produced in small numbers from March 1915 by the German company Allgemeine Elektrizitäts-Gesellschaft (AEG). It was essentially an AEG B.II armed with a single 7.92 mm (.312 in) Parabellum or Bergmann (rarely) machine gun mounted at the rear of the cockpit for the observer and a more powerful engine. The Benz engine increased maximum speed to a more respectable 130 km/h (81 mph). By October 1915, it had begun to be replaced by the AEG C.II.

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Kamikoani

Kamikoani (上小阿仁村) is a village located in Akita Prefecture, Japan. , the village had an estimated population of 2,012 in 1097 households, and a population density 7.8 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 256.72 sqkm.

Geography
Kamikoani is located in the flatlands of north-central Akita Prefecture. Due to its inland location, the village is noted for its heavy snowfall in winter.

Neighboring municipalities
Akita Prefecture
 * Akita
 * Kitaakita
 * Noshiro
 * Mitane
 * Gojōme

Climate
Kamikoani has a humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification Dfa) with large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. Precipitation is significant throughout the year, but is heaviest from August to October. The average annual temperature in Kamikoani is 9.8 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1626 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 23.3 °C, and lowest in January, at around -3.2 °C.

Demographics
Per Japanese census data, the population of Kamikoani peaked at around the year 1960 and has been in steady decline since then.

History
A “Kotani Village” in Dewa Province is mentioned in records of the area from the period of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. During the Edo period, the area came under the control of the Satake clan, who ruled the northern third of the province from Kubota Domain. After the start of the Meiji period, the area became part of Kitaakita District, Akita Prefecture in 1878. The village of Kamikoani was founded on April 1, 1889 with the establishment of the modern municipalities system.

Physician shortage
The village received considerable negative publicity in the 2000s due to widely publicized issues pertaining to doctor shortages in rural areas. According to these reports, in February 2008, a male doctor who had been working in remote areas for more than 20 years started working in Kamikoani. He said "This village is the last place in my career as a doctor. I want to continue medication as I have love and interest for people." before working. In fourth month after starting, he intimated his intention of resigning, and quit two months later. In 2009, Yukiko Arisawa, a 61-year-old female doctor, started working Kamikoani, after working on isolated islands and in Thailand. She intimated her intention of resigning in March 2010, but postponed until March 2011 because of concerns that it would take time to find a replacement. For these sudden resignations, Kouhou Kamikoani, the official public relations magazine published by the village office, reported that the doctors suffered from constant harassment by the local villagers. According to the magazine, she had bullying phone calls, and her efforts were criticized. When she installed a light with a sensor in front of her house to deal with patients at night, she was accused of wasting tax money, even though she had paid for the light and the monthly electricity bill herself. Another villager said "I wonder how you could go shopping with having patients waiting." when she went to buy sandwiches because she had no time to have lunch. She managed to have only 18 holidays in 2009, but some people said "How can you have a holiday on weekdays?" and criticized when she had a holiday on August 17. And, someone scattered defamatory leaflet in front of her house.

Government
Kamikoani has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral village legislature of seven members. Kamikoani, together with the city of Noshiro and the other municipalities of Yamamoto District contributes four members to the Akita Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics, the village is part of Akita District 2 of the lower house of the Diet of Japan.

Economy
The economy of Kamikoani is based on agriculture.

Education
Kamikoani has one combined elementary/middle school operated by the village government. The village does not have a high school.

Railway

 * Kamikoani currently does not have any railway service. The nearest train station is Yonaizawa Station on the Akita Nairiku Jukan Railway Akita Nairiku Line or Takanosu Station on the JR East Ou Main Line.

Sister city relations

 * – Wanluan, Pingtung County, Taiwan

Local attractions

 * Haginari Dam

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Kitaakita District, Akita

Kitaakita District (北秋田郡) is a rural district located in Akita Prefecture, Japan.

As of April 2022, the district consists of only the village of Kamikoani with an estimated population of 2,089 and an area of 256.82 km2. All of the cities of Kitaakita and Ōdate, and part of the city of Noshiro were formerly part of Kitaakita District.

Towns and villages

 * Kamikoani

History
The area of Kitaakita District was formerly part of Akita District [ja], Dewa Province. Dewa Province was divided into the provinces of Ugo Province and Uzen Province following the Meiji restoration on January 19, 1869, with the area of Kitaakita becoming part of Ugo Province. At the time, the area consisted of two towns (Ōdate and Junishō) and 117 villages formerly under the control of Kubota Domain. Akita Prefecture was founded on December 13, 1871.

History
With the establishment of the municipality system on April 1, 1889, modern Kitaakita District, with two towns (Ōdate and Junishō) and 29 villages was established.

 * 1896 - Ogita was elevated to town status.
 * 1897 - Aniai was elevated to town status.
 * 1900 - Takanosu was elevated to town status.
 * 1902 - Yonaizawa was elevated to town status.
 * 1932 - Hanaoka was elevated to town status.
 * 1947 - Hayaguchi was elevated to town status.
 * 1951 - Ōdate was elevated to city status.
 * 1955 - Hanaoka was renamed Hanaya, Ogita was renamed Hinai, the town of Aikawa was established by the consolidation of four villages, and the town of Junisho was merged into Ōdate.
 * 1956 - Hayaguchi was renamed Tashiro, and Yonaizawa became Moriyoshi.
 * 1967 - The town of Hanaya was absorbed into Ōdate.
 * On March 22, 2005 - the towns of Aikawa, Ani, Moriyoshi and Takanosu were merged to create the city of Kitaakita.
 * On June 20, 2005 - the towns of Hinai and Tashiro were merged into the expanded city of Ōdate. Following this merger, Kitaakita District was left with only the village of Kamikoani.

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AEG C.II

The AEG C.II was a German two-seat biplane reconnaissance aircraft produced in small numbers from October 1915. It was a slightly smaller version of the C.I with better performance, redesigned cockpit for both pilot and observer/bombardier, new rear mounting for a 7.92 mm (.312 in) Parabellum MG14 machine gun, and the ability to carry four 10 kg (22 lb) bombs for light attack duties.

Only one C.II was shown in German front inventory, on 30 April 1916.

Operators

 * German Empire
 * Luftstreitkräfte

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AEG C.III

The AEG C.III was a two-seat biplane reconnaissance aircraft, a single prototype of which was built during World War I. The aircraft featured an unusual fuselage design that completely filled the gap between the upper and lower sets of wings, to provide the pilot with improved vision, and to allow the observer a wider field of fire for his 7.92 mm (.312 in) machine gun. The pilot sat to the rear of the observer, who was stationed over the upper wing. This design was not as successful as had been hoped, and the C.III was never entered into service. Despite being heavier than the C.II, its maximum speed increased to 158 km/h (98 mph).

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Kotooka, Akita

Kotooka (琴丘町) was a town located in Yamamoto District, Akita Prefecture, Japan.

As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 5,819 and a density of 52.24 persons per km2. The total area is 111.38 km2.

On March 20, 2006, Kotooka, along with the towns of Hachiryū and Yamamoto (all from Yamamoto District), was merged to create the town of Mitane.

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AEG C.IV

The AEG C.IV was a two-seat biplane reconnaissance aircraft designed and produced by the German aircraft manufacturer Allgemeine Elektrizitäts-Gesellschaft.

The C.IV was developed from the earlier AEG C.II in response to an urgent requirement from the Luftstreitkräfte (Imperial German Army Air Service) for better fixed-wing aerial reconnaissance platforms. Featuring a relatively short fuselage in comparison to its wingspan, it appeared somewhat ungainly. The aircraft's structure was largely composed of steel tubing; uncommon features of the design included a distinctive 'bite' on the trailing edge of the wing on production aircraft, and the three-position adjustable tail plane incidence. To accelerate production, the Dutch aircraft manufacturer Fokker were ordered to produce the C.IV under license.

Entering service with the Luftstreitkräfte during 1916, the C.IV promptly proved itself to be a capable aircraft. In addition to performing reconnaissance missions, it was also used as a bomber escort, despite being inadequately powered for this role. Several variants, including the C.IV.N and the C.IVa, were developed. It continued to be operated by the Luftstreitkräfte through to the end of the conflict. In addition to its use by the German Empire, the C.IV also drew the attention of other nations, both the Turkish Flying Corps and Polish Air Force would operate numerous aircraft while other nations, such as Belgium, evaluated the type. It saw extensive combat use during the Polish-Soviet War of 1919-1920 prior to being withdrawn for good during the early 1920s.

Design and development
By 1916, a growing number of senior officers within the Luftstreitkräfte (Imperial German Army Air Service) were advocated for greater emphasis to be placed upon aerial reconnaissance, noting both its value and the increased capability for such missions that the production of a new generation of purpose-build reconnaissance aircraft could bring to Germany's war effort. As such, several factories were tasked with the rapid development and production of C type aircraft with the intention of equipping several new frontline squadrons as soon as feasibly possible. It was under this programme that the C.IV would be selected and placed into production.

The design of the C.IV was heavily derived from the earlier AEG C.II, the most visually obvious differences being the new aircraft's enlarged wingspan and the adoption of an additional forward-firing Spandau-type 7.92 mm (.312 in) machine gun. It had a relatively short fuselage that gave it a somewhat ungainly appearance. Structurally, aside from the wooden ribs within the wing, various gauges of steel tubing were used, the fuselage featuring braced box-girder construction, which was mostly welded together; this construction approach was uncommon at the time amongst German aircraft. Key locations were strengthened via steel lug nuts, which were also used as mounting points for the attachment of bracing cables.

The C.IV was powered by a single Mercedes D.III six-cylinder inline piston engine, capable of producing up to 160 hp, that was housed within the aircraft's bulbous nose. A sizable radiator was located on the direct underside of the aircraft's main spar to cool the engine, while a large exhaust manifold was set above the top wing. The wings were supported by a pair of steel tube spars; the wooden ribs were interspaced with false ribs while the aileron wires ran inside a steel tube in the lower wing mounted after aft of front spar, providing additional structural strength. The trailing edge of the wing was slightly scalloped, as per typical German aircraft conventions of the era, and had a distinctive 'bite' on production aircraft. Both the tail surfaces and ailerons were unbalanced and featured metal construction; a somewhat unique feature was the adjustable tail plane incidence.

In order to achieve a sufficient rate of production, multiple companies were engaged in the programme. The Dutch aircraft manufacturer Fokker were ordered to produce the C.IV under license, despite the alleged dissatisfaction of the company's founder, Anthony Fokker. By June 197, around 170 aircraft were believed to have been in service across all battlefronts of the Central Powers; as late as August 1918, at least 40 C.IVs remained in an operational condition.

The C.IV was easily the most successful of AEG's First World War-era B- and C-type reconnaissance aircraft, roughly 687 were reportedly built while the model remained in service right up to the end of the conflict. Various initiatives were undertaken towards improving the aircraft. One variant that was developed in 1917, the C.IV.N, was designed specifically as a prototype night bomber; it was outfitted with the Benz Bz.III engine used in other C-types along with a lengthened wingspan. Another variant, the C.IVa, was powered by a 130 kW (180 hp) Argus As III engine.

A large number of 91 C.IVs were captured by the Polish in 1919, the majority of them having been in Poznań during the Greater Poland Uprising. Most of these aircraft were retained and entered service with the newly emerged Polish Air Force. It became one of the service's standard aircraft, and was frequently used to conduct reconnaissance, bombing, and strafing actions during Polish-Soviet War of 1919–1920. Shortly after the conflict's end, the majority of Polish C.IVs were permanently withdrawn.

Operators

 * 🇧🇬: Bulgarian Air Force
 * German Empire: Luftstreitkrafte
 * Kingdom of Hejaz: Hejaz Air Force - single example, not airworthy
 * 🇵🇱 Poland: Polish Air Force - up to 91 aircraft, used postwar
 * 🇹🇷: Ottoman Air Force

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Futatsui, Akita

Futatsui (二ツ井町) was a town located in Yamamoto District, Akita Prefecture, Japan.

As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 11,421 and a population density of 62.96 persons per km2. The total area was 181.40 km2.

While Futatsui is the name of the settlement at the center of town, Futatsui actually consists of a collection of several villages at its outskirts. To the north is Taneume, to the east Tenjin, to the south is Nibuna and Tashiro, and to the west is Kirishi and Tomine.

Futatsui is famous for having the tallest virgin cedar tree in Japan, as well as a hill, Kimimachi-zaka—named by the Emperor when he came to visit the town. Kimimachi-zaka is especially well known for its autumn leaves, and the park that covers the hill is extensive and well maintained.

The town has several small Shinto shrines, one of which, at the center of town, holds the heaviest portable shrine in the area. Locals carry this shrine across town on Children's Day (May 5) as a climax to Golden Week.

To the east, near the Route 7 overpass is the town's Buddhist temple. The temple was transported on top of a hill to make way for Route 7, as was the graveyard.

Among its less savory attractions is the so-dubbed 'Million Dollar Toilet,' an unofficial tribute to pork barrel spending just off of Route 7 on the east side town.

On the eastern border of Futatsui is Yakushi, a hill that sports a large Sugichi-kun in summer and autumn, and operates as a small ski area in winter. It is one of few ski areas in northern Akita that offers night skiing.

On March 21, 2006, Futatsui was merged into the expanded city of Noshiro.

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Hachimori, Akita

Hachimori (八森町) was a town located in Yamamoto District, Akita Prefecture, Japan.

As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 4,494 and a density of 39.90 persons per km2. The total area was 112.62 km2.

On March 27, 2006, Hachimori, along with the village of Minehama (also from Yamamoto District), was merged to create the town of Happō.

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AEG C.V

The AEG C.V was a prototype two-seat biplane reconnaissance aircraft of World War I. Designed to use a more powerful engine than previous AEG C-class reconnaissance aircraft, results were disappointing enough that further development was cancelled.

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Yamamoto, Akita

Yamamoto (山本町) was a town located in Yamamoto District, Akita Prefecture, Japan.

As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 8,042 and a density of 82.04 persons per km2. The total area is 98.02 km2.

On March 20, 2006, Yamamoto, along with the towns of Koto'oka and Hachiryū (all from Yamamoto District), was merged to create the town of Mitane.

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Hachiryū, Akita

Hachiryū (八竜町) was a town located in Yamamoto District, Akita Prefecture, Japan.

As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 7,145 and a density of 184.82 persons per km2. The total area is 38.66 km2.

On March 20, 2006, Hachiryū, along with the towns of Koto'oka and Yamamoto (all from Yamamoto District), was merged to create the town of Mitane.

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Fujisato, Akita

Fujisato (藤里町) is a town located in Akita, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 2,890 in 1315 households, and a population density of 10 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 281.98 sqkm.

Geography
Fujisato is located at the confluence of the Kasuge River and the Fujikoto River in the Yoneshiro River system in far northwestern of Akita Prefecture. It is bordered by the World Heritage Site Shirakami Mountains to the south, and by Aomori Prefecture to the north. The town itself is nestled in a small valley at the base of the Shirakami Mountains. The hillsides are brimming with lush green in the summer, amazing orange in the autumn, and covered in white snow during the winter. Due to its location in the middle of the mountains, the temperature in Fujisato can get remarkably cold at night, with snowfall tending to be somewhat greater than that in neighboring municipalities.

Neighboring municipalities
Akita Prefecture Aomori Prefecture
 * Noshiro
 * Ōdate
 * Kitaakita
 * Happō
 * Ajigasawa
 * Nishimeya

Climate
Fujisato 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 is significant throughout the year, but is heaviest from August to October. The average annual temperature in Fujisato is 10.3 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1471 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 24.3 °C, and lowest in January, at around -2.1 °C.

Demographics
Per Japanese census data, the population of Fujisato peaked around the year 1950 and has been in steady decline since then.

History
The area of present-day Fujisato was part of ancient Dewa Province, dominated by the Satake clan during the Edo period, who ruled Kubota Domain under the Tokugawa shogunate. The area was organized into villages within Yamamoto District, Akita with the establishment of the modern municipalities system on April 1, 1884. The village of Fujisato was established on March 31, 1955 from the merger of the villages of Fujigoto and Kasuge, both from Yamamoto District. It was raised to town status on November 1, 1963.

Government
Fujisato has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral town council of ten members. Fujisato, together with the city of Noshiro and the other municipalities of Yamamoto District contributes four members to the Akita Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics, the town is part of Akita 2nd district of the lower house of the Diet of Japan.

Economy
The economy of Fujisato is based on agriculture and forestry. Economic development has been hampered by the town's isolation: there are no railway lines, national roads, or major local roads to any neighboring municipality.

Education
Fujisato has one public elementary school and one public middle school operated by the town government. The town does not have a high school.

Transportation
Fujisato has no railways and is not served by the Japanese national highway system. Access is primarily through Akita Prefectural Road 200 or 317.

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AEG C.VII

The AEG C.VII was a prototype two-seat biplane reconnaissance aircraft of World War I. It was developed from the C.IV but did not enter production. The C.VII was tested with two different wing arrangements, one with slightly tapered single bay wings and another with sharply swept upper wing.

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Minehama, Akita

Minehama (峰浜村) was a village located in Yamamoto District, Akita Prefecture, Japan.

As of 2003, the village had an estimated population of 4,687 and a density of 38.55 persons per km2. The total area was 121.57 km2.

On March 27, 2006, the Minehama, along with the town of Hachimori (also from Yamamoto District), was merged to create the town of Happō.

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AEG C.VIII

The AEG C.VIII was a prototype two-seat reconnaissance aircraft of World War I. Two examples were built, based on the successful C.IV design, one of biplane configuration, the other a triplane (the latter sometimes referred to as the C.VIII.Dr). Neither version offered enough of an improvement on the C.IV to make mass production worthwhile.

Variants

 * C.VIII - Biplane prototype two-seater fighter/reconnaissance aircraft.
 * C.VIII Dr - Triplane version of C.VIII, no improvement in climb and speed reduced to 165 km/h (103.12 mph)

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Yamamoto District, Akita

Yamamoto District (山本郡) is a rural district located in Akita Prefecture, Japan.

As of 2020, the district has a population of 24,727 and an area of 764.27 km2. All of the city of Noshiro was formerly part of Yamamoto District.

Towns and villages

 * Fujisato
 * Happō
 * Mitane

History
The area of Yamamoto District (Hiyama District, Akita) was formerly part of Dewa Province, and came under the new province of Ugo Province on January 19, 1869, following the Meiji restoration. At the time, the area consisted of 2 towns and 72 villages formerly under the control of Kubota Domain, based at Akita. The area became part of Akita Prefecture in 1871, and was organized as Yamamoto District in 1878.

With the establishment of the municipality system on April 1, 1889, two towns (Noshiroko and Hiyama) and 24 villages were established. Futatsui was raised to town status on June 4, 1902, followed by Kado on January 1, 1932. Noshiroko became the city of Noshiro on October 1, 1940.

Hachimori was raised to town status on October 1, 1954. Hiyama was absorbed into Noshiro on April 1, 1955, and the town of Kado was renamed Kotooka. The village of Yamamoto gained town status on September 1, 1962, followed by Fujisato on November 1, 1963, and Hachiryū on September 1, 1965.

In 2006, as part of the Heisei period Municipal mergers and dissolutions in Japan, all of the district except for the town of Fujisato was scheduled to merge with Noshiro to form the new city of Shirakami. However, the residents of Noshiro were opposed to this name and left the merger conference. The remaining six towns and villages tried to merge, but this plan failed as the merger would turn Hachimori and Minehama into an exclave of the new city. Noshiro delegates attempted to return to the conference, but the other conference members rejected their participation and the meeting split into the three different merger conferences of "Noshiro-Futatsui," "Southern Three Towns," and "Northern Two Towns and Villages." As a result:

 * On March 20, 2006 - The towns of Hachiryū, Koto'oka, and Yamamoto were merged to create the town of Mitane.
 * On March 21, 2006 - The town of Futatsui was merged with the expanded city of Noshiro, although Futatsui wanted the new city's name to be Yoneshiro (米代市).
 * On March 27, 2006 - The town of Hachimori, and the village of Minehama were merged to create the town of Happō.

Economics
The area of Mitane is known for growing junsai.

As of 2020, the areas on the sea are being considered for an offshore wind project.

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Gojōme

Gojōme (五城目町) is a town located in Akita, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 8317 in 3870 households and a population density of 39 persons per km2. The total area was 214.92 sqkm.

Geography
Gojōme is located in coastal plains of northwestern Akita Prefecture, with mountainous areas in the east and urban areas and rural areas in the west. It is approximately 30 km north of the city of Akita.

Neighboring municipalities
Akita Prefecture
 * Akita
 * Ikawa
 * Ōgata
 * Hachirōgata
 * Mitane
 * Kamikoani

Climate
Gojōme has a Humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification Dfa) with large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. Precipitation is significant throughout the year, but is heaviest from August to October. The average annual temperature in Gojōme is 11.2 C. The average annual rainfall is 1665.0 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 24.1 C, and lowest in January, at around -0.5 C.

Demographics
Per Japanese census data, the population of Gojōme peaked at around the year 1960 and has been in steady decline since then.

History
The area of present-day Gojōme was part of ancient Dewa Province, dominated by the Satake clan during the Edo period, who ruled Kubota Domain under the Tokugawa shogunate. The village of Gojōme was created on April 1, 1889 within Minamiakita District, Akita with the establishment of the modern municipalities system. It was elevated to town status on January 18, 1896.

Government
Gojōme has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral town council of 14 members. Gojōme, together with the city of Noshiro and the other municipalities of Yamamoto District contributes four members to the Akita Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics, the town is part of Akita 2nd district of the lower house of the Diet of Japan.

Economy
The economy of Gojōme is based primarily on agriculture. The town is known for the Morning Market on weekends, which claims a history of over 500 years.

Education
Gojōme has one public elementary school and one public middle school operated by the town government. The town has one public high school operated by the Akita Prefectural Board of Education.

Railway
The Ōu Main Line passes through the Okawa neighborhood of the town, but there is no station. In the past, the Akita Chuo Kotsu Line linked Gojōme to Hachirōgata Station in Hachirōgata, but the line was abolished in 1969.

Noted people from Gojōme

 * Masashi Kudo, professional boxer
 * Yasaburo Sugawara, wrestler
 * Wakakoma Kenzo, sumo wrestler

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Shōwa, Akita

Shōwa (昭和町) was a town located in Minamiakita District, Akita Prefecture, Japan.

In 2003, the town had an estimated population of 8,685 and a density of 213.65 persons per km2. The total area was 40.65 km2.

On March 22, 2005, Shōwa, along with the towns of Iitagawa and Tennō (all from Minamiakita District), merged to create the city of Katagami.

Noted people from Showa

 * Ikuo Nakamura, photographer
 * Kazushi Sakuraba, mixed martial artist
 * Kenichi Takahashi (basketball), basketball player

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Hachirōgata, Akita

Hachirōgata (八郎潟町) is a town located in Akita, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 5603 in 2465 households, and a population density of 330 persons per km2. The total area is 17.00 sqkm. It is the smallest municipality in Akita Prefecture in terms of surface area.

Geography
Hachirōgata is located in the coastal flatlands northeastern Akita Prefecture, bordered by the remnant of Lake Hachirōgata which lies in the west of the town. Lake Hachirōgata was the second largest lake in Japan until it was drained in a land reclamation project from 1957 to 1977.The town is about 30 kilometers north of the prefectural capital at Akita City.

Neighboring municipalities
Akita Prefecture
 * Ikawa
 * Ōgata
 * Gojōme
 * Mitane

Climate
Hachirōgata 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 is significant throughout the year, but is heaviest from August to October. The average annual temperature in Hachirōgata is 11.1 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1612 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 24.8 °C, and lowest in January, at around -1.0 °C.

Demographics
Per Japanese census data, the population of Hachirōgata peaked at around the year 1950 and has been in steady decline since then.

History
The area of present-day Hachirōgata was part of ancient Dewa Province, dominated by the Satake clan during the Edo period, who ruled Kubota Domain under the Tokugawa shogunate. The village of Omogata was established in 1889 with the establishment of the modern municipalities system, the town of Hitoichi in 1925. The two merged in 1956 to form the town of Hachirōgata. Efforts to merge the town with neighboring Gojōme and Ikawa failed to pass a referendum in 2005.

Government
Hachirōgata has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral town council of 12 members. Hachirōgata, together with the other municipalities of Minamiakita District contributes one member to the Akita Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics, the town is part of Akita 2nd district of the lower house of the Diet of Japan.

Economy
The economy of Hachirōgata is based on agriculture and commercial fishing.

Education
Hachirōgata has one public elementary schools and one public middle schools operated by the town government. The town does not have a high school.

Railway
East Japan Railway Company - Ōu Main Line
 * Hachirōgata

Highway

 * [[Image:JP Expressway E46.svg|24px|link=|alt=E46]] Akita Expressway

Notable peoples

 * Chiharu Shida, Japanese national badminton player

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Iitagawa, Akita

Iitagawa (飯田川町) was a town in Minamiakita District, Akita Prefecture, Japan.

In 2003, the town had an estimated population of 4,929 and a density of 311.96 PD/sqkm. The total area was 15.80 sqkm.

On March 22, 2005, Iitagawa, Shōwa, and Tennō (all from Minamiakita District) merged to create the city of Katagami.

Noted people from Iitagawa

 * Yuki Kikuchi, basketball player

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AEG D.I

The AEG D.I was a biplane fighter of World War I. Three prototypes were ordered, but after the first two were involved in serious crashes, one of which killed flying ace Walter Höhndorf on September 5, 1917, development was cancelled. A triplane version was built as the Dr.I. The second and third prototypes differed little from the first except in detail.

Variants

 * AEG. D.I
 * 1917 prototype single seat biplane fighter.

 * AEG Dr.I

 * 1917 prototype single seat triplane fighter.

Aircraft numbers

 * AEG D.I first prototype – D4400/17.
 * AEG D.I second prototype – D4401/17.
 * AEG D.I third prototype – D5002/17
 * AEG Dr.I prototype – no. not known

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Tennō, Akita

Tennō (天王町) was a town located in Minamiakita District, Akita Prefecture, Japan.

In 2003, the town had an estimated population of 22,115 and a density of 532.76 persons per km2. The total area was 41.51 km2.

On March 22, 2005, Tennō, along with the towns of Iitagawa and Shōwa (all from Minamiakita District), merged to create the city of Katagami.

Noted people from Tennō

 * Koji Futada, politician
 * Kenichi Kaga, professional soccer player
 * Kōsei Yoshida, professional baseball player

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Ikawa, Akita

Ikawa (井川町) is a town located in Akita, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 4658 in 1740 households and a population density of 91 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 47.95 sqkm.

Geography
Ikawa is located in the coastal flatlands of northeastern Akita Prefecture, bordered by the remnant of Lake Hachirōgata which lies in the west of the town. Lake Hachirōgata was the second largest lake in Japan until it was drained in a land reclamation project from 1957 to 1977.

Neighboring municipalities
Akita Prefecture
 * Akita
 * Hachirōgata
 * Ōgata
 * Gojōme
 * Katagami

Climate
Ikawa 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 is significant throughout the year, but is heaviest from August to October. The average annual temperature in Ikawa is 11.1 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1612 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 24.8 °C, and lowest in January, at around -1.0 °C.

Demographics
Per Japanese census data, the population of Ikawa peaked at around the year 1960 and has been in steady decline since then.

History
The area of present-day Ikawa was part of ancient Dewa Province, dominated by the Satake clan during the Edo period, who ruled Kubota Domain under the Tokugawa shogunate. The villages of Kami-Ikawa and Shimo-Ikawa were established on April 1, 1889, with the establishment of the modern municipalities system, and were merged to form Ikawa Village on February 1, 1955. The village was raised to town status on June 1, 1974. Efforts to merge the town with neighboring Hachirōgata and Gojōme in 2005 were not successful.

Government
Ikawa has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral town council of 12 members. Ikawa, together the other municipalities of Minamiakita District contributes one member to the Akita Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics, the town is part of Akita 2nd district of the lower house of the Diet of Japan.

Economy
The economy of Ikawa is based on agriculture.

Education
Ikawa has one combined public elementary/middle schools operated by the town government. The town does not have a high school.

Railway
East Japan Railway Company - Ōu Main Line
 * Ikawa-Sakura

Noted people from Ikawa

 * Hananoumi Ken, sumo wrestler (Real Name: Ken Sawaishi, Nihongo: 沢石健, Sawaishi Ken)

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AEG DJ.I

The AEG DJ.I was a highly streamlined biplane ground attack aircraft of late World War I that was undergoing evaluation at the time of the Armistice.

Design and development
The single seat attack biplane, which began evaluation in September 1918, carried a pair of 7.92 mm (.312 in) "Spandau"-type machine guns and a light bomb load. The design featured aluminium fuselage coverings, I-type interplane struts with no flying or landing wires, and protective armour.

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Wakami, Akita

Wakami (若美町) was a town located in Minamiakita District, Akita Prefecture, Japan.

In 2003, the town had an estimated population of 7,310 and a density of 171.40 persons per km2. The total area was 42.65 km2.

On March 22, 2005, Wakami was merged into the expanded city of Oga.

Wakami's main crops were rice, melons, tobacco, flowers, grapes, and potatoes

Sister city
Livingston, California

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Ōgata, Akita

Ōgata (大潟村) is a village located in Akita Prefecture, Japan. , the village had an estimated population of 2,991 in 1115 households, and a population density 19 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 170.11 sqkm.

Geography
Ōgata is located northwestern Akita Prefecture, and is a polder consisting entirely of land reclaimed from the former Hachirōgata Lagoon. The outer periphery of the village, which forms an almost elliptical shape, is formed by the remnant waters of Hachirōgata Lagoon, and this water area forms the boundary with the surrounding municipalities. Ogata and surrounding municipalities do not touch directly, but are connected only by seven bridges. To the south of the village is the Hachirōgata Regulating Reservoir (also known as Lake Hachiro, or sometimes called still called "Hachirōgata" ). The eastern drainage canal forms the perimeter of the village and extends northwards, joining the western drainage canal due north. The western aqueduct extends from north to southwest and connects with the Hachirōgata Regulating Reservoir. The former Hachirōgata Lagoon remains in the form of a regulating pond in the south. Apart from this, irrigation canals and drainage canals have been developed inside the village. In Ogata, where most of the land is at or below, sea level, an artificial hill was constructed as a symbol of the village in the 1990s. "Ogata Fuji" has a relative height of 3.776 meters. Most of the village area of Ogata is farmland, with the urban center in the west central part of the village area.

Neighboring municipalities
Akita Prefecture
 * Katagami
 * Oga
 * Ikawa
 * Hachirōgata
 * Mitane

Climate
Ōgata 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 is significant throughout the year, but is heaviest from August to October. The average annual temperature in Ōgata is 11.4 C. The average annual rainfall is 1430.6 mm with November as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 24.0 C, and lowest in January, at around 0.2 C.

Demographics
Per Japanese census data, the population of Ōgata has remained relatively steady over the past 40 years.

History
Following the conclusion of the Pacific War, the government sought to create new farmland in order to secure a stable domestic supply of rice. The Hachirōgata lagoon was the second largest lake in Japan and an ideal candidate for extensive land reclamation due its shallow waters. Land reclamation work began at Hachirōgata in April 1957. Over the next twenty years, with the help of Dutch engineers, around seventeen thousand hectares of new farmland were created. Ōgata village was founded on this newly reclaimed land on October 1, 1964. Between 1967 and 1974 about 580 settlers took up residence in the new village of Ōgata, bringing their families with them.

Government
Ōgata has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral village council of 12 members. Ōgata, together with the other municipalities of Minamiakita District contributes one member to the Akita Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics, the village is part of Akita 2nd district of the lower house of the Diet of Japan.

Economy
The economy of Ōgata is based on agriculture, mostly on the cultivation of rice.

Education
Ōgata has one public elementary school and one public middle school operated by the village government. The village does not have a high school. Akita Prefectural University Ogata Campus is located here.

Transportation
Ōgata is not served by any railways or highways. The nearest train stations are Kado Station (northeast) and Hachirōgata Station (southeast) on the JR East Ōu Main Line, which runs east of the village area, and Funakoshi Station on the JR East Oga Line, which runs on the southwest side.

Local attractions

 * Ogata Fuji
 * Cherry and Rapeseed Blossom Road
 * Polder Museum of Ogata-mura
 * Ogata Moor Onsen
 * Hotel Sun Rural Ogata
 * KATA Farmer's Market
 * Seitaikei Park
 * Wild Bird Observation Station
 * South Pumping Station
 * Hachirōgata Reclamation Monument
 * Latitude and Longitude Intersection Monument
 * South Pond Park (Minami no Ike)
 * Ground Golf Course
 * The NHK Ōgata Transmitter (used for transmissions on 774 kHz with a power of 500 kW)

Hachirogata Reclamation Memorial Ekiden Relay Race
A relay race held at the beginning of September every year to commemorate the reclamation ceremony of September 15, 1964.

New Rice Harvest Festival in Ogata
Rice tasting and sale of rice and other agricultural products.

Ogata Shrine Reitaisai Festival
Shinto festival, which takes place every year on September 10 to pray for a good harvest. The procession makes its way around the village on its way to the shrine.

Ogata Arts and Culture Festival
The artistic and cultural groups of Ōgata display their works or perform.

World Econo Move
Annual solar and electric vehicle race held in August at the Ōgata Solar Sports Line since 1993.

The village is known internationally for these Solar-car and Eco-car races.

Akita Prefectural Rowing Competition - Summer Regatta
Regatta held in July at the Ogata Rowing Course for village locals. The winning team qualifies for the national regatta.

The village hosted the Danish national rowing team for Tokyo Olympic Games in July 2021.

Oga Peninsula and Ogata Geopark
In September 2011, Ōgata and Oga City were approved as a joint member of the Japan Geopark Network.

Approximately 30 km on each side, the relatively compact geopark contains the history of the earth spanning 70 million years into the past, observable complete stratum in near succession, including the separation of the Japanese archipelago from the continent, the formation of the Sea of Japan, and environmental changes due to large-scale climate change that continue through the present day. Also, born from "Hachirogata" the former largest lagoon in Japan, Ōgata is Japan's largest land reclamation.

Sister city relations

 * 🇳🇱 Dronten, Flevoland, Netherlands (friendship city)

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AEG Dr.I

The AEG Dr.I was a triplane fighter of World War I, based on the D.I. Only a single prototype was built and its poor performance meant that no production ensued. The Dr.I was a Dreidecker (triplane) variant of the D.I and had been inspired by a Sopwith Triplane that had been captured intact. A number of proposals for fighters with comparable characteristics were put forward, and AEG's contribution to the program appeared in October 1917. Other than the triple wing it was a D.I, the aircraft had the same fuselage, engine and twin gun armament of its earlier brethren.

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Minamiakita District, Akita

[[File: Akita MinamiAkita-gun.png|thumb|Map showing original extent of Minamiakita District in Akita Prefecture Green: current

Yellow: former extent in early Meiji period]]

Minamiakita District (南秋田郡) is a rural district located in Akita Prefecture, Japan.

As of April 2022, the district has an estimated population of 21,449 and an area of 449.94 km2. All of the cities of Oga and Katagami and part of the city of Akita were formerly part of Minamiakita District.

Towns and villages

 * Gojōme
 * Hachirōgata
 * Ikawa
 * Ōgata

History
The area of Minamiakita District was formerly part of Akita District [ja], Dewa Province, and came under the new province of Ugo Province on January 19, 1869 following the Meiji restoration. At the time, the area consisted of 2 towns and 166 villages formerly under the control of Kubota Domain, based at Akita. The area became part of Akita Prefecture in 1871, and was organized as Minamiakita District in 1878. [[File: Akita MinamiAkita-gun 1889.png|thumb|Historic Map of Minamiakita District: Purple: Akita City

Pink: Oga City

Salmon: Katagami City

Yellow: Gojōme Town

Green: Hachirōgata Town

Orange: Ikawa Town]]

With the establishment of the municipality system on April 1, 1889, one town (Tsuchizaki Minato) and 35 villages were established. Funakawa Minato was raised to town status on October 24, 1894, followed by Gojōme on January 19, 1896 and Kitaura on June 4, 1902. Funakoshi became a town on December 20, 1904, followed by Okubo on April 1, 1924 and Hitoichi on December 1, 1925 and Terauchi on August 1, 1933, Iitagawa on November 30, 1935.

Tsuchizaki Minato and Terauchi were annexed by Akita City on April 1, 1941 and the towns of Iitagawa and Okubo joined to form the town of Showa on March 24, 1942. However, on September 28, 1950 a portion of the town of Showa split away to re-create the town of Iitagawa. The town of Funakawa merged with four neighboring villages to create the city of Oga on March 31, 1954, which subsequently annexed the towns of Funakoshi and Kitaura on March 1, 1955. On September 30, 1956, Hitoichi was renamed Hachirōgata. Tenno was raised to town status on November 3, 1961, followed by Wakami on November 1, 1970 and Iikawa on August 1, 1974.

In 2006, as part of the Heisei period Municipal mergers and dissolutions in Japan, the remaining seven towns and one village in the district were reduced to the present three towns and one village:

 * On March 22, 2005 - the towns of Iitagawa, Shōwa and Tennō were merged to create the city of Katagami.
 * On March 22, 2005 - the town of Wakami was merged into the expanded city of Oga.

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Kawabe, Akita

Kawabe (河辺町) was a town located in Kawabe District, Akita Prefecture, Japan.

As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 10,366 and a density of 34.43 persons per km2. The total area was 301.06 km2.

On January 11, 2005, Kawabe, along with the town of Yūwa, was merged into the expanded city of Akita and no longer exists as an independent municipality.

Notable people

 * Michio Ashikaga (footballer)
 * Mitsuhisa Taguchi (footballer)

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Yūwa, Akita

Yūwa (雄和町) was a town located in Kawabe District, Akita Prefecture, Japan.

As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 7,898 and a density of 54.65 persons per km2. The total area was 144.51 km2.

On January 11, 2005, Yūwa, along with the town of Kawabe, was merged into the expanded city of Akita and no longer exists as an independent municipality.

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Kawabe District, Akita

Kawabe District (河辺郡) was a former rural district located in southern Akita, Japan. On October 1, 2005, its remaining components, the towns of Kawabe and Yūwa merged into the city of Akita, upon which Kawabe District was dissolved and ceased to exist as an administrative unit.

As of 2003 (before the merger), the district had an estimated population of 18,264 and a population density of 40.99 persons per km2. The total area was 445.57 km2.

History
The area of Kawabe District was formerly part of Dewa Province, which was divided into the provinces of Ugo Province and Uzen Province following the Meiji restoration on January 19, 1869, with the area of Kawabe becoming part of Ugo Province. At the time, the area consisted of 59 villages all of which were formerly under the control of Kubota Domain. Akita Prefecture was founded on December 13, 1871.

With the establishment of the municipality system on April 1, 1889, Kawabe District, with 14 villages was established. Ushijima and Araya were raised to town status in 1896, but Ushijima was annexed by the city of Akita in 1924. Wada was raised to town status in 1935, but Araya was absorbed into the city of Akita in 1941. On April 1, 1948 - Kawabe District acquired the village of Taishodera (from Yuri District).

Kawabe was raised to town status on March 31, 1955, followed by Yūwa on April 1, 1972. On January 11, 2005, the towns of Kawabe and Yūwa were merged into the expanded city of Akita. Kawabe District was dissolved as a result of this merger.

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Nikaho, Akita

Nikaho (にかほ市) is a city located in Akita Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 22,958 in 9388 households, and a population density of 95 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 241.13 sqkm.

Geography
Nikaho is located at the far southwest corner of Akita Prefecture, bordered by the Sea of Japan to the west, and by Yamagata Prefecture to the south. Part of the city is within the borders of the Chōkai Quasi-National Park.

Neighboring municipalities
Akita Prefecture Yamagata Prefecture
 * Yurihonjō
 * Yuza

Climate
Nikaho has a Humid subtropical 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 is significant throughout the year, but is heaviest from August to October. The average annual temperature in Nikaho is 13.0 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1877 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 24.4 °C, and lowest in January, at around -0.9 °C.

Demographics
Per Japanese census data, the population of Nikaho has been declining over the past 30 years.

History
The area of present-day Nikaho was part of ancient Ugo Province, dominated by the Satake clan during the Edo period, who ruled Kubota Domain under the Tokugawa shogunate. After the start of the Meiji period, it became part of Yuri District, Akita Prefecture in 1878 with the establishment of the modern municipalities system. The village of Hirasawa was established on April 1, 1889, and was raised to town status on June 4, 1902. After merging with the villages of Koide and Innai on March 31, 1955, it was renamed Nikaho town.

The city of Nikaho was established on October 1, 2005, from the merger of Nikaho, with the neighboring the towns of Kisakata and Konoura.

Government
Nikaho has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral city legislature of 18 members. The city contributes one member to the Akita Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics, the city is part of Aichi District 3 of the lower house of the Diet of Japan.

Economy
The economy of Nikaho is based on commercial fishing and agriculture centered on rice cultivation, and light manufacturing. More than 80% of the manufactured goods shipment value is accounted for by the electronic components, devices, and electronic circuit manufacturing. Industry includes a large factory by the electronics firm TDK.

Education
Nikaho has four public elementary schools and three public junior high schools operated by the city government, and one public high schools operated by the Akita Prefectural Board of Education.

Railway
East Japan Railway Company - Uetsu Main Line
 * Kosagawa - Kamihama - Kisakata - Konoura - Nikaho

Local attractions

 * Kanman-ji Temple (蚶満寺)
 * a thousand-year old temple in the south of Nikaho which was made famous by the haiku poet Matsuo Bashō's visit to the area in 1689. He wrote of the temple in his Oku no Hosomichi.
 * Kujūkushima (旧跡九十九島)
 * a collection of clumps of land which used to be small islands until a major earthquake in 1804 submerged the sea around them. They were often compared to the similar small islands on the Pacific coast of Matsushima.
 * Naso Falls (奈曽の白滝),
 * waterfall that is a National Place of Scenic Beauty.
 * Kosagawa Beach (小砂川海水浴場)
 * a long stretch of sandy beach in the south of Nikaho.
 * Kisakata Hot Spring (象潟温泉)
 * An onsen (hot spring) located in the Nemunooka Roadside Station. The hot spring offers views of the Japan Sea coast.
 * Ferrite Children's Science Museum (フェライト子ども科学館)
 * a children's museum in the north of Nikaho with many interactive exhibits which explores the different uses of ferrite.
 * Shirase Antarctic Memorial Museum (白瀬南極探検隊記念館)
 * a memorial museum which focuses on the Antarctic Expedition by local explorer Shirase Nobu and includes a replica of Shirase's ship.
 * TDK Museum (TDK歴史館)
 * a museum full of information and exhibits about the company TDK. TDK was founded by a local man Kenzō Saitō and there are many TDK factories and suppliers in the area.
 * TDK Akita General Sports Center
 * a group of sports facilities

Parks in Nikaho

 * Seishi Park (勢至公園)
 * a park surrounding a lake and ringed with cherry trees. It is especially attractive in late April and early May when the cherry trees start to bloom.
 * Kuriyamaike Park (栗山池公園)
 * a park in the foothills of Mount Chokai with a small lake, cherry trees and hydrangeas.
 * Misaki Park (三崎公園)
 * a park which snakes along the coast on the border of Yamagata and Akita Prefectures.
 * Nikaho Heights (仁賀保高原)
 * a plateau in the foothills of Mount Chokai with splendid views of the area.

Local events

 * Fireworks
 * A fireworks festival is held each year over three nights in each of the former towns of Nikaho City.
 * Cod Festival (掛魚まつり)
 * This religious event takes place in February in which cod are carried from the Konoura fishing port to a local Shinto shrine.
 * Akita Triathlon Bashō's Race in Kisakata (秋田トライアスロン芭蕉レ―ス象潟大会)
 * one of the top triathlon events in the Japanese calendar.
 * Mount Chōkai MTB Race (鳥海山グルッと一周MTBサイクリング)
 * a mountain bike race around the base of Mount Chōkai.

Mount Chōkai
Mount Chōkai is an inactive volcano which stands alone on the border between Akita Prefecture and Yamagata Prefecture. It is 2236 metres high and is the second highest mountain in the Tōhoku area. It is popular with skiers, hikers and climbers.

There are two main trails for climbing Mount Chōkai from the Akita side. One trailhead is in Yurihonjō, Akita, north of Nikaho. The other, in Nikaho, starts at the Nakajima parking area. A one-way hike from the Nakajima commonly takes 4 hours and offers outstanding views of the Japan Sea coast and the lush greenery of the Nikaho area.

The mountain has its own unique Alpine plants and vegetation such as Chōkai Thistle (チョウカイアザミ) or Chōkai Fusuma (チョウカイフスマ).

Local crafts, arts, and food

 * Sake (rice wine)
 * There is one independent sake brewery in Nikaho: Hiraizumi (平泉)
 * Hatahata Zushi (はたはたずし)
 * a local sushi of raw hatahata fish.
 * Oysters & abalone
 * the coastline of Nikaho is renowned for its oysters and abalone.
 * Karintō
 * a local brown sugar-coated candy.
 * Chōjin Neiger (超人ネイガー)
 * a superhero character which was born in Nikaho.

Sister city relations

 * 🇺🇸 Shawnee, Oklahoma, USA
 * 🇺🇸 Anacortes, Washington
 * 🇨🇳 Zhuji, Zhejiang, China friendship city since October 23, 2008

Noted people from Nikaho

 * Shirase Nobu (白瀬矗), Antarctic explorer who led an expedition to the South Pole in 1910.
 * Kenzō Saitō (齋藤憲三), founder of TDK.
 * Tatsuki Fujimoto (藤本タツキ), mangaka.

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Konoura, Akita

Konoura (金浦町) was a town located in Yuri District, Akita Prefecture, Japan.

In 2003, the town had an estimated population of 5,011 and a density of 277.16 persons per km2. The total area was 18.08 km2.

On October 1, 2005, Konoura, along with the town of Kisakata, was merged into the town of Nikaho (all from Yuri District) to become the city of Nikaho.

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Cercus

Cerci (: cercus) are paired appendages usually on the rear-most segments of many arthropods, including insects and symphylans. Many forms of cerci serve as sensory organs, but some serve as pinching weapons or as organs of copulation. In many insects, they simply may be functionless vestigial structures.

In basal arthropods, such as silverfish, the cerci originate from the eleventh abdominal segment. As segment eleven is reduced or absent in the majority of arthropods, in such cases, the cerci emerge from the tenth abdominal segment. It is not clear that other structures so named are homologous. In the Symphyla they are associated with spinnerets.

Morphology and functions
Most cerci are segmented and jointed, or filiform (threadlike), but some take very different forms. Some Diplura, in particular Japyx species, have large, stout forcipate (pincer-like) cerci that they use in capturing their prey.

The Dermaptera, or earwigs, are well known for the forcipate cerci that most of them bear, though species in the suborders Arixeniina and Hemimerina do not. It is not clear how many of the Dermaptera use their cerci for anything but defense, but some definitely feed on prey caught with the cerci, much as the Japygidae do.

Crickets have particularly long cerci while other insects have cerci that are too small to be noticeable. However, it is not always obvious that small cerci are without function; they are rich in sensory cells and may be of importance in guiding copulation and oviposition. In groups such as crickets and cockroaches, cerci play important sensory roles. They have been shown to be sensitive to puffs of air and low-frequency vibration, and thus trigger anti-predatory responses such as escape in response to certain predators. In field crickets, the range of frequency detection by the cerci spans from infrasonic sound to nearly 1 kHz. It is worth noting that in crickets, higher-frequency sound such as stridulation and ultrasonic bat calls are picked up by a separate tympanal organ, not the cerci.

Some hexapods such as mayflies, silverfish and diplurans possess an accompanying third central tail filament which extends from the tip of the abdomen. This is referred to as the terminal filament and is not regarded as a cercus.

Aphids have tube-like cornicles or siphunculi that are sometimes mistaken for cerci but are not morphologically related to cerci.

Evolutionary origin
Like many insect body parts, including mandibles, antennae and stylets, cerci are thought to have evolved from what were legs on the primal insect form, a creature that may have resembled a velvet worm, Symphylan or a centipede, worm-like with one pair of limbs for each segment behind the head or anterior tagma.

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Kisakata, Akita

Kisakata (象潟町) was a town located in Yuri District, Akita Prefecture, Japan.

In 2003, the town had an estimated population of 12,836 and a density of 103.50 persons per km2. The total area was 124.02 km2.

On October 1, 2005, Kisakata, along with the town of Konoura, was merged into the town of Nikaho (all from Yuri District) to become the city of Nikaho.

The poet Bashō visited Kisakata as part of his 1689 travels in Honshū, and composed a famous waka about Kisakata's islands. However, an eruption of Mount Chōkai and Kisakata earthquake in 1804 caused the sea bed to rise, and the islands are now surrounded by land, not water. There is a statue of Bashō at the Kanman Temple, which he visited.

For hikers and climbers Kisakata is the jumping-off point for trips to Mount Chōkai. There are also a number of picturesque waterfalls, including the Naso no Shirataki (奈曽の白滝) and the Mototaki (元滝).

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Yashima, Akita

Yashima (矢島町) was a town located in Yuri District, Akita Prefecture, Japan.

In 2003, the town had an estimated population of 5,880 and a density of 47.56 persons per km2. The total area was 123.63 km2.

On March 22, 2005, Yashima, along with the city of Honjō; and the towns of Chōkai, Higashiyuri, Iwaki, Nishime, Ōuchi and Yuri (all from Yuri District), merged to create the city of Yurihonjō.

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Iwaki, Akita

Iwaki (岩城町) was a town located in Yuri District, Akita Prefecture, Japan.

In 2003, the town had an estimated population of 6,413 and a density of 59.32 persons per km2. The total area was 108.10 km2.

On March 22, 2005, Iwaki, along with the city of Honjō; and the towns of Chōkai, Higashiyuri, Nishime, Ōuchi, Yashima and Yuri (all from Yuri District), merged to create the city of Yurihonjō.

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Yuri, Akita

Yuri (由利町) was a town located in Yuri District, Akita Prefecture, Japan.

In 2003, the town had an estimated population of 5,883 and a density of 60.94 persons per km2. The total area was 96.53 km2.

On March 22, 2005, Yuri, along with the city of Honjō; and the towns of Chōkai, Higashiyuri, Iwaki, Nishime, Ōuchi and Yashima (all from Yuri District), merged to create the city of Yurihonjō.

Notable people

 * Ryōzō Katō
 * Akira Komatsu

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Nishime, Akita

Nishime (西目町) was a town located in Yuri District, Akita Prefecture, Japan.

In 2003, the town had an estimated population of 6,672 and a density of 175.30 persons per km2. The total area was 38.06 km2.

On March 22, 2005, Nishime, along with the city of Honjō; and the towns of Chōkai, Higashiyuri, Iwaki, Ōuchi, Yashima and Yuri (all from Yuri District), merged to create the city of Yurihonjō

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Chōkai, Akita

Chōkai (鳥海町) was a town located in Yuri District, Akita Prefecture, Japan.

In 2003, the town had an estimated population of 6,359 and a density of 19.72 persons per km2. The total area is 322.53 km2. The town is named for the nearby Mount Chōkai which is on the boundary of Akita Prefecture and Yamagata Prefecture, southwest of town.

On March 22, 2005, Chōkai, along with the city of Honjō; and the towns of Higashiyuri, Iwaki, Nishime, Ōuchi, Yashima and Yuri (all from Yuri District), merged to create the city of Yurihonjō.

Chōkai contains several villages, including Jinego (上笹子; Kami-Jinego), Fushimi (伏見), Kawauchi (上川内; Kami-Kawauchi), and Hitane (上直根; Kami-Hitane). Highway 108 is the town's largest highway, connecting to Yuri and Honjō in the NW and Highway 13 in the SE.

There are two rivers in Chōkai -- Koyoshi River and Jinego River.

History

 * On March 31 1955, the villages of Kawauchi, Hitane, and Jinego merged to form the village Chōkai.
 * On November 1 1980, Chōkai became a town.
 * On March 22 2005, the city of Honjō merged with the towns of Iwaki, Ouchi, Yuri, Nishime, Higashi-Yuri, Yashima, and Chōkai to form the city Yurihonjō.

Schools

 * Chōkai Junior High School.
 * Chōkai Elementary School (consoldiated from Hitane, Jinego, and Kawauchi Elementary Schools in 2014).

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Higashiyuri, Akita

Higashiyuri (東由利町) was a town located in Yuri District, Akita Prefecture, Japan.

In 2003, the town had an estimated population of 4,536 and a density of 30.21 persons per km2. The total area was 150.17 km2.

On March 22, 2005, Higashiyuri, along with the city of Honjō; and the towns of Chōkai, Iwaki, Nishime, Ōuchi, Yashima and Yuri (all from Yuri District), merged to create the city of Yurihonjō.

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Ōuchi, Akita

Ōuchi (大内町) was a town located in Yuri District, Akita Prefecture, Japan.

In 2003, the town had an estimated population of 9,368 and a density of 51.55 persons per km2. The total area was 181.71 km2.

On March 22, 2005, Ōuchi, along with the city of Honjō; and the towns of Chōkai, Higashiyuri, Iwaki, Nishime, Yashima and Yuri (all from Yuri District), merged to create the city of Yurihonjō.

Education

 * Dewa Junior High School (出羽中学校) is a public school located in the Ōuchi town. (140 students, 2008)
 * Ōuchi Junior High School (大内中学校) is a public school located 15 minutes drive east of Ōuchi town. (111 students, 2008)
 * Iwaya Elementary School (岩谷小学校) (218 students, 2008)
 * Shimokawa Elementary School (下川小学校) (118 students, 2008)
 * Kamikawa Elementary School (上川小学校) (82 students, 2008)

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Yuri District, Akita

Yuri District (由利郡) was a rural district located in southern Akita Prefecture, Japan.

On October 1, 2005, the towns of Kisakata, Konoura and Nikaho were merged to create the city of Nikaho. Therefore, Yuri District was dissolved as a result of this merger.

History
The area of Yuri Distinct was formerly part of Dewa Province, which was divided into the provinces of Ugo Province and Uzen Province following the Meiji restoration on January 19, 1869, with the area of Yuri becoming part of Ugo Province. At the time, the area consisted of one town and 101 villages formerly under the control of Honjō Domain, one town and 70 villages formerly under the control of Kameda Domain, 45 villages formerly under the control of Yashima Domain, 9 villages that were tenryō territory directly administered by the Tokugawa shogunate, and 4 villages under the control of hatamoto retainers of Honjō Domain and Yashima Domain. Akita Prefecture was founded on December 13, 1871.

With the establishment of the municipality system on December 23, 1878, Yuri District, with three towns (Honjō, Kameda and Yashima) and 28 villages was established.

 * Kisakata was raised to town status on September 30, 1896, followed by Konoura and Hirasawa on June 4, 1902.
 * The city of Honjō was established on March 31, 1954, and the towns of Nikaho and Iwaki were established in 1956.
 * On November 1, 1960, the village of Yuri gained town status, followed by Ōuchi on April 1, 1970, Higashiyuri on April 1, 1974, Nishime on September 1, 1975, and Chōkai on November 1, 1980.
 * On March 22, 2005, the towns of Chōkai, Higashiyuri, Iwaki, Nishime, Ōuchi, Yashima and Yuri were merged with the city of Honjō to create the city of Yurihonjō.
 * On October 1, 2005, the towns of Kisakata, Konoura and Nikaho were merged to create the city of Nikaho. Therefore, Yuri District was dissolved as a result of this merger.

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Kamioka, Akita

Kamioka (神岡町) was a town located in Senboku District, Akita Prefecture, Japan.

In 2003, the town had an estimated population of 5,943 and a density of 169.03 persons per km2. The total area was 35.16 km2.

On March 22, 2005, Kamioka, along with the city of Ōmagari; the towns of Kyōwa, Nakasen, Nishisenboku, Ōta and Semboku; and the village of Nangai (all from Senboku District), merged to create the city of Daisen.

title: Kamioka, Akita