Tomamae, Hokkaido
Tomamae (苫前町, Tomamae-chō) is a town located in Rumoi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. It is typical of the small coastal towns that line the western coast of Hokkaido.
Tomamae
苫前町 | |
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Town | |
 Sunset over Tomamae | |
 Flag  Seal | |
 Location of Tomamae in Hokkaido (Rumoi Subprefecture) | |
  Tomamae Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 44°18′N 141°39′E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Hokkaido |
| Prefecture | Hokkaido (Rumoi Subprefecture) |
| District | Tomamae |
| Area | |
| • Total | 454.50 km2 (175.48 sq mi) |
| Population (September 30, 2016) | |
| • Total | 3,261 |
| • Density | 7.2/km2 (19/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
| Website | www |
| Symbols | |
| Flower | Corydalis ambigua |
| Tree | Sorbus commixta |
Demographics
As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 3,261 and a density of 7.2 persons per km². The total area is 454.50 km².
Tourism
Tomamae is famous for its windmills which dot the countryside. It is also famous for its brown bear. In 1915, a huge bear attacked the village and killed 7 people. The Bear Museum, just off route 232 has many interesting exhibits and a 40-minute film reconstructing the attack.
The town festival is at the beginning of July, and at the end of February they have a kite competition and festival (though it is usually very cold).
See also
External links
Media related to Tomamae, Hokkaidō at Wikimedia Commons- Official Website (in Japanese)
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