Akita, city and seaport, Japan, northwestern Honshu Island. It is the capital of Akita Prefecture, on the Omono River. Oil refining, metalworking, and silk-textile manufacture are the principal industries. Population 311,723 (1999).Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001 http://encarta.msn.com © 1997-2001 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Akita Information info
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