Named for an extensive national park in eastern Hokkaido {see planet  (3720)}. Designated a national park in 1934, Akan has an area of 905 square km, within which are located the three large lakes Akan, Mashu {see planet  (4126)} and Kussyaro, as well as the volcanic mountains Meakandake, Oakandake and Masyudake. (M 19338) _ _.