Rikubetsu, Agricultural town in Tokachi Subprefecture, Japan
Rikubetsu sits on the edge of Tokachi Plain at an altitude of 207 meters, covering 608 square kilometers of land in eastern Hokkaido.
The settlement transformed from a small farming community into an official town in 1923, receiving its administrative division status in September 1953.
Two official town mascots, Shibare-kun and Tsurara-chan, represent the connection between Rikubetsu's cold climate and international cultural exchange through their origin stories.
Local transportation networks connect Rikubetsu with major Hokkaido cities, requiring approximately four hours by car from Sapporo through eastern regional roads.
Temperature measurements in Rikubetsu reach minus 33.2 degrees Celsius during winter, establishing this location as the coldest inhabited area in Japan.
Location: Tokachi Subprefecture
Location: Ashoro district
Inception: April 1, 1923
Shares border with: Ashoro, Oketo, Kunneppu, Tsubetsu
Website: https://rikubetsu.jp
GPS coordinates: 43.46892,143.74736
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:36
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