Jump to content

Shiranuka, Hokkaido: Difference between revisions

Coordinates: 42°57′N 144°4′E / 42.950°N 144.067°E / 42.950; 144.067
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous edit
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
→‎External links: rm redundant coords
No edit summary
Tags: Mobile edit Mobile web edit Advanced mobile edit
 
(46 intermediate revisions by 30 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{Infobox City Japan
{{Infobox settlement
|Name= Shiranuka
| name = Shiranuka
| official_name =
|JapaneseName= 白糠町
| native_name = {{nobold|白糠町}}
|settlement_type=Town
| native_name_lang = ja
|MapImage= Shiranuka in Kushiro Subprefecture.gif
| settlement_type = Town
|Region= [[Hokkaidō]]
| other_name =
|Prefecture= [[Hokkaidō]] ([[Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro]])
| image_flag = Flag of Shiranuka, Hokkaido.svg
|District= [[Shiranuka District, Hokkaidō|Shiranuka]]
| image_blank_emblem = Emblem of Shiranuka, Hokkaido.svg
|Area_km2= 773.74
| blank_emblem_type = Emblem
|PopDate= January 31, 2008
| image_map = Shiranuka in Hokkaido Prefecture Ja.svg
|Population= 10,289
| map_caption = Location of Shiranuka in [[Hokkaido]] ([[Kushiro Subprefecture]])
|Density_km2= auto
| pushpin_map = Japan
|Coords=
| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Japan
|LatitudeDegrees= 42
| coordinates = {{coord|42|57|N|144|4|E|region:JP|display=inline,title}}
|LatitudeMinutes= 57
| subdivision_type = Country
|LatitudeSeconds=
| subdivision_name = Japan
|LongtitudeDegrees= 144
| subdivision_type1 = [[List of regions of Japan|Region]]
|LongtitudeMinutes= 4
| subdivision_name1 = [[Hokkaido]]
|LongtitudeSeconds=
| subdivision_type2 = [[Prefectures of Japan|Prefecture]]
|Tree=
| subdivision_name2 = [[Hokkaido]] ([[Kushiro Subprefecture]])
|Flower=
| subdivision_type3 = [[Districts of Japan|District]]
|Bird=
| subdivision_name3 = [[Shiranuka District, Hokkaido|Shiranuka]]
|SymbolImage=
| leader_title = Mayor
|SymbolDescription=
| leader_name =
|Mayor=
| leader_title1 = Vice Mayor
|CityHallPostalCode=
| leader_name1 =
|CityHallAddress=
| unit_pref = Metric
|CityHallPhone=
| area_total_km2 = 773.74
|CityHallLink= {{Official|http://www.town.shiranuka.lg.jp/}}
| population_total = 7,972
| population_as_of = March 31, 2018
| population_density_km2 = auto
| timezone1 = [[Japan Standard Time|JST]]
| utc_offset1 = +09:00
| postal_code_type =
| postal_code =
| blank_name_sec1 = City hall address
| blank_info_sec1 =
| blank_name_sec2 = [[Köppen climate classification|Climate]]
| blank_info_sec2 = [[Humid continental climate|Dfb]]
| website = {{URL|http://www.town.shiranuka.lg.jp/}}
}}
}}

{{nihongo|'''Shiranuka'''|白糠町|Shiranuka-chō}} is a [[Towns of Japan|town]] located in [[Shiranuka District, Hokkaidō|Shiranuka District]], [[Kushiro Subprefecture]], [[Hokkaidō]]. As of January 31, 2008 it has an estimated population of 10,289 and an area of 773.74 km².
{{Nihongo|'''Shiranuka'''|白糠町|Shiranuka-chō}} is a [[List of towns in Japan|town]] located in [[Kushiro Subprefecture]], [[Hokkaido]], [[Japan]]. As of September, 2013, it has an estimated population of 8,910, and an area of 773.74&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>. The population has fallen significantly in recent years.


== Etymology ==
== Etymology ==
It is believed that the town's name, which is in the indigenous Ainu language, translates roughly into 'the place where the tide passes over the rocky shore'.
It is believed that the town's name, which is in the indigenous [[Ainu language]], translates roughly into "the place where the tide passes over the rocky shore".


== History ==
== History ==
During the Meiji restoration, ethnic Japanese were encouraged by the central government to make moves to inhabit the fertile lands of Hokkaido. Shiranuka was thus founded as a small fishing village in 1884, eventually gaining town status in 1950.
During the [[Meiji Restoration|Meiji restoration]], Japanese people were encouraged by the central government to inhabit the lands of Hokkaido. Shiranuka was thus founded as a small fishing village in 1884, eventually gaining town status in 1950.


== Geography ==
== Geography ==
Situated at the mouth of the river Charo into the pacific ocean, Shiranuka is flanked on both sides by small hills and has two narrow stretches of sand beaches.
Situated at the mouth of the river Charo into the [[Pacific Ocean]], Shiranuka is flanked on both sides by small hills and has two narrow stretches of sand beaches.


== Climate ==
=== Climate ===
The town has a typically Northern-temperate climate. Winter temperates reach a minimum of around −10&nbsp;°C, climing to a maximum of around 20&nbsp;°C in summer. Snowfall tends to be slightly lower than the rest of Hokkaido, and the local region is known for a high proportion of overcast or foggy days.<ref>http://www.weather.web.tr/weatherforecast_shiranuka_japan.html</ref>
The town has a typically Northern-temperate climate. Winter temperates reach a minimum of around −10&nbsp;°C, climbing to a maximum of around 20&nbsp;°C in summer. Snowfall tends to be slightly lower than the rest of Hokkaido, and the local region is known for a high proportion of overcast or foggy days.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.weather.web.tr/weatherforecast_shiranuka_japan.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=2009-03-24 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304125054/http://www.weather.web.tr/weatherforecast_shiranuka_japan.html |archive-date=2016-03-04 }}</ref>
{{Weather box
|width=auto
|collapsed = Y
|single line = Y
|metric first = Y
|location = Shiranuka (1991−2020 normals, extremes 1977−present)
|Jan record high C = 8.2
|Feb record high C = 9.1
|Mar record high C = 15.6
|Apr record high C = 26.4
|May record high C = 30.9
|Jun record high C = 31.1
|Jul record high C = 33.3
|Aug record high C = 35.5
|Sep record high C = 31.3
|Oct record high C = 23.1
|Nov record high C = 21.2
|Dec record high C = 13.1
|Jan record low C = -26.5
|Feb record low C = -29.2
|Mar record low C = -20.8
|Apr record low C = -14.6
|May record low C = -7.2
|Jun record low C = -1.9
|Jul record low C = 2.9
|Aug record low C = 5.3
|Sep record low C = -0.5
|Oct record low C = -6.5
|Nov record low C = -13.4
|Dec record low C = -22.9
|Jan high C = -0.3
|Feb high C = -0.2
|Mar high C = 3.4
|Apr high C = 8.8
|May high C = 13.4
|Jun high C = 16.3
|Jul high C = 20.0
|Aug high C = 21.9
|Sep high C = 20.2
|Oct high C = 15.3
|Nov high C = 8.8
|Dec high C = 2.3
|Jan mean C = -6.2
|Feb mean C = -5.9
|Mar mean C = -1.4
|Apr mean C = 3.5
|May mean C = 8.3
|Jun mean C = 12.0
|Jul mean C = 16.0
|Aug mean C = 17.8
|Sep mean C = 15.4
|Oct mean C = 9.5
|Nov mean C = 3.2
|Dec mean C = -3.3
|Jan low C = -13.0
|Feb low C = -13.0
|Mar low C = -7.2
|Apr low C = -1.8
|May low C = 3.3
|Jun low C = 8.3
|Jul low C = 12.8
|Aug low C = 14.6
|Sep low C = 11.0
|Oct low C = 3.6
|Nov low C = -2.8
|Dec low C = -9.5
|precipitation colour = green
|Jan precipitation mm = 38.3
|Feb precipitation mm = 25.6
|Mar precipitation mm = 53.9
|Apr precipitation mm = 82.2
|May precipitation mm = 123.1
|Jun precipitation mm = 113.3
|Jul precipitation mm = 132.5
|Aug precipitation mm = 148.9
|Sep precipitation mm = 170.4
|Oct precipitation mm = 119.6
|Nov precipitation mm = 63.6
|Dec precipitation mm = 55.0
|year precipitation mm = 1119.1
|unit precipitation days = 1.0 mm
|Jan precipitation days = 5.0
|Feb precipitation days = 4.3
|Mar precipitation days = 7.2
|Apr precipitation days = 8.8
|May precipitation days = 10.3
|Jun precipitation days = 9.5
|Jul precipitation days = 11.0
|Aug precipitation days = 11.6
|Sep precipitation days = 10.8
|Oct precipitation days = 8.6
|Nov precipitation days = 8.1
|Dec precipitation days = 6.6
|Jan snow cm = 77
|Feb snow cm = 71
|Mar snow cm = 78
|Apr snow cm = 14
|May snow cm = 0
|Jun snow cm = 0
|Jul snow cm = 0
|Aug snow cm = 0
|Sep snow cm = 0
|Oct snow cm = 0
|Nov snow cm = 8
|Dec snow cm = 49
|year snow cm = 298
|unit snow days = 3 cm
|Jan snow days = 9.4
|Feb snow days = 9.4
|Mar snow days = 10.6
|Apr snow days = 1.9
|May snow days = 0
|Jun snow days = 0
|Jul snow days = 0
|Aug snow days = 0
|Sep snow days = 0
|Oct snow days = 0
|Nov snow days = 0.9
|Dec snow days = 5.8
|Jan sun = 187.0
|Feb sun = 183.4
|Mar sun = 197.4
|Apr sun = 182.2
|May sun = 172.1
|Jun sun = 128.7
|Jul sun = 112.7
|Aug sun = 123.0
|Sep sun = 140.8
|Oct sun = 174.3
|Nov sun = 170.0
|Dec sun = 177.6
|year sun = 1949.2
|source 1 = [[Japan Meteorological Agency]]<ref>{{cite web
| url = https://www.data.jma.go.jp/obd/stats/etrn/view/rank_a.php?prec_no=19&block_no=0098&year=&month=&day=&view=h0
|script-title=ja:観測史上1～10位の値（年間を通じての値）
| publisher = [[Japan Meteorological Agency|JMA]]
| access-date = March 3, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web
| url = https://www.data.jma.go.jp/obd/stats/etrn/view/nml_amd_ym.php?prec_no=19&block_no=0098&year=&month=&day=&view=h0
|script-title=ja:気象庁 / 平年値（年・月ごとの値）
| publisher = [[Japan Meteorological Agency|JMA]]
| access-date = March 3, 2022}}</ref>}}


== Economy ==
== Economy ==
Line 47: Line 201:


== Education ==
== Education ==
Shiranuka has a number of kindergartens, an elementary school, a junior high school and a high school. Many junior school students opt to go to high school in Kushiro. The town board of education also covers schools in nearby Shoro and Charo villages.
Shiranuka has a number of kindergartens, an elementary school, a junior high school and a high school. Many junior school students opt to go to high school in [[Kushiro]]. The town board of education also covers schools in nearby Shoro and Charo villages.


== Cuisine ==
== Cuisine ==
Like Hokkaido as a whole, perhaps Shiranuka's greatest claim to fame is its culinary offerings. The town has a large population of Sika deer,<ref>http://www.springerlink.com/content/1tvvjn1k4wuhy9lj/</ref> which are consequently something of a local delicacy along with the sea produce brought in by local fishermen.
Like Hokkaido as a whole, perhaps Shiranuka's greatest claim to fame is its culinary offerings. The town has a large population of [[Sika deer]],<ref>{{cite journal | doi=10.1007/s11284-004-0019-4 | volume=20 | title=Food habits of sika deer in the Shiranuka Hills, eastern Hokkaido: a northern example from the north?south variations in food habits in sika deer | year=2004 | journal=Ecological Research | pages=129–133 | last1 = Campos-Arceiz | first1 = Ahimsa | last2 = Takatsuki | first2 = Seiki| issue=2 | s2cid=36798323 }}</ref> which are consequently something of a local delicacy along with the sea produce brought in by local fishermen.


== Transport links ==
== Transport links ==
Shiranuka is linked to nearby Kushiro by road Route 38, as well as regular bus and train services. A regular train from Shiranuka reaches Sapporo in just under 4 hours; Nemuro and Obihiro are both roughly 2-hour train journeys away.
Shiranuka is linked to nearby Kushiro by road Route 38, as well as regular bus and train services. A regular train from Shiranuka reaches [[Sapporo]] in just under 4 hours; [[Nemuro, Hokkaido|Nemuro]] and [[Obihiro]] are both roughly 2-hour train journeys away.


== Tourism ==
== Tourism ==
Although not a common tourist destination in itself, Shiranuka is well placed for nearby attractions. Kushiro wetlands have become famous in Japan since the recovery of the crane population, and Akan National Park is approximately an hours drive from the town. Shiretoko National Park (one of Japan's three World Natural Heritage Sites) is slightly further, but still accessible within 3 hours by car.
Although not a common tourist destination in itself, Shiranuka is well placed for nearby attractions. Kushiro wetlands have become famous in Japan since the recovery of the crane population, and [[Akan National Park]] is approximately an hours drive from the town. [[Shiretoko National Park]] (one of Japan's three World Natural Heritage Sites) is slightly further, but still accessible within 3 hours by car.

== Mascots ==
[[File:Koita-kun and Meika-chan.png|thumb|150px|Milkcook and Kurobe Happy, the town's mascots]]
Shiranuka's mascots is {{Nihongo|'''Koita-kun'''|コイタくん}} and {{Nihongo|'''Meika-chan'''|メイカちゃん}}. They met in Shiranuka Koitoi Michi-no-Eki.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://kawaii.hokkaido.jp/character/koitakun/|title=コイタくん・メイカちゃんのプロフィール（白糠町）|website=Kawaii Hokkaido}}</ref>
*Koita is a red willow octopus from Shiranuka.
*Meika is a white [[flying squid]] from [[Kyushu]].


== References ==
== References ==
Line 62: Line 222:


== External links ==
== External links ==
{{Commons category-inline|Shiranuka, Hokkaido|Shiranuka, Hokkaidō}}
*{{Commons category-inline|Shiranuka, Hokkaido|Shiranuka, Hokkaidō}}
* [http://www.town.shiranuka.lg.jp/ Town website] {{ja icon}}
* [http://www.town.shiranuka.lg.jp/ Official Website] {{in lang|ja}}
* [http://wikimapia.org/#lat=42.9572391&lon=144.0828609&z=14&l=0&m=m&v=2 Town Map] with English Translation


{{DEFAULTSORT:Shiranuka, Hokkaido}}
{{Hokkaido}}
{{Authority control}}
[[Category:Towns in Hokkaidō]]


{{DEFAULTSORT:Shiranuka, Hokkaido}}

{{Hokkaido-geo-stub}}
[[Category:Towns in Hokkaido]]

[[ko:시라누카 정]]
[[ja:白糠町]]
[[ru:Сиранука (посёлок)]]
[[uk:Сіранука (Хоккайдо)]]
[[zh:白糠町]]

Latest revision as of 16:23, 7 December 2023

Shiranuka
白糠町
Town
Flag of Shiranuka
Flag
Official logo of Shiranuka
Emblem
Location of Shiranuka in Hokkaido (Kushiro Subprefecture)
Location of Shiranuka in Hokkaido (Kushiro Subprefecture)
Shiranuka is located in Japan
Shiranuka
Shiranuka
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 42°57′N 144°4′E / 42.950°N 144.067°E / 42.950; 144.067
CountryJapan
RegionHokkaido
PrefectureHokkaido (Kushiro Subprefecture)
DistrictShiranuka
Area
 • Total773.74 km2 (298.74 sq mi)
Population
 (March 31, 2018)
 • Total7,972
 • Density10/km2 (27/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
ClimateDfb
Websitewww.town.shiranuka.lg.jp

Shiranuka (白糠町, Shiranuka-chō) is a town located in Kushiro Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September, 2013, it has an estimated population of 8,910, and an area of 773.74 km2. The population has fallen significantly in recent years.

Etymology[edit]

It is believed that the town's name, which is in the indigenous Ainu language, translates roughly into "the place where the tide passes over the rocky shore".

History[edit]

During the Meiji restoration, Japanese people were encouraged by the central government to inhabit the lands of Hokkaido. Shiranuka was thus founded as a small fishing village in 1884, eventually gaining town status in 1950.

Geography[edit]

Situated at the mouth of the river Charo into the Pacific Ocean, Shiranuka is flanked on both sides by small hills and has two narrow stretches of sand beaches.

Climate[edit]

The town has a typically Northern-temperate climate. Winter temperates reach a minimum of around −10 °C, climbing to a maximum of around 20 °C in summer. Snowfall tends to be slightly lower than the rest of Hokkaido, and the local region is known for a high proportion of overcast or foggy days.[1]

Climate data for Shiranuka (1991−2020 normals, extremes 1977−present)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 8.2
(46.8) 		9.1
(48.4) 		15.6
(60.1) 		26.4
(79.5) 		30.9
(87.6) 		31.1
(88.0) 		33.3
(91.9) 		35.5
(95.9) 		31.3
(88.3) 		23.1
(73.6) 		21.2
(70.2) 		13.1
(55.6) 		35.5
(95.9)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) −0.3
(31.5) 		−0.2
(31.6) 		3.4
(38.1) 		8.8
(47.8) 		13.4
(56.1) 		16.3
(61.3) 		20.0
(68.0) 		21.9
(71.4) 		20.2
(68.4) 		15.3
(59.5) 		8.8
(47.8) 		2.3
(36.1) 		10.8
(51.5)
Daily mean °C (°F) −6.2
(20.8) 		−5.9
(21.4) 		−1.4
(29.5) 		3.5
(38.3) 		8.3
(46.9) 		12.0
(53.6) 		16.0
(60.8) 		17.8
(64.0) 		15.4
(59.7) 		9.5
(49.1) 		3.2
(37.8) 		−3.3
(26.1) 		5.7
(42.3)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −13.0
(8.6) 		−13.0
(8.6) 		−7.2
(19.0) 		−1.8
(28.8) 		3.3
(37.9) 		8.3
(46.9) 		12.8
(55.0) 		14.6
(58.3) 		11.0
(51.8) 		3.6
(38.5) 		−2.8
(27.0) 		−9.5
(14.9) 		0.5
(32.9)
Record low °C (°F) −26.5
(−15.7) 		−29.2
(−20.6) 		−20.8
(−5.4) 		−14.6
(5.7) 		−7.2
(19.0) 		−1.9
(28.6) 		2.9
(37.2) 		5.3
(41.5) 		−0.5
(31.1) 		−6.5
(20.3) 		−13.4
(7.9) 		−22.9
(−9.2) 		−29.2
(−20.6)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 38.3
(1.51) 		25.6
(1.01) 		53.9
(2.12) 		82.2
(3.24) 		123.1
(4.85) 		113.3
(4.46) 		132.5
(5.22) 		148.9
(5.86) 		170.4
(6.71) 		119.6
(4.71) 		63.6
(2.50) 		55.0
(2.17) 		1,119.1
(44.06)
Average snowfall cm (inches) 77
(30) 		71
(28) 		78
(31) 		14
(5.5) 		0
(0) 		0
(0) 		0
(0) 		0
(0) 		0
(0) 		0
(0) 		8
(3.1) 		49
(19) 		298
(117)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) 5.0 4.3 7.2 8.8 10.3 9.5 11.0 11.6 10.8 8.6 8.1 6.6 101.8
Average snowy days (≥ 3 cm) 9.4 9.4 10.6 1.9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.9 5.8 38
Mean monthly sunshine hours 187.0 183.4 197.4 182.2 172.1 128.7 112.7 123.0 140.8 174.3 170.0 177.6 1,949.2
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency[2][3]

Economy[edit]

Shiranuka is historically a fishing and farming town: many of its inhabitants are still employed in those areas. Local amenities and the civil service also provide a number of jobs.

Education[edit]

Shiranuka has a number of kindergartens, an elementary school, a junior high school and a high school. Many junior school students opt to go to high school in Kushiro. The town board of education also covers schools in nearby Shoro and Charo villages.

Cuisine[edit]

Like Hokkaido as a whole, perhaps Shiranuka's greatest claim to fame is its culinary offerings. The town has a large population of Sika deer,[4] which are consequently something of a local delicacy along with the sea produce brought in by local fishermen.

Transport links[edit]

Shiranuka is linked to nearby Kushiro by road Route 38, as well as regular bus and train services. A regular train from Shiranuka reaches Sapporo in just under 4 hours; Nemuro and Obihiro are both roughly 2-hour train journeys away.

Tourism[edit]

Although not a common tourist destination in itself, Shiranuka is well placed for nearby attractions. Kushiro wetlands have become famous in Japan since the recovery of the crane population, and Akan National Park is approximately an hours drive from the town. Shiretoko National Park (one of Japan's three World Natural Heritage Sites) is slightly further, but still accessible within 3 hours by car.

Mascots[edit]

Milkcook and Kurobe Happy, the town's mascots

Shiranuka's mascots is Koita-kun (コイタくん) and Meika-chan (メイカちゃん). They met in Shiranuka Koitoi Michi-no-Eki.[5]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2009-03-24.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. ^ 観測史上1～10位の値（年間を通じての値）. JMA. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
  3. ^ 気象庁 / 平年値（年・月ごとの値）. JMA. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
  4. ^ Campos-Arceiz, Ahimsa; Takatsuki, Seiki (2004). "Food habits of sika deer in the Shiranuka Hills, eastern Hokkaido: a northern example from the north?south variations in food habits in sika deer". Ecological Research. 20 (2): 129–133. doi:10.1007/s11284-004-0019-4. S2CID 36798323.
  5. ^ "コイタくん・メイカちゃんのプロフィール（白糠町）". Kawaii Hokkaido.

External links[edit]

Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Shiranuka,_Hokkaido&oldid=1188773375"