Dakkai

Dakkai [叭损; だっかい] is a city located in central Kawara Prefecture. As of 2020, it had a population of around 45,000. 
Dakkai is the most famous place in Kawara for the production of nōzan [potato liquor similar to vodka]. Most people depend on the distilleries as their source of income, and many are also open to the public for tourists to visit and learn of the local history. Dakkai's economy is supported by tourism, exporting of alcohol and agriculture, although it also has a light fishing industry due to its location on the Tappō coast.
Dakkai is home to Yuhaka Castle, a 12th-century ruined fortress which is believed to have been the first stronghold built by the Yu clan.