Iwanai, Coastal town in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Japan
The town of Iwanai extends over 70.64 square kilometers along the western coast of Hokkaido, featuring both mountainous terrain and sea access points.
Iwanai developed from a seasonal fishing location in 1450 to an established village in the mid-18th century, with its official founding date recorded in 1751.
The local residents of Iwanai maintain a distinct fisherman dialect that differentiates their speech patterns from other Japanese speakers in the region.
The town contains multiple sushi establishments, fishing facilities, and winter sports areas, with regular connections to neighboring municipalities in the Shiribeshi region.
A significant fire in 1954 transformed the town architecture from traditional wooden structures to a more western style, while preserving religious buildings.
Location: Shiribeshi Subprefecture
Location: Iwanai district
Inception: July 1, 1900
Shares border with: Kyowa, Rankoshi
Website: https://town.iwanai.hokkaido.jp
GPS coordinates: 42.97978,140.51456
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:04
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