Aki City, Kochi Prefecture, is located in the eastern part of the prefecture, bordering Konan City, Kami City, and Tokushima Prefecture. It is blessed with abundant nature, including mountains and rivers. Formed in 1954 by the merger of several towns and villages, it simultaneously became a city. Forestry, charcoal production, and agriculture are thriving industries. Local specialties include winter and spring eggplant, yuzu, and dorome. Tourist attractions include the Aki City History and Folklore Museum, where you can learn about the city's history, and the Aki City Calligraphy Museum. Other attractions include the Oyama Roadside Station and Myozanji Temple, where the wooden statue of the Bodhisattva Kannon is designated a national important cultural property. Azaleas are planted around Benten Pond, attracting many visitors in the spring. You can also admire irises and Japanese irises. The city's tree is the cypress, and its flower is the azalea.