Tsukigata, Rural town in Sorachi Subprefecture, Japan.
Tsukigata extends over 151 square kilometers of land in eastern Sorachi, featuring agricultural fields surrounded by natural Hokkaido landscapes.
The town received its name from Kiyoshi Tsukigata, who served as the first warden of Kabato Prison established in 1881.
The Tsukigata Prison Museum, established in 1983, preserves local history through exhibitions and documents about the penal system development.
Local agricultural production focuses on rice cultivation, cut flowers, melons, watermelons, and tomatoes that supply regional markets.
The town produces special watermelon varieties called Godzilla egg and Dynamite, which have become recognized agricultural products of the region.
Location: Sorachi Subprefecture
Location: Kabato district
Inception: April 1, 1906
Shares border with: Bibai, Iwamizawa, Shinshinotsu, Tobetsu, Urausu
Website: http://town.tsukigata.hokkaido.jp
GPS coordinates: 43.33839,141.66950
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:53
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