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Ogata Station on Akita-nairiku Line has renamed to ‘Jōmon-ogata’

March 14, 2020November 15, 2020 横山勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

The station name of Ogata Station (Akita) on Akita Nairiku Jūkan Railway Akita-nairiku Line has been changed to ‘Jōmon-ogata (縄文小ケ田) Station’ on March 14, 2020.

Ogata Station on Akita-nairiku Line has renamed to 'Jōmon-ogata' — Ogata Station on Akita-nairiku Line has renamed to ‘Jōmon-ogata’

The rename has been done with the aim of increasing its name recognition as the Jomon period archeological sites, including ‘Isedotai Site’ located near the station, will be recommended as World Heritage sites.