[Difficult to read place names] How do you read them? Oga City is not pronounced "Otokojikashi"

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Located almost in the center of the coast of Akita Prefecture, Oga City is a peninsula jutting out into the Sea of Japan, surrounded by a rich and varied natural landscape made up of sea, mountains, and lakes. In recognition of its rich environment, the entire area has been designated a quasi-national park.

It is famous as the home of "Namahage."

Although it is a cold, snowy region exposed to seasonal winds from the Sea of Japan in winter, it receives less snowfall than inland areas and is blessed with a relatively warm climate. This climate has nurtured sweet fruits such as Oga pears and Wakami melons, and has also shaped a rich food culture that combines seafood and mountain produce, including the local delicacy of Hatahatazushi.

Oga City

Oga City means "Ogashi"It is a place name that is easily confused with Ojika Peninsula in Miyagi Prefecture.

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