Akoru

Akoru [上賎; あこる] is a city located in Shinkō Prefecture, at the very northern tip of the Adari Peninsula. As of 2020, it had an estimated population of around 34,000. It is the third-largest settlement on the peninsula, behind Akadami and Shingan.
Akoru was settled over 800 years ago. Many interesting ancient artifacts have been discovered in the area, particularly on the coastline surrounding Akoru. From the 8th century a fishing community seems to have sprung up, and by the mid-11th century the region was under the control of the Ibari, who also ruled modern-day Arihara. For a long time both townships were combined under the same name, Nanemi, which in the old Shinzōku dialect means 'tip of the peninsula'.
For most of its history Akoru has been known as a good producer of seafood, and the local fishing industry remained quite healthy until the 18th century. In particular, the area was known for supplying mackerel, sea bass, oysters, sea snails, whelks, and various species of edible seaweed. However, this once-thriving sector of Akoru's economy has waned dramatically since the 1960s, and is doubtful to ever return to its former lucrativeness. Nowadays, the majority of Akoru's modern ports and harbours are used by the government for marine research.
== Economy ==
With a dying fishing industry, Akoru is more focused on the production and processing of edible seaweed, alongside the mining of salt. However, only 4% of the population actually work in these areas. Many of the city's residents are employed in other settlements such as Akadami, Shingan or even Meikai, as white or blue collar workers. 
== Geography ==
Akoru has one of the largest geographical areas of any of the peninsula cities. Its location on the very tip of Adari makes it more prone to flooding and the effects of rising sea levels.