Toyotomi, Town in Soya Subprefecture, Japan
Toyotomi is a town in northwestern Hokkaido featuring flat plains and mountain areas that slope toward the Sea of Japan. The landscape blends farmland with forests and natural waterways spread across the region.
The territory was part of Teshio Province starting in 1868 under the Matsumae Domain before passing through different administrative structures. These transitions shaped how the region developed as part of Hokkaido.
The name comes from an Ainu word meaning a river full of fish, showing how the area's history is tied to the indigenous people who lived here long ago.
The town is accessible by JR Hokkaido's Soya Main Line and National Route 40, making it reachable by train and car. Local services including schools are available despite its rural location.
The area is known for its dairy farming, which forms a major part of the local economy and shapes daily life and the landscape. Large herds of cattle are a common sight throughout the region.
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