This is the 10127th most frequent Japanese word.
酒田
Sakata: A city in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan.
The term "酒田" is used here as a proper noun referring to the geographical location, Sakata, which is a town in Japan.
酒田は山形県にある町です。
Sakata is a town in Yamagata Prefecture.
Here, "酒田" denotes the destination town, Sakata, emphasizing its appeal to tourists and the natural surroundings.
酒田に訪れる観光客は自然を楽しめます。
Tourists visiting Sakata can enjoy nature.
In this context, "酒田" mentions the place where the activity of shopping occurred, Sakata, giving a specific aspect of the town.