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located in

Kushiro Subprefecture is a subprefecture of Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan. Kushiro is home to a population of red-crowned cranes, estimated in 2022 to number about 1,900. Geography Municipalities Mergers History *November, 1897: Kushiro Subprefecture estab ...

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. As of October 2020, the town has an estimated population of 6,955 and a density of 9.0 persons per km². The total area is 774.53 km². Tourist attractions in the town include Lake Mashū ( Ainu: Kamuy-to), Lake Kussharo ( Ainu: Kutcar or Kutcaro) and Kawayu Onsen.

History

*1923: Teshikaga Village is formed. *1947: Teshikaga Village becomes Techikaga Town.

Climate

Notable people from Teshikaga

* Kotogatake Koichi -

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wrestler * Taiho Koki -

wrestler (born on

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but moved to Teshikaga aged 5)

Gallery

File:1974 Japan Lake Masshu.jpg, Lake Mashū File:130713 Lake Kussharo Teshikaga Hokkaido Japan01s5.jpg, Lake Kussharo

References

External links

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Official Website
Towns in Hokkaido Teshikaga, Hokkaido {{Hokkaidō-geo-stub