Yokote

Yokote-shi 横 手 市
Geographical location in Japan
Region :	Tōhoku
Prefecture :	Akita
Coordinates :	39 ° 19 ′  N , 140 ° 33 ′  E Coordinates: 39 ° 18 ′ 41 ″  N , 140 ° 33 ′ 11 ″  E
Basic data
Surface:	693.04 km²
Residents :	86,499 (October 1, 2019)
Population density :	125 inhabitants per km²
Community key :	05203-5
Symbols
Flag / coat of arms:
town hall
Address :	Yokote City Hall 269 Aza Shimo-Sanmaibashi, Mägo Yokote shi Akita  013-8601
Website URL:	http://www.city.yokote.lg.jp/
Location Yokotes in Akita Prefecture

Yokote ( Japanese 横 手 市 , -shi ) is a city in Akita Prefecture on Honshū , the main island of Japan .

geography

Yokote is southeast of Akita and north of Yamagata . The Ōu Mountains are east of the city. The Omono flows through the city.

history

On April 1, 1951 , Machi Yokote , which was founded in 1889, became Shi through the incorporation of surrounding villages , which has since grown further through further incorporations.

traffic

• Street:
  • Akita Highway
  • National Road 13 : to Fukushima and Akita
  • National roads 107, 342, 397
• Train:
  • JR Ōu main line

Local festivals

Yokote is known for its Kamakura Festival, a mid-winter festival where small mini igloos are built across the city. It is celebrated in the days after the Bonden Festival (mid-February).

Neighboring cities and communities

• Akita Prefecture
  • Yuzawa
  • Daisen
  • Yurihonjō
  • Higashinaruse
  • Misato
  • Ugo
• Iwate Prefecture
  • Nishiwaga

Town twinning

• Atsugi , Japan, since 1985
• Naka , Japan, since 2004

sons and daughters of the town

• Ishikawa Tatsuzō (1905–1985), writer
• Mitsu Dan (* 1980), actress
• Sayuri Sugawara (* 1990), singer

Web links

Commons : Yokote  - collection of pictures, videos and audio files