Shōwa, Akita

Shōwa (昭和町) was a town located in Minamiakita District, Akita Prefecture, Japan.

In 2003, the town had an estimated population of 8,685 and a density of 213.65 persons per km2. The total area was 40.65 km2.

On March 22, 2005, Shōwa, along with the towns of Iitagawa and Tennō (all from Minamiakita District), merged to create the city of Katagami.

Noted people from Showa

 * Ikuo Nakamura, photographer
 * Kazushi Sakuraba, mixed martial artist
 * Kenichi Takahashi (basketball), basketball player