Aki, Kōchi
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Aki 安芸市 |
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 Location of Aki in Kōchi Prefecture |
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 Aki
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| Coordinates: 33°30′N 133°54′E / 33.500°N 133.900°ECoordinates: 33°30′N 133°54′E / 33.500°N 133.900°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Shikoku | |
| Prefecture | Kōchi Prefecture | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Kenji Matsumoto | |
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| • Total | 317.34 km2 (122.53 sq mi) | |
| Population (March 2008) | ||
| • Total | 20,431 | |
| • Density | 64.4/km2 (167/sq mi) | |
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| • Tree | Hinoki | |
| • Flower | Azalea | |
| • Bird | Grey wagtail | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| City hall address | 1-4-40, Yanomaru, Aki-shi, Kōchi-ken 784-8501 |
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| Website | www |
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Aki (安芸市 Aki-shi?) is a city located in Kōchi Prefecture, Japan on the island of Shikoku. The city was founded on August 1, 1954.
As of 2010, the city has an estimated population of 19,882 and a population density of 64.4 persons per km2. The total area is 317.34 km2.
The heart of Aki city is located along the Japan National Route 55 and faces the Pacific Ocean to the south. Aki city has six stops on the Tosa Kuroshio Railway Asa Line (also known as the Gomen-Nahari Line (ごめん-なはり線)), and the city office can be reached by stopping at Aki City's main station. The stations within Aki city include Akano, Ananai, Jyũjōmae, Ioki, Aki, and Shimoyama.
Aki City is an agricultural city where many farmers reside and thus, is well known for its locally grown eggplant (なす), dekopon, yuzu, and tobacco. It is also well known for a dish called chirimendon (ちりめん丼), a bowl of rice covered in tiny sardines, green onions, and tsuyu sauce.
Every August, Aki City holds a Yosakoi (よさこい) festival and parade in the city. Since Yosakoi dance originated in Kōchi Prefecture, many cities around the prefecture hold smaller-scale festivals in relation to the main three-day Yosakoi festival in Kōchi, which draws groups of performers from all over Japan. Aki City's festival is one of the larger festivals held on the east side of Kochi Prefecture, and takes place over two weekends in August. Various groups from around the city, nearby cities, as well as groups from Tokushima Prefecture and Ehime Prefecture come and perform in the Aki City Yosakoi festival in preparation for the three-day festival in Kōchi.
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