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[[Image:Iwanai in Shiribeshi Subprefecture.gif|thumb|250px|The location of Iwanai in Shiribeshi Subprefecture.]]
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{{nihongo|'''Iwanai'''|岩内町|Iwanai-chō}} is a [[towns of Japan|town]] located in [[Iwanai District, Hokkaidō|Iwanai District]], [[Shiribeshi Subprefecture|Shiribeshi]], [[Hokkaidō]], [[Japan]].
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{{Nihongo|'''Iwanai'''|岩内町|Iwanai-chō}} is a [[List of towns in Japan|town]] located in [[Shiribeshi Subprefecture]], [[Hokkaido]], [[Japan]].
As of 2008, the town has an estimated [[population]] of 15,700 and a [[population density|density]] of 225.78 persons per km². The total area is 70.64&nbsp;km².


As of September 2016, the town has an estimated [[population]] of 13,210. The total area is 70.64&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>.
Iwanai is one of the oldest towns in the region. Unlike many Hokkaido towns, it predates the [[Meiji Restoration]], having started as a seasonal fishing location around approximately 1450, and developing into a year-round village in the mid 18th century. (Its official founding date is 1751.) Citizens of Iwanai whose families have been native for many generations have a peculiar "fisherman" accent to their Japanese, distinct to others living in the region. (Most Hokkaido citizens speak Kanto, or Tokyo region, dialect; their ancestors emigrated from the [[Kanto]] region in the late 19th century.)


==History==
Unfortunately, a massive fire in 1954 destroyed most of the traditional buildings, as they were mostly wooden structures. Modern Iwanai is much more Western in style, although there are still extensive Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples intact or rebuilt in the traditional fashion. The town also has a large shrine festival every July.
Iwanai is one of the oldest towns in the region. Unlike many Hokkaido towns, it predates the [[Meiji Restoration]], having started as a seasonal fishing location c. 1450, and developing into a year-round village in the mid-18th century. (Its official founding date is 1751). Citizens of Iwanai whose families have been native for many generations have a peculiar "fisherman" accent to their Japanese, distinct to others living in the region. (Most Hokkaido citizens speak Kantō, or Tokyo region, dialect; their ancestors emigrated from the [[Kantō region]] in the late 19th century).


A massive fire in 1954 destroyed most of the traditional buildings, as they were mostly wooden structures. Modern Iwanai is much more Western in style, although there are still extensive Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples intact or rebuilt in the traditional fashion. The town also has a large shrine festival held every July.<ref>[http://www.town.iwanai.hokkaido.jp/?page_id=9 History of Iwanai]</ref>
*1897: Iwanai Subprefecture was established.
*1900: Iwanai Town became a First Class Town.
*1910: Iwanai Subprefecture was abolished and [[Shiribeshi Subprefecture]] was established in [[Kutchan, Hokkaido|Kutchan]].
*1954: A massive fire occurred.
*1955: Iwanai Town was merged with Shimano Village to form the new town of Iwanai.
*1985: Iwanai Line was abolished.

==Geography==
Iwanai is located on the western of the [[Shakotan Peninsula]]. A part of the town is in [[Niseko-Shakotan-Otaru Kaigan Quasi-National Park]].

===Neighboring towns===
* [[Kyowa, Hokkaido|Kyowa]]
* [[Rankoshi, Hokkaido|Rankoshi]]

==Economics==
Today Iwanai still has a heavy fishing industry, along with farming in the local region. It also has skiing in winter. Although the local slopes are rougher than those of nearby [[Kutchan]], the bay is visible from the slopes. The town is also well known in the region for its sushi restaurants.
Today Iwanai still has a heavy fishing industry, along with farming in the local region. It also has skiing in winter. Although the local slopes are rougher than those of nearby [[Kutchan]], the bay is visible from the slopes. The town is also well known in the region for its sushi restaurants.

==Education==
* High school
** Hokkaido Iwanai High School<ref>[http://www.iwanai.hokkaido-c.ed.jp/ Hokkaido Iwanai High School]</ref>
* Junior high school
** Iwanai Daiichi Junior High School
** Iwanai Daini Junior High School
* Elementary school
** Iwanai Nishi Elementary School
** Iwanai Higashi Elementary School

==Culture==
===Mascot===
[[File:Taramaru.png|thumb|left|200px|Taramaru, the town's mascot]]
Iwanai's mascot is {{Nihongo|'''Taramaru'''|たら丸}}, who is an anthropomorphic [[Alaska pollack]]. His marks are "nejiri hachimaki" (a traditional Japanese headband), a "kuroi nagagutsu" (a black boot) and his mouth and always carries an asparagus as a weapon. His birthday is 9 August 1985. His siblings are {{Nihongo|'''Beniko'''|べに子}} who is his twin sister and {{Nihongo|'''Pinsuke'''|ぴん助}} who is his littler brother.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.iwanai-kanko.jp/tourism/michinoeki/taramaru.html|title=たら丸|website=Iwanai}}</ref>

==Sister cities==
* {{flagicon|Russia}} [[Slavyanka, Primorsky Krai]], [[Russia]]
* {{flagicon|Japan}} [[Fukaura, Aomori]], [[Japan]]
* {{flagicon|Japan}} [[Jōetsu, Niigata]], [[Japan]]

==Notable people from Iwanai==
*[[Tetsuo Osawa]], cyclist
*[[Chikara Tanabe]], wrestler
*[[Ichiyamamoto Daiki]], professional sumo wrestler

==References==
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
{{commonscat-inline|Iwanai, Hokkaido|Iwanai, Hokkaidō}}
*{{Commons category-inline|Iwanai, Hokkaido|Iwanai, Hokkaidō}}
*[http://www.town.iwanai.hokkaido.jp/ Official website] in Japanese
*[http://www.town.iwanai.hokkaido.jp/ Official Website] {{in lang|ja}}
*[http://www.town.iwanai.hokkaido.jp/profile/history.shtml Official historical timeline] in Japanese


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[[io:Iwanai]]
[[ja:岩内町]]
[[ru:Иванай (посёлок)]]
[[zh-yue:岩內町]]
[[zh:岩內町]]

Latest revision as of 15:36, 9 July 2023

Iwanai
岩内町
Town
Flag of Iwanai
Flag
Official seal of Iwanai
Emblem
Location of Iwanai in Hokkaido (Shiribeshi Subprefecture)
Location of Iwanai in Hokkaido (Shiribeshi Subprefecture)
Iwanai is located in Japan
Iwanai
Iwanai
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 42°58′44″N 140°30′33″E / 42.97889°N 140.50917°E / 42.97889; 140.50917
CountryJapan
RegionHokkaido
PrefectureHokkaido (Shiribeshi Subprefecture)
DistrictIwanai
Government
 • MayorYuji Kamioka
Area
 • Total70.64 km2 (27.27 sq mi)
Population
 (September 30, 2016)
 • Total13,210
 • Density190/km2 (480/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
City hall address134-1 Takadai, Iwanai, Iwanai-gun, Hokkaido
045-8555
Websitewww.town.iwanai.hokkaido.jp
Symbols
FlowerLespedeza
MascotTaramaru (たら丸)
TreeSorbus commixta[1]

Iwanai (岩内町, Iwanai-chō) is a town located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.

As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 13,210. The total area is 70.64 km2.

History[edit]

Iwanai is one of the oldest towns in the region. Unlike many Hokkaido towns, it predates the Meiji Restoration, having started as a seasonal fishing location c. 1450, and developing into a year-round village in the mid-18th century. (Its official founding date is 1751). Citizens of Iwanai whose families have been native for many generations have a peculiar "fisherman" accent to their Japanese, distinct to others living in the region. (Most Hokkaido citizens speak Kantō, or Tokyo region, dialect; their ancestors emigrated from the Kantō region in the late 19th century).

A massive fire in 1954 destroyed most of the traditional buildings, as they were mostly wooden structures. Modern Iwanai is much more Western in style, although there are still extensive Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples intact or rebuilt in the traditional fashion. The town also has a large shrine festival held every July.[2]

  • 1897: Iwanai Subprefecture was established.
  • 1900: Iwanai Town became a First Class Town.
  • 1910: Iwanai Subprefecture was abolished and Shiribeshi Subprefecture was established in Kutchan.
  • 1954: A massive fire occurred.
  • 1955: Iwanai Town was merged with Shimano Village to form the new town of Iwanai.
  • 1985: Iwanai Line was abolished.

Geography[edit]

Iwanai is located on the western of the Shakotan Peninsula. A part of the town is in Niseko-Shakotan-Otaru Kaigan Quasi-National Park.

Neighboring towns[edit]

Economics[edit]

Today Iwanai still has a heavy fishing industry, along with farming in the local region. It also has skiing in winter. Although the local slopes are rougher than those of nearby Kutchan, the bay is visible from the slopes. The town is also well known in the region for its sushi restaurants.

Education[edit]

  • High school
    • Hokkaido Iwanai High School[3]
  • Junior high school
    • Iwanai Daiichi Junior High School
    • Iwanai Daini Junior High School
  • Elementary school
    • Iwanai Nishi Elementary School
    • Iwanai Higashi Elementary School

Culture[edit]

Mascot[edit]

Taramaru, the town's mascot

Iwanai's mascot is Taramaru (たら丸), who is an anthropomorphic Alaska pollack. His marks are "nejiri hachimaki" (a traditional Japanese headband), a "kuroi nagagutsu" (a black boot) and his mouth and always carries an asparagus as a weapon. His birthday is 9 August 1985. His siblings are Beniko (べに子) who is his twin sister and Pinsuke (ぴん助) who is his littler brother.[4]

Sister cities[edit]

Notable people from Iwanai[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Symbol of Iwanai
  2. ^ History of Iwanai
  3. ^ Hokkaido Iwanai High School
  4. ^ "たら丸". Iwanai.

External links[edit]


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