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Aki (安芸市, Aki-shi) is a city located in Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2022, the city had an estimated population of 16,370 in 8076 households and a population density of 52 persons per km².[1] The total area of the city is 317.21 square kilometres (122.48 sq mi).

Aki
安芸市
City
Aki Station
Location of Aki in Kōchi Prefecture
Aki
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 33°30′N 133°54′E
CountryJapan
RegionShikoku
PrefectureKōchi
Government
  MayorIkuo Yokoyama
Area
  Total317.21 km2 (122.48 sq mi)
Population
 (July 31, 2022)
  Total16,370
  Density52/km2 (130/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
City hall address1-4-40 Yanomaru, Aki-shi, Kōchi-ken 784-8501
ClimateCfa
WebsiteOfficial website
Symbols
BirdGrey wagtail
FlowerAzalea
TreeHinoki
Aki City Hall
Aki City Hall
Aerial view of Aki city center
Aerial view of Aki city center
Noradokei Clock
Noradokei Clock
Birthplace of Iwasaki Yataro
Birthplace of Iwasaki Yataro

Geography


Aki is located in southeastern Kōchi Prefecture, facing Tosa Bay of the Pacific Ocean to the south and bordered by mountains to the north. The urban area is on the plains of the Aki River.


Neighbouring municipalities


Kōchi Prefecture

Tokushima Prefecture


Climate


Aki has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification Cfa) with hot, humid summers and cool winters. There is significant precipitation throughout the year, especially during June and July. The average annual temperature in Aki is 17.4 °C (63.3 °F). The average annual rainfall is 2,099.5 mm (82.66 in) with June as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 27.4 °C (81.3 °F), and lowest in January, at around 7.5 °C (45.5 °F).[2] The highest temperature ever recorded in Aki was 36.5 °C (97.7 °F) on 21 August 2016; the coldest temperature ever recorded was −6.7 °C (19.9 °F) on 26 February 1981.[3]

Climate data for Aki (1991−2020 normals, extremes 1977−present)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 21.1
(70.0)
21.9
(71.4)
24.6
(76.3)
27.2
(81.0)
28.6
(83.5)
31.5
(88.7)
35.7
(96.3)
36.5
(97.7)
34.3
(93.7)
31.9
(89.4)
27.3
(81.1)
23.7
(74.7)
36.5
(97.7)
Average high °C (°F) 12.2
(54.0)
13.0
(55.4)
15.9
(60.6)
20.0
(68.0)
23.7
(74.7)
26.0
(78.8)
29.6
(85.3)
31.2
(88.2)
28.8
(83.8)
24.5
(76.1)
19.5
(67.1)
14.4
(57.9)
21.6
(70.8)
Daily mean °C (°F) 7.5
(45.5)
8.4
(47.1)
11.5
(52.7)
15.9
(60.6)
19.8
(67.6)
22.7
(72.9)
26.4
(79.5)
27.4
(81.3)
24.8
(76.6)
20.1
(68.2)
14.9
(58.8)
9.8
(49.6)
17.4
(63.4)
Average low °C (°F) 3.3
(37.9)
4.0
(39.2)
7.0
(44.6)
11.6
(52.9)
15.9
(60.6)
19.7
(67.5)
23.6
(74.5)
24.3
(75.7)
21.5
(70.7)
16.3
(61.3)
10.8
(51.4)
5.6
(42.1)
13.6
(56.5)
Record low °C (°F) −4.4
(24.1)
−6.7
(19.9)
−2.3
(27.9)
1.9
(35.4)
7.4
(45.3)
13.3
(55.9)
17.1
(62.8)
17.7
(63.9)
12.7
(54.9)
7.1
(44.8)
1.2
(34.2)
−2.1
(28.2)
−6.7
(19.9)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 58.7
(2.31)
91.6
(3.61)
146.9
(5.78)
174.7
(6.88)
191.8
(7.55)
305.3
(12.02)
273.8
(10.78)
216.7
(8.53)
292.1
(11.50)
166.3
(6.55)
107.5
(4.23)
74.1
(2.92)
2,099.5
(82.66)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) 6.0 7.1 10.3 9.9 10.1 13.9 12.0 10.7 11.4 9.1 7.3 6.0 113.8
Mean monthly sunshine hours 193.0 181.0 197.5 202.9 203.3 137.8 194.6 232.9 170.0 183.1 175.0 189.9 2,260.9
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency[3][2]

Demographics


Per Japanese census data, the population of Aki in 2020 is 16,243 people.[4] Aki has been conducting censuses since 1950.

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1950 31,158    
1955 29,841−4.2%
1960 30,370+1.8%
1965 26,605−12.4%
1970 24,498−7.9%
1975 24,480−0.1%
1980 25,022+2.2%
1985 25,009−0.1%
1990 23,739−5.1%
1995 22,377−5.7%
2000 21,321−4.7%
2005 20,348−4.6%
2010 19,550−3.9%
2015 17,577−10.1%
2020 16,243−7.6%
Aki population statistics[4]

History


As with all of Kōchi Prefecture, the area of Aki was part of ancient Tosa Province. During the Edo period, the area was part of the holdings of Tosa Domain ruled by the Yamauchi clan from their seat at Kōchi Castle. Following the Meiji restoration, the village of Aki was established within Aki District, Kōchi with the creation of the modern municipalities system on October 1, 1889. Aki was elevated to town status on November 21, 1895. On August 1, 1954 Aki merged with the villages of Ananai (穴内村), Ioki (伊尾木村), Kawakita (川北村), Higashigawa (東川村), Hatayama (畑山村), Inokuchi (井ノ口村),Doi (土居村), and Akano (赤野村) to form the city of Aki.


Government


Aki has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral city council of 14 members. Aki, together with the village of Geisei, contributes one member to the Kōchi Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics, the city is part of Kōchi 1st district of the lower house of the Diet of Japan.


Economy


Traditionally, forestry and charcoal production were mainstays of the local economy, along with commercial fishing and agriculture. In particular, the city is of the leading eggplant and yuzu production areas in Japan.


Education


Aki has nine public elementary schools and two public middle schools operated by the city government and one public middle school and two public high schools operated by the Kōchi Prefectural Department of Education.


Transportation



Railway


Tosa Kuroshio Railway - Asa Line


Highways



Local attractions



Historical sites



Sites of interest



Culture


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.

Another well-known festival held in Aki City is the Aki City Candle-Light Festival and Illumination Event. This event takes place over two days and is held around the mid-end of December. The festivities take place in front of the Aki City train station where local music groups, junior high school bands, and high school bands perform while various local restaurants set-up stalls to sell food, drinks, and other local products. The event takes place around the birthday of Iwasaki Yatarō and is thus included in the festivities. There is also a very large display of handmade candles set up around the station, and nearby residence often participate by setting up Christmas "illuminations" and elaborate light displays.

Since Kōchi Prefecture is well known for shodo (書道) or calligraphy, the Aki City Calligraphy Museum holds a nationwide calligraphy contest every May, and another contest for high school students every July/August. Calligraphy from all over Japan is sent in to be judged by highly regarded calligraphy teachers from the prefecture, and later displayed in a public exhibition. Along with this contest, Aki City also holds a general arts (photography, painting, drawing, sculpture, wood-work) contest every September/October in the Aki City Shuminkaikan.

Other than these larger events, Aki City is also the host to various small festivals, local music performances, art exhibitions, and events. In addition, every November, Aki City is host to the "Turtle Marathon," a marathon held for people ages 30 and over from all over Japan.


References


  1. "Aki city official statistics" (in Japanese). Japan.
  2. 気象庁 / 平年値(年・月ごとの値). JMA. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
  3. 観測史上1~10位の値(年間を通じての値). JMA. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
  4. Aki population statistics
  5. Kikusui Sake Brewing Company
  6. "Arimitsu Brewing Company". Archived from the original on 2011-09-03. Retrieved 2011-05-17.
  7. Turnbull, Stephen (1998). The Samurai Sourcebook. Cassell & Co. p. 218. ISBN 1854095234.



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[ru] Аки (город)

А́ки (яп. 安芸市 Аки-си) — город в Японии, находящийся в префектуре Коти. Площадь города составляет 317,34 км², население — 16 243 человек (2020), плотность населения — 51,18 чел./км².



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