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| image_caption = Tōbetsu Town Office (March 2005) |
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| map_caption = Location of Tōbetsu in [[Hokkaido]] ([[Ishikari Subprefecture]]) |
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{{Nihongo|'''Tōbetsu'''|当別町|Tōbetsu-chō}} is a [[List of towns in Japan|town]] located in [[Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari]], [[Hokkaido]], [[Japan]]. |
{{Nihongo|'''Tōbetsu'''|当別町|Tōbetsu-chō}} is a [[List of towns in Japan|town]] located in [[Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari]], [[Hokkaido]], [[Japan]]. |
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As of July 31, 2023 the town had an estimated [[population]] of 15,347, and a [[population density|density]] of 36.3 persons per km<sup>2</sup>. The total area is 422.86 km<sup>2</sup>. |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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Located |
Located in the north part of Ishikari Subprefecture of Hokkaido, the shape of the municipality is elongated from north to south. It overlaps with the catchment area of the Tōbetsu river approximately. Tōbetsu means "river from marsh" in [[Ainu language]], and in Japanese, it is called "Tōbetsu Gawa (river)". Low mountains occupy the northern area of the municipality. The southern area is a part of the Ishikari Plains. |
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[[Sapporo]], the largest city of Hokkaido, lies |
[[Sapporo]], the largest city of Hokkaido, lies southwest of Tōbetsu. The large river of Ishikari divided Tōbetsu from Sapporo until 1934 when the Sasshō Line railroad connected the two cities. Several more bridges built in the latter half of the 20th century have reduced the traffic obstacle. Tōbetsu has produced rice and, recently, flowers. Residential buildings are increasing modestly because of their better access to Sapporo. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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== Mascot == |
== Mascot == |
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[[File:Tobenosuke.png|thumb|left|200px|Tobenosuke, the town's mascot]] |
[[File:Tobenosuke.png|thumb|left|200px|Tobenosuke, the town's mascot]] |
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Tōbetsu's mascot is {{Nihongo|'''Tobenosuke'''|とべのすけ}} who is a |
Tōbetsu's mascot is {{Nihongo|'''Tobenosuke'''|とべのすけ}} who is a 5-year-old Eurasian tree sparrow who lives in the forests of Tōbetsu. Not only is he is a Jidaigeki actor, but he also has samurai ancestors that belong to the [[Date clan]]. Despite his age, he will arm himself with a golden katana if anyone tries to mess with an innocent. He wears a kimono made from an annual baby's breath with an obe made from an Asian white birch and a green and gold kabuto with the kanji "tō" (当) painted on it as good luck. He also wears white war paint around his eyes to strike fear amongst his enemies. As a result, he is mistaken for a ural owl. His birthday is October 2. He is designed by Yasuka Arai.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.town.tobetsu.hokkaido.jp/site/brand-suishin/5439.html|title=当別町イメージキャラクター「とべのすけ」|website=Tōbetsu}}</ref> |
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==Notable people from Tōbetsu== |
==Notable people from Tōbetsu== |
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Tōbetsu
当別町 | |
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Town | |
 Tōbetsu Town Office (March 2005) | |
 Flag  Seal | |
 Location of Tōbetsu in Hokkaido (Ishikari Subprefecture) | |
  Tōbetsu Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 43°13′N 141°31′E / 43.217°N 141.517°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Hokkaido |
| Prefecture | Hokkaido (Ishikari Subprefecture) |
| District | Ishikari |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Masaki Miyaji |
| Area | |
| • Total | 422.86 km2 (163.27 sq mi) |
| Population (July 31, 2023) | |
| • Total | 15,347 |
| • Density | 36/km2 (94/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
| City hall address | 58-9 Shirakabacho, Tobetsu, Hokkaido 061-0292 |
| Website | www |
| Symbols | |
| Bird | Ural owl |
| Flower | Gypsophila elegans |
| Tree | Betula platyphylla[1] |
Tōbetsu (当別町, Tōbetsu-chō) is a town located in Ishikari, Hokkaido, Japan.
As of July 31, 2023 the town had an estimated population of 15,347, and a density of 36.3 persons per km2. The total area is 422.86 km2.
Geography[edit]
Located in the north part of Ishikari Subprefecture of Hokkaido, the shape of the municipality is elongated from north to south. It overlaps with the catchment area of the Tōbetsu river approximately. Tōbetsu means "river from marsh" in Ainu language, and in Japanese, it is called "Tōbetsu Gawa (river)". Low mountains occupy the northern area of the municipality. The southern area is a part of the Ishikari Plains.
Sapporo, the largest city of Hokkaido, lies southwest of Tōbetsu. The large river of Ishikari divided Tōbetsu from Sapporo until 1934 when the Sasshō Line railroad connected the two cities. Several more bridges built in the latter half of the 20th century have reduced the traffic obstacle. Tōbetsu has produced rice and, recently, flowers. Residential buildings are increasing modestly because of their better access to Sapporo.
History[edit]
- 1902 - Tōbetsu village was founded.
- 1947 - Tōbetsu village became Tōbetsu town.
Sister cities[edit]
Leksand, Dalarna, Sweden (since 1987)[2]
Osaki, Miyagi (since 2000)- Uwajima, Ehime (since 2009)
Education[edit]
University[edit]
High schools[edit]
- Hokkaido Tobetsu High School
Transportation[edit]
Mascot[edit]
Tōbetsu's mascot is Tobenosuke (とべのすけ) who is a 5-year-old Eurasian tree sparrow who lives in the forests of Tōbetsu. Not only is he is a Jidaigeki actor, but he also has samurai ancestors that belong to the Date clan. Despite his age, he will arm himself with a golden katana if anyone tries to mess with an innocent. He wears a kimono made from an annual baby's breath with an obe made from an Asian white birch and a green and gold kabuto with the kanji "tō" (当) painted on it as good luck. He also wears white war paint around his eyes to strike fear amongst his enemies. As a result, he is mistaken for a ural owl. His birthday is October 2. He is designed by Yasuka Arai.[3]
Notable people from Tōbetsu[edit]
- Tatsunori Arai, football player
See also[edit]
References[edit]
External links[edit]
Media related to Tōbetsu, Hokkaidō at Wikimedia Commons- Official Website (in Japanese)
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