Daisen, Akita facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Daisen
大仙市
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 Daisen
Location in Japan
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| Country | Japan | ||||||||||||
| Region | Tōhoku | ||||||||||||
| Prefecture | Akita | ||||||||||||
| Area | |||||||||||||
| • Total | 866.79 km2 (334.67 sq mi) | ||||||||||||
| Population
(February 28, 2023)
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| • Total | 76,277 | ||||||||||||
| • Density | 87.9994/km2 (227.9174/sq mi) | ||||||||||||
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) | ||||||||||||
| Phone number | 0187-63-1111 | ||||||||||||
| Address | 1-1 Hanazono-chō, Daisen-shi, Akita-ken 014-8601 | ||||||||||||
| Climate | Cfa/Dfa | ||||||||||||
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Daisen (大仙市, Daisen-shi) is a city located in Akita Prefecture, Japan. As of February 2023, about 76,277 people live here in 31,544 households. The city covers a large area of 866.79 square kilometers (334.67 sq mi). Daisen was formed in 2005 by joining eight smaller towns and villages in the Omagari Semboku region. It is very famous for its National Fireworks Competition, also known as Omagari Fireworks. Because of this, Daisen is often called the "city of fireworks"!
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Exploring Daisen's Geography
Daisen is in the middle of Akita Prefecture, on flat land. The city is actually bigger than the entire metropolitan area of Tokyo! Mountains surround Daisen. The Ōu Mountains are to the east, and the Dewa Mountains are to the west. The Omono River, a major river, flows from the south to the northwest of the city. The highest point in Daisen is Mount Kosugi, which is 1,229 meters (4,032 ft) tall.
Nearby Cities and Towns
Daisen shares borders with several other places:
- In Akita Prefecture:
- Akita
- Yurihonjō
- Yokote
- Semboku
- Misato
- In Iwate Prefecture:
- Nishiwaga
Daisen's Climate
Daisen has a climate with big changes between seasons. Summers are warm to hot and often humid. Winters are cold, sometimes very cold, with lots of snow. It rains a lot throughout the year, but it's heaviest from August to October. The average temperature in Daisen is about 10.9 degrees Celsius (51.6°F). August is usually the warmest month (around 24.3°C or 75.7°F), and January is the coldest (around -1.6°C or 29.1°F).
| Climate data for Ōmagari, Daisen (1991−2020 normals, extremes 1976−present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 10.2 (50.4) |
12.2 (54.0) |
20.4 (68.7) |
31.2 (88.2) |
32.9 (91.2) |
34.3 (93.7) |
37.6 (99.7) |
37.3 (99.1) |
35.7 (96.3) |
31.3 (88.3) |
23.6 (74.5) |
17.6 (63.7) |
37.6 (99.7) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 1.4 (34.5) |
2.5 (36.5) |
6.7 (44.1) |
14.5 (58.1) |
20.7 (69.3) |
24.7 (76.5) |
27.7 (81.9) |
29.4 (84.9) |
25.3 (77.5) |
18.7 (65.7) |
11.2 (52.2) |
4.0 (39.2) |
15.6 (60.0) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | −1.6 (29.1) |
−1.1 (30.0) |
2.2 (36.0) |
8.7 (47.7) |
14.9 (58.8) |
19.6 (67.3) |
23.2 (73.8) |
24.3 (75.7) |
19.9 (67.8) |
13.1 (55.6) |
6.5 (43.7) |
0.8 (33.4) |
10.9 (51.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −5.1 (22.8) |
−4.8 (23.4) |
−2.1 (28.2) |
3.3 (37.9) |
9.8 (49.6) |
15.4 (59.7) |
19.6 (67.3) |
20.3 (68.5) |
15.6 (60.1) |
8.3 (46.9) |
2.3 (36.1) |
−2.2 (28.0) |
6.7 (44.0) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −16.8 (1.8) |
−17.6 (0.3) |
−12.9 (8.8) |
−9.6 (14.7) |
−0.5 (31.1) |
6.2 (43.2) |
11.7 (53.1) |
11.3 (52.3) |
3.7 (38.7) |
−1.3 (29.7) |
−9.4 (15.1) |
−16.2 (2.8) |
−17.6 (0.3) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 150.7 (5.93) |
111.0 (4.37) |
105.9 (4.17) |
99.3 (3.91) |
113.8 (4.48) |
128.8 (5.07) |
212.1 (8.35) |
212.4 (8.36) |
166.4 (6.55) |
158.6 (6.24) |
183.6 (7.23) |
175.3 (6.90) |
1,819.4 (71.63) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) | 22.7 | 19.3 | 16.8 | 13.3 | 12.1 | 11.1 | 13.4 | 12.5 | 13.3 | 15.4 | 19.3 | 22.8 | 192 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 34.0 | 56.7 | 107.3 | 160.3 | 190.1 | 174.8 | 148.6 | 182.5 | 146.5 | 129.2 | 84.8 | 41.5 | 1,460.9 |
| Source: Japan Meteorological Agency | |||||||||||||
Population of Daisen
Daisen is the third largest city in Akita Prefecture by population. Only Akita City and Yokote City have more people. The number of people living in Daisen was highest around 1960. Since then, the population has been slowly decreasing.
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Daisen's History
The area where Daisen is now was once part of an old Japanese province called Dewa Province. During the Edo period (a long time ago in Japan), the Satake clan ruled this area. They were powerful leaders who controlled the Kubota Domain.
The modern city of Daisen was created on March 22, 2005. It was formed by combining the city of Ōmagari with seven other smaller towns and villages. These included Kamioka, Kyōwa, Nakasen, Nishisenboku, Ōta, Semboku, and the village of Nangai. All of these were from Semboku District.
Economy and Jobs in Daisen
The main way people make a living in Daisen is through agriculture. This means farming! The area is especially known for growing rice. Many sake brewers are also located in Daisen. Sake is a traditional Japanese alcoholic drink made from rice.
Schools in Daisen
Daisen has many schools for young people.
- There are 20 public elementary schools.
- There are 13 public middle schools.
- The Akita Prefectural Board of Education runs five public high schools.
- There is also one private high school.
- The prefecture also has one special education school for students with disabilities.
Getting Around Daisen
Train Travel
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East Japan Railway Company - Akita Shinkansen (Bullet Train)
- Ōmagari
East Japan Railway Company - Ōu Main Line
- Ōmagari - Jingūji - Kariwano - Mineyoshikawa - Ugo-Sakai
East Japan Railway Company - Tazawako Line
- Uguisuno - Ugo-Nagano - Yariminai - Ugo-Yotsuya - Kita-Ōmagari - Ōmagari
Major Roads
Akita Expressway
National Route 13
National Route 46
National Route 105
National Route 341
Sister Cities
Daisen has special friendships with cities in other countries. These are called "sister cities":
Tettnang, Germany
Dangjin, Chungcheongnam-do, Korea
Temecula, California, United States
Local Media
- FM Hanabi (a local radio station)
Fun Places to Visit in Daisen
- Former Ikeda Family Gardens: This is a beautiful garden that is considered a National Place of Scenic Beauty.
- Hotta-no-saku: These are the ruins of an old fort, which is now a National Historic Site.
Famous People from Daisen
Many notable people have come from Daisen:
- Eiji Gotō, an admiral in the Imperial Japanese Navy
- Gotō Chūgai, a writer
- Kazuo Koike, a manga (Japanese comic) writer
- Nobuhide Minorikawa, a politician
- Kazuo Oga, an art director
- Hitoshi Okuda, a manga artist
- Toshirō Yanagiba, an actor
- Ryōgoku Yūjirō, a sumo wrestler
- Sukeshiro Terata, a politician
Images for kids
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Omagari district Daisen city center area in 1976
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National Fireworks Competition in Daisen
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A pond in the Ikeda family gardens
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The Hotta-no-saku ruins
See also
In Spanish: Daisen (Akita) para niños
