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{{Expand Japanese|date=September 2022}}
{{Infobox city Japan
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| name= Tobetsu
| name = Tōbetsu
| JapaneseName= 当別町
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| settlement_type=Town
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| district= [[Ishikari District, Hokkaido|Ishikari]]
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| mayor= Masaki Miyaji
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| bird= [[Ural owl]]
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| city_hall_address= 58-9 Shirakabacho, Tobetsu, Hokkaido
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| subdivision_name3 = [[Ishikari District, Hokkaido|Ishikari]]
| city_hall_postal_code= 061-0292
| leader_title = Mayor
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| leader_name = Masaki Miyaji
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| population_as_of = July 31, 2023
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{{nihongo|'''Tōbetsu'''|当別町|Tōbetsu-chō}} is a [[List of towns in Japan|town]] located in [[Ishikari District, Hokkaido|Ishikari District]], [[Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari]], [[Hokkaido]], [[Japan]].


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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]].
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As of 2008, the town has an estimated [[population]] of 19,330 and a [[population density|density]] of 46 persons per km². The total area is 422.71&nbsp;km².


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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&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>.
{{stack|[[File:TobetsuChoYakuba2005-3b.jpg|thumb|240px|right|Tōbetsu Town Office (March 2005)]]}}


==Geography==
==Geography==
Located on the north part of Ishikari Subprefecture of Hokkaido, the shape of the municipality is elongated 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.
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 on 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 20th century have further reduced the traffic obstacle. Tōbetsu has produced rice and recently flowers. Residential buildings are increasing modestly because of its better access to Sapporo.
[[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==
==History==
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==Transportation==
==Transportation==
* [[Sasshō Line]]: [[Ishikari-Futomi Station|Ishikari-Futomi]] - [[Ishikari-Tōbetsu Station|Ishikari-Tōbetsu]] - [[Hokkaidō-Iryōdaigaku Station|Hokkaidō-Iryōdaigaku]] - [[Ishikari-Kanazawa Station|Ishikari-Kanazawa]] - [[Moto-Nakagoya Station|Moto-Nakagoya]] - [[Nakagoya Station|Nakagoya]]
* [[Sasshō Line]]: [[Ishikari-Futomi Station|Ishikari-Futomi]] - [[Ishikari-Tōbetsu Station|Ishikari-Tōbetsu]] - [[Hokkaidō-Iryōdaigaku Station|Hokkaidō-Iryōdaigaku]]

== Mascot ==
[[File:Tobenosuke.png|thumb|left|200px|Tobenosuke, the town's mascot]]
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>

==Notable people from Tōbetsu==
* [[Tatsunori Arai]], [[Association football|football]] player


==See also==
==See also==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{Commons category-inline|Tobetsu, Hokkaido|Tōbetsu, Hokkaidō}}
*{{Commons category-inline|Tobetsu, Hokkaido|Tōbetsu, Hokkaidō}}
*[http://www.town.tobetsu.hokkaido.jp/ Official website] {{ja icon}}
*[http://www.town.tobetsu.hokkaido.jp/ Official Website] {{in lang|ja}}


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Revision as of 03:49, 17 April 2024

Tōbetsu
当別町
Town
Tōbetsu Town Office (March 2005)
Tōbetsu Town Office (March 2005)
Flag of Tōbetsu
Flag
Official seal of Tōbetsu
Seal
Location of Tōbetsu in Hokkaido (Ishikari Subprefecture)
Location of Tōbetsu in Hokkaido (Ishikari Subprefecture)
Tōbetsu is located in Japan
Tōbetsu
Tōbetsu
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 43°13′N 141°31′E / 43.217°N 141.517°E / 43.217; 141.517
CountryJapan
RegionHokkaido
PrefectureHokkaido (Ishikari Subprefecture)
DistrictIshikari
Government
 • MayorMasaki Miyaji
Area
 • Total422.86 km2 (163.27 sq mi)
Population
 (July 31, 2023)
 • Total15,347
 • Density36/km2 (94/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
City hall address58-9 Shirakabacho, Tobetsu, Hokkaido
061-0292
Websitewww.town.tobetsu.hokkaido.jp
Symbols
BirdUral owl
FlowerGypsophila elegans
TreeBetula 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

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

  • 1902 - Tōbetsu village was founded.
  • 1947 - Tōbetsu village became Tōbetsu town.

Sister cities

Education

University

High schools

  • Hokkaido Tobetsu High School

Transportation

Mascot

Tobenosuke, the town's mascot

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

See also

References

  1. ^ Profile of Tobetsu
  2. ^ Sister cities of Tobetsu
  3. ^ "当別町イメージキャラクター「とべのすけ」". Tōbetsu.

External links


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