Kamisunagawa, town in Sorachi district, Hokkaido, Japan
Kamisunagawa is a small town in the Sorachi region of Hokkaido Prefecture in northern Japan. It features flat terrain with gentle hills and farmland, where simple houses and narrow streets define the character of the community.
Kamisunagawa was officially established as a town in 1949 when neighboring communities merged together. Since then, it has developed as a rural community, growing slowly while maintaining its agricultural and local craftsmanship traditions that continue today.
The name Kamisunagawa refers to a local waterway, reflecting residents' connection to the surrounding land. Community gatherings and seasonal festivals play a central role in daily life, where locally grown shiitake mushrooms and traditional foods bring people together around shared meals and celebrations.
The town is easy to navigate, with short distances that most residents cover on foot or by bicycle. Public transportation connects it conveniently to nearby stations and towns, making arrival and exploration straightforward.
The town is home to a space research testing facility that simulates low gravity conditions, making it an important location for space missions. Additionally, since 1980 it has maintained a sister city relationship with Sparwood in Canada, an unusual international partnership between two small communities on different continents.
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