Akita, Tohoku, Akita
Akita is the capital city of Akita Prefecture in the Tohoku region of Japan.
Akita is within proximity of the most important oil fields in Japan. Oil refining, woodworking, metalworking, and the production of silk textiles are the main industries. Akita is also home to two regional banks that serve Akita prefecture and the greater Tohoku region: Akita Bank and Hokuto Bank.