Teshikaga, Hokkaido
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| Teshikaga 弟子屈町 |
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| Location of Teshikaga in Hokkaido (Kushiro Subprefecture) Location of Teshikaga in Hokkaido (Kushiro Subprefecture) |
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| Country | Japan |
| Region | Hokkaido |
| Prefecture | Hokkaido (Kushiro Subprefecture) |
| District | Kawakami |
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| • Total | 774.53 km2 (299.05 sq mi) |
| Population (December 31, 2007) | |
| • Total | 8,690 |
| • Density | 11/km2 (29/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| Website | www |
Teshikaga (弟子屈町 Teshikaga-chō?) is a town located in Kawakami District, Kushiro Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of December 31, 2007 it has an estimated population of 8,690 and an area of 774.53 km².
Famous tourist attractions in the town include Lake Mashu (Ainu: Kamuy-to), Lake Kussharo (Ainu: Kuccharo) and Kawayu Onsen. The climate is so cold that diamond dust can be seen in winter.
History
- 1923 Teshikaga Village is formed.
- 1943 Teshikaga Village becomes Techikaga Town.
Famous persons
- Taihō Koki - sumo wrestler
Gallery
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1974 Japan Lake Masshu.jpg
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130713 Lake Kussharo Teshikaga Hokkaido Japan01s5.jpg
External links
Media related to Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. at Wikimedia Commons- Official website (Japanese)
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