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Ishikari Subprefecture, Administrative division in Ishikari Subprefecture, Japan

Description

The Ishikari Subprefecture is an administrative region in Hokkaido comprising several towns and cities across northern Hokkaido. It encompasses both coastal areas and inland zones with mixed urban and rural communities.

History

The region formed through administrative divisions in Japan's Meiji era as the country modernized its local structures. It underwent several changes in composition, including municipalities gaining city status at different points.

Culture

The administrative region maintains records of both Japanese municipal systems and indigenous Ainu territorial classifications across its northern Hokkaido jurisdiction.

Practical

The region is readily accessible via Hokkaido's main transportation routes and contains several train stations and bus services for local travel. You will find shops, museums, and local services spread across the town centers of its individual communities.

Did you know?

The district experienced a reduction in size when Ishikari Town gained city status in 1996, marking a change in the administrative boundaries.

Location
Capital city
Sapporo
Shares border with
Iburi Subprefecture, Sorachi Subprefecture, Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Rumoi Subprefecture
GPS coordinates
43.06454,141.34579
Latest update
December 17, 2025 10:13

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