Akita's Economy

Akita's economy is mostly dominated by traditional industries, like agriculture, fishing, and forestry. That led to many young people who grew up in Akita end up moving to Tokyo to find business opportunities.

Population:1.09 million

Labor Force: 0.54 million

GDP: 3,463,505 million yen

Major Industrie: Electronic components/devices, production and commercial machinery, food, lumber/wood products, and chemistry

Number of Establishments: 52,285

Number of Employees: 418,749

Akita contains one of the most important oil fields in Japan

Home to two regional banks: Akita Bank and Hokuto Bank

The former mining office, now the town hall. Since mining is a huge industry in Akita.