Nishime, Akita


Nishime was a town located in Yuri District, Akita Prefecture, Japan.
In 2003, the town had an estimated population of 6,672 and a density of 175.30 persons per km². The total area was 38.06 km².
On March 22, 2005, Nishime, along with the city of Honjō; and the towns of Chōkai, Higashiyuri, Iwaki, Ōuchi, Yashima and Yuri, merged to create the city of Yurihonjō.