Shiranuka, Fishing and farming town in Kushiro Subprefecture, Japan
Shiranuka extends over 196 square kilometers of land, featuring forests, rivers, and two sand beaches along the Pacific Ocean coast.
The settlement originated in 1884 as a fishing village and received official town status in 1950 during the post-war administrative reorganization of Japan.
The name derives from Ainu language roots, referring to tidal movements across rocky shores, reflecting the indigenous heritage of Hokkaido.
The town maintains educational facilities from kindergarten through high school, while Route 38 connects residents to larger urban centers in Hokkaido.
Local cuisine incorporates Sika deer meat and fresh seafood caught daily from the Pacific waters that border the eastern edge of town.
Location: Kushiro Subprefecture
Location: Shiranuka district
Inception: April 1, 1915
Website: https://www.town.shiranuka.lg.jp/
Shares border with: Kushiro, Ashoro, Honbetsu, Urahoro
Website: https://town.shiranuka.lg.jp
GPS coordinates: 42.95617,144.07181
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:22
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