This home page provides you with information on the Okhotsk
area in Hokkaido,the northernmost part of japan.
1.Nineteen Cities, Towns
and Villages in the Okhotsk Area
| Information on the municipalities |
| All 19 cities, towns and villages
in this area are trying hard to develop their own unique personalities. |
| Oumu-cho |
Okoppe-cho |
Nishiokoppe-cho |
Monbetsu-shi |
| Takinoue-cho |
Kamiyubetsu-cho |
Yubetsu-cho |
Saroma-cho |
| Engaru-cho |
Oketo-cho |
Kunneppu-cho |
Kitami-shi |
| Abashiri-shi |
Ozora-cho |
Bihoro-cho |
Tsubetsu-cho |
| Koshimizu-cho |
Kiyosato-cho |
Shari-cho |
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2.Profile of the Okhotsk Area
| Location |
Area |
Population |
| The Okhotsk area is located in the northernmost
tip of Japan, the northeastern part of Hokkaido. |
There are 19 municipalities (cities, towns
and villages) with a total area of 10,689 square kilometers.
|
The population of the area is approximately
350,000 but it has gradually been decreasing since its peak
in the 35th year of Showa (1960). |
| Climate |
Nature |
History |
| The characteristics of the climate are little
rainfall, with an annual average of about 810 V, and a great
number of daylight hours all through the year. |
The natural environment here is deservedly
called the "treasure house of nature" even when compared
to the many other beautiful places in Japan. |
There are many historical remains throughout
the area which demonstrate the history of Okhotsk. |
| Industry |
Tourism |
Transportation |
| The major industry is agriculture, mainly
farming and dairy farming, forestry and fisheries. |
All year round many tourists visit the Okhotsk
area where beautiful nature has been well preserved. |
Construction of transportation infrastructure
in the Okhotsk area is now under way at a high speed for
the 21st century. |
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