Mikasa, Mining heritage city in central Hokkaido, Japan
Located in the Sorachi Subprefecture, Mikasa spans 302 square kilometers with mountains on three sides and Lake Katsurazawa on the eastern border.
The discovery of coal deposits in 1868 transformed Mikasa from Ichikishiri village into an industrial center, leading to the construction of Hokkaido's first railway in 1882.
The Hokkai-bon-odori festival in August features traditional dance performances accompanied by the locally created Hokkai-bon-uta song, drawing visitors from across Japan.
Visitors can access the city via the Dō-Ō Expressway, which connects Mikasa to major cities Asahikawa and Sapporo through the Mikasa Interchange.
The Mikasa City Museum displays the Yezosaurus mikasaensis fossil, a prehistoric marine reptile discovered in the local geological formations.
Location: Hokkaido
Inception: April 1, 1906
Shares border with: Bibai, Ashibetsu, Iwamizawa, Yubari
Website: https://city.mikasa.hokkaido.jp
GPS coordinates: 43.24567,141.87525
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:22
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