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Fukagawa, Agricultural city in Hokkaido, Japan.

Fukagawa is a city on the Ishikari Plain in Hokkaido, shaped by wide rice fields and fruit orchards set against a mountainous backdrop. The city's layout follows the agricultural landscape, with rural land forming the core of the local economy and daily life.

The settlement began between 1895 and 1896 when colonists established farms in the region. The area gained official city status in 1963 after the agricultural infrastructure had developed across several decades.

Sakurayama Park draws residents and visitors during spring for the Citizens' Cherry Blossom Festival, celebrating local traditions.

The city connects to larger urban areas through the Hokkaido Expressway and Hakodate Main Line, with regular train and bus services running to Sapporo. Visitors can reach the surrounding agricultural areas and local facilities with straightforward transportation options.

The Taishō Canal system draws water from the Ishikari River to irrigate the rice fields, making the area one of Hokkaido's major rice production zones. This historic waterway demonstrates how water management shaped the region's agricultural success.

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Location
Inception
May 1, 1963
Reference
012289
Shares border with
Asahikawa, Ashibetsu, Akabira, Takikawa, Obira, Moseushi, Chippubetsu, Numata, Horokanai
GPS coordinates
43.72325,142.05358
Latest update
December 17, 2025 07:59
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