Shintoku, Rural town in Tokachi Subprefecture, Japan.
Shintoku is a town in Tokachi region situated across farmland and valleys on Hokkaido's central landscape. Mountains surround the settlement, and forests connect it to the broader natural geography of the area.
The settlement was established as an administrative entity in 1915 and officially recognized as a town in 1933. This period marked its transition from a rural area to a formal municipality.
Soba noodles are deeply tied to local food culture and appear throughout the town's daily life and celebrations. Mountains and rural traditions shape how residents connect with their surroundings.
The town is connected by roads to neighboring communities and larger cities across the region. Visitors should plan for different weather patterns depending on the season when visiting.
A bandy sports field here hosted Japan's first national championship of this winter sport in 2018. The facility remains a rare center for this sport in the country.
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