Akita Prefecture, by subprefecture
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What the atlas holds here
Prisons & jails
1 facility
| Prison – Akita | Prison | Akita City | +81 18-862-6581 |
Frequently asked
How many prisons and jails are in Akita Prefecture, Japan?
The atlas lists 1 prison, jail or detention centre in Akita Prefecture, Japan, including 1 prison.
How many police stations are in Akita Prefecture, Japan?
158 police units are listed for Akita Prefecture, Japan: 157 police stations and 1 police department.
Can I look up a prisoner in Akita Prefecture, Japan?
Public inmate lists are generally not published in Japan. Contact the facility or Correction Bureau of the Ministry of Justice, using the address and telephone on each facility page.
Which subprefecture has the most facilities?
Akita City, with 1 prison or jail and 28 police units.
Are telephone numbers available for these facilities?
Yes for 1 entry of 1. Where a number is missing, the facility page shows its address and map location; details can change, so the agency's own website is the authority.
Who runs the prisons in Akita Prefecture, Japan?
Prisons in Japan, including those in Akita Prefecture, are run by Correction Bureau of the Ministry of Justice.
How is Akita Prefecture, Japan divided in the atlas?
The atlas files Akita Prefecture, Japan by subprefecture, following official administrative boundaries; 24 subprefectures currently have entries. Every facility is listed in the subprefecture where it is located; Akita City is the largest by number of entries.
How do I contact the police in Akita Prefecture, Japan?
In an emergency, call the national emergency number. For anything else, the atlas lists 158 police units here. Open a subprefecture to see the units in each area.
Which neighbouring areas of Japan are covered?
Japan has 46 other areas in the atlas; Tokyo has the most entries (1,190), followed by Hokkaido.