Photos of Akita
Akita Prefecture is a prefecture of Japan located in the Tōhoku Region of northern Honshu, the main island of Japan. Akita is famous for rice farming and its sake breweries. It is well known for having the highest consumption of sake in Japan, and thought to be the origin of the Akita breed of dog which carries the prefecture’s name. The women of the region, referred to as Akita bijin, have also gained widespread renown for their white skin, rounded faces and high voices, all of which are considered highly desirable.
Osarizawa Mine
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October 1, 2011
Osarizawa Mine started in 708, first for gold mining, then copper mining. Its attraction is definitely the two beautiful chemical pools.
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