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Akiu, Miyagi

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Akiu (秋保町, Akiu-chō) was a town located in Natori District, Miyagi Prefecture from 1967 to 1988. It is now the western part of Taihaku-ku, Sendai.

Geography

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Most of the town limits are forest, and it is the drainage basin of Natori River. The town has many tourism resources from Akiu Waterfalls to Rairaikyo, to Akiu Hot Springs and Futakuchi Hot Springs.

Surrounding municipalities

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History

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  • 1947 - The villages of Nikkawa (新川村), (馬場村), (長袋村), (境野村) and (湯元村) merged to become the village of Akiu.
  • 1955 - Former village of Nikkawa area was moved to the village of Miyagi.
  • 1967 - Becomes the town of Akiu.
  • 1988 - Absorbed by the city of Sendai on March 1.[1]


Transportation

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Railroads

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Rairaikyō - Akiu Hot Springs

Road

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National Highways

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Tourist Attractions-Historic Sites

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Food

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Akiu is known locally for its tofu, which comes packaged in a piece of bamboo.

References

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  1. ^ "総務省|令和2年版 地方財政白書|資料編 〔附属資料〕 昭和60年度以降の市町村合併の実績" [Record of Municipal Mergers Since Showa 60]. 総務省 (in Japanese). Retrieved February 28, 2024.