Kazuno, Akita
Geography. Kazuno is located in a valley in the mountains of far northeastern Akita Prefecture, with the Ōu Mountains and Iwate Prefecture on the east. Much of the city is within the borders of the Towada-Hachimantai National Park. Much of the city area is covered in forest. Due to its inland location, the city is noted for its heavy snowfall in winter. It is also known for the wild deer. Demographics. Per Japanese census data, the population of Kazuno has declined over the past 40 years. Climate. Kazuno has a Humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification "Dfa