Rokkasho

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Rokkasho

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Rokkasho is a village located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan, on the eastern coast of the Shimokita Peninsula. Historically, the area was known for horse breeding during the Kamakura period. The village's economy has shifted from agriculture and fishing to energy development since the 1980s.

Statistics

Area

252.68 km²

Population

9,559

Location