 Akita International University campus is located in Akita city (population about 325,000), the capital of Akita Prefecture (population about 1,093,000).The campus is located in a rural environment, but is accessible from downtown Akita city via bus and train and is less than 10 minutes by car from Akita Airport.Adjacent the university is a sports facility run by the local government (basketball, baseball, tennis, soccer, and weight training, etc.