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Kutchan
is a town located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. Kutchan lies slightly north of the volcano Mount Yōtei, and is approximately 50 kilometers west of Sapporo. The subprefecture government offices are located in this town, making it the capital of the subprefecture. As of April 30, 2017, the town has an estimated population of 15,573 and a population density of 60 persons per km². The total area is . Throughout Hokkaido, Kutchan is known for its proximity to the world famous Niseko powder snow region and for its production of quality potatoes and potato products. Among these products, Kutchan is most famous for manufacturing ''gosetsu-udon'', a Japanese noodle made from potato flour. Jagata-kun, the skiing potato that is the cartoon mascot of Kutchan, indicates Kutchan's two most celebrated aspects. Jagata-kun roughly translates as, "little, fat potato boy". Geography *Located approximately west of Sapporo. Kutchan lies in a valley surrounded by mountains, notabl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kutchan Town From Asahigaoka
is a town located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. Kutchan lies slightly north of the volcano Mount Yōtei, and is approximately 50 kilometers west of Sapporo. The subprefecture government offices are located in this town, making it the capital of the subprefecture. As of April 30, 2017, the town has an estimated population of 15,573 and a population density of 60 persons per km². The total area is . Throughout Hokkaido, Kutchan is known for its proximity to the world famous Niseko powder snow region and for its production of quality potatoes and potato products. Among these products, Kutchan is most famous for manufacturing ''gosetsu-udon'', a Japanese noodle made from potato flour. Jagata-kun, the skiing potato that is the cartoon mascot of Kutchan, indicates Kutchan's two most celebrated aspects. Jagata-kun roughly translates as, "little, fat potato boy". Geography *Located approximately west of Sapporo. Kutchan lies in a valley surrounded by mountains, nota ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shiribeshi Subprefecture
is a subprefecture of Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan. The subprefecture's capital is Kutchan. As of July 31, 2004, the estimated population was 256,184 and the area was 4,305.65 km2. Geography Municipalities Mergers History *1897: Otaru Subprefecture, Iwanai Subprefecture, and Suttsu Subprefecture were established. *1899: Kutchan Village (now Kutchan Town and Kyōgoku Town), Abuta District were transferred from Muroran Subprefecture (now Iburi Subprefecture is a subprefecture of Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan. Geography Located in south-central Hokkaido, Iburi stretches East-West and North-South. Iburi covers an area of . Iburi borders Oshima Subprefecture to the West, Shiribeshi, Ishikari, an ...) to Iwanai Subprefecture. *1899: Otaru Subprefecture, Iwanai Subprefecture, and Suttsu Subprefecture were merged to form Shiribeshi Subprefecture. Makkari Village (now Makkari Village, Kimobetsu Town, and Rusutsu Village) and Kaributo Village (now Niseko Town), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hokkaido
is Japan's second largest island and comprises the largest and northernmost prefecture, making up its own region. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaidō from Honshu; the two islands are connected by the undersea railway Seikan Tunnel. The largest city on Hokkaidō is its capital, Sapporo, which is also its only ordinance-designated city. Sakhalin lies about 43 kilometers (26 mi) to the north of Hokkaidō, and to the east and northeast are the Kuril Islands, which are administered by Russia, though the four most southerly are claimed by Japan. Hokkaidō was formerly known as ''Ezo'', ''Yezo'', ''Yeso'', or ''Yesso''. Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric. (2005). "Hokkaidō" in Although there were Japanese settlers who ruled the southern tip of the island since the 16th century, Hokkaido was considered foreign territory that was inhabited by the indigenous people of the island, known as the Ainu people. While geographers such as Mogami Tokunai and Mamiya Rinzō explored the isla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Niseko, Hokkaido
Niseko ( ja, ニセコ町, , ) is a town located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. To Japanese people, Niseko principally refers to a mountain range and a municipal area. However, overseas the name has come to refer to a wider area of ski resorts encompassing Hokkaido's Mount Yōtei, often referred to as the "Mt. Fuji of Hokkaido", and Annupuri ranges. The name Niseko derives from the Ainu language, and it means "a cliff jutting over a riverbank deep in the mountains". The Niseko town's main industries are agriculture and tourism. The resort itself, Niseko United, is part of the Mountain Collective. Moreover, the town is renowned for its quality powder snow and world-class facilities, including traditional onsen and restaurants. Town The town had an estimated population of 4,938 as of 30 September 2017, and a density of . The total number of visitors during the 2009 winter season was 201,000.Snow Place Like Home – Monocle, 10 February 2010 The total area is . Resor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abuta District, Hokkaido
is a district located in Iburi and Shiribeshi Subprefectures in Hokkaido, Japan. As of 2004, the district has an estimated population of 31,526 and a density of . The total area is . Towns and villages Iburi Subprefecture * Tōyako * Toyoura Shiribeshi Subprefecture * Kimobetsu *Kutchan * Kyōgoku * Makkari *Niseko *Rusutsu History *1869: Upon the creation of 11 provinces and 86 Districts in Hokkaido, Abuta District is assigned to Iburi Province. *1897: Placed under Muroran Subprefecture (renamed Iburi in 1922). *1899: Kutchan transferred to Iwanai Subprefecture (became part of Shiribeshi in 1910). *1910: Shiribeshi Subprefecture forms from the merger of Iwanai, Suttsu and Otaru Subprefectures. Part of Abuta District incorporated. *March 27, 2006: the towns of Abuta and Tōya, both of Iburi Subprefecture is a subprefecture of Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan. Geography Located in south-central Hokkaido, Iburi stretches East-West and North-South. Iburi covers an are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kyōgoku, Hokkaido
is a town located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. Kyōgoku sits at the eastern foot of Mount Yōtei (), an active stratovolcano volcano which dominates the skyline of the town. The town borders the south ward ( Minami-ku) of Sapporo, but car traffic from Kyōgoku must drive over an hour through the Nakayama Toge mountain pass to enter Sapporo. Tourists visit the town to drink the spring water in Fukidashi Park, where the water from Mount Yōtei bubbles out of the ground. The town has a sister city relationship with the city of Marugame in Kagawa Prefecture. Geography Kyōgoku is mountainous, with several peaks above . The town sits between Mount Yotei to the east, and Mount Muine (), Mount Nakadake , and Mount Kimobetsu () to the west. The Shiribetsu River (), which emerges from Lake Shikotsu to the south, runs through Kyōgoku between Mount Yotei and the western peaks in the town. The river eventually flows into the Sea of Japan. Neighboring municipaliti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Makkari, Hokkaido
is a village located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the village has an estimated population of 2,081. The total area is 114.43 km2. History *1897: Makkari Village split off from Abuta Village (now Toyako Town). *1901: Kaributo Village (now Niseko Town) was split off from Makkari Village. *1906: Makkari Village became a Second Class Village. *1910: Makkari Village was transferred from Muroran Subprefecture (now Iburi Subprefecture) to Shiribeshi Subprefecture. *1917: Kimobetsu Village (now town) was split off from Makkari Village. *1922: Makkaribetsu Village (now Makkari Village) was split off from Makkari Village. *1925: Makkari Village changed its name to Rusutsu Village. *1941: Makkaribetsu Village changed its name to Makkari Village. Geography Makkari is located on the southern foot of Mount Yōtei. The name is derived from Ainu word "mak-kari-pet", meaning "River which flows around Mount Yōtei". Neighboring municipalities * Shiribe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akaigawa, Hokkaido
is a village located in Shiribeshi, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the village has an estimated population of 1,157. The total area is 280.11 km2. History The name derives from Ainu word "hure-pet", meaning "red river". *1899: Akaigawa Village split off from Ōe Village (now Niki Town). *1906: Akaigawa became a Second Class Village. *1991: Kiroro Resort opened. Geography The center of Akaigawa is in the Akaigawa Caldera and surrounded by mountains on every side. Kiroro Resort is on the eastern side of the village. *Mountains: Mount Yoichi, Mount Ponkuto *Rivers: Yoichi River, Shiroigawa River, Akaigawa River Neighboring cities and towns * Minami-ku, Sapporo * Otaru * Yoichi * Niki * Kutchan is a town located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. Kutchan lies slightly north of the volcano Mount Yōtei, and is approximately 50 kilometers west of Sapporo. The subprefecture government offices are located in this town, making it ... * Kyōgoku Educat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Towns In Japan
A town (町; ''chō'' or ''machi'') is a local administrative unit in Japan. It is a local public body along with prefecture (''ken'' or other equivalents), city (''shi''), and village (''mura''). Geographically, a town is contained within a district. Note that the same word (町; ''machi'' or ''chō'') is also used in names of smaller regions, usually a part of a ward in a city. This is a legacy of when smaller towns were formed on the outskirts of a city, only to eventually merge into it. Towns See also * Municipalities of Japan * Japanese addressing system The Japanese addressing system is used to identify a specific location in Japan. When written in Japanese characters, addresses start with the largest geographical entity and proceed to the most specific one. When written in Latin characters, ad ... References {{reflist External links "Large_City_System_of_Japan";_graphic_shows_towns_compared_with_other_Japanese_city_types_at_p._1_[PDF_7_of_40/nowiki>">DF_7_of_4 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Niki, Hokkaido
is a town located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of 2013, the town had an estimated population of 3,769, and a density of 22.44 people per km². The town covers a land area of 167.93 km². Geography The town is located around the middle reach of the Yoichi River. The river assumes the shape of the letter C as it traverses from southeast to north; its upper stream runs east to the town of Akaigawa, while its lower stream flows near the town of Yoichi. The river created terraces in Niki that are 1-2 kilometers wide on the southeastern bank and 4 kilometers wide on the northern bank. Local residents use the river's water for cultivating rice in the upper valley and fruit in the lower valley. Mountains Mt. Daikoku (724.8 m), Futatsumori (679.7 m), Mt. Gin (640.5 m), Mt. Chōhaku (460.8 m) Rivers Yoichi, Tono, Shikaribetsu, Daikoku, Doboku Neighboring municipalities * Yoichi * Akaigawa * Kutchan * Kyōwa * Furubira History Indigenous people of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mount Yōtei
is an active stratovolcano located in Shikotsu-Toya National Park, Hokkaidō, Japan. It is also called , "Ezo" being an old name for the island of Hokkaido, because it resembles Mount Fuji. The mountain is also known as and . It is one of the 100 famous mountains in Japan. Geology Mount Yōtei is mostly composed of andesite and dacite. The stratovolcano is symmetrical, adding to its resemblance to Mount Fuji. Eruptive history Tephrochronology indicates two eruptions at Mount Yotei. The most recent circa 1050 BC from a cone emerging from the northwest flank of the mountain at . The earlier eruption is dated from circa 3550 BC. Climate Etymology Mount Yōtei is also known as Ezo Fuji because of its almost perfectly conical shape resembling Mount Fuji, making it one of the “local Fujis” found in different regions of Japan. Through Japan's Meiji, Taishō and Shōwa eras it was known by multiple names: “Shiribeshi-yama/Kōhō-Yōtei-zan", "Makkarinupuri" and "Ezo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kyōwa, Hokkaido
is a town located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 6,136, and a density of 20 persons per km2. The total area is 304.96 km2. Geography Kyōwa is located just south of the Shakotan Peninsula, near the Niseko Volcanic Group. Neighboring towns and village * Iwanai * Niki * Kutchan * Rankoshi * Furubira * Tomari Climate History *1880: The village of Hattari was founded. *1897: The village of Maeda was founded. *1901: The village of Kozawa was founded. *1906: Hattari Village and Maeda Village became Second Class Villages. *1909: Kozawa Village became a Second Class Village. *1923: Hattari Village and Maeda Village became First Class Villages. *1955: Hattari Village, Maeda Village, and Kozawa Village were merged to form the new village of Kyōwa. *1971: Kyōwa Village became Kyōwa Town. Economics Kyōwa's main economic activity is farming, with watermelon, Japanese melon, and sweet corn as major ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
