Makubetsu, Rural town in Tokachi Subprefecture, Japan.
Makubetsu extends across 340 square kilometers of land between farmlands and forests in the eastern region of Hokkaido prefecture.
The municipal administration of Makubetsu started in 1906, leading to its official recognition as a Japanese town in September 1946.
The town maintains strong agricultural traditions with numerous farming activities that shape the local community and its seasonal celebrations.
Makubetsu contains ten dedicated park golf courses, making it an accessible destination for sports enthusiasts traveling through Hokkaido.
The town created Pao-kun, a blue elephant mascot inspired by Naumann's elephants, which represents the local identity since 1997.
Location: Tokachi Subprefecture
Location: Nakagawa district
Inception: April 1, 1906
Shares border with: Obihiro, Ikeda, Toyokoro, Otofuke, Sarabetsu, Taiki
Website: https://town.makubetsu.lg.jp
GPS coordinates: 42.90853,143.35606
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:40
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