Mikasa, Hokkaido
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Mikasa
三笠市 | |
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UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) | |
Symbols | |
• Tree | Japanese rowan |
• Flower | Chrysanthemum |
• Bird | White wagtail |
Phone number | 01267-2-3182 |
Address | 2 Saiwaichō, Mikasa-shi, Hokkaidō 068-2192 |
Website | http://www.city.mikasa.hokkaido.jp/ |
Mikasa (三笠市, Mikasa-shi) is a city located in Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of 1 October 2020, the city has an estimated population of 8,040, and the density of 27 persons per km2.
Geography
The total area is 302.64 km2. It is bordered on three sides by mountains, and on its east side is the man-made Lake Katsurazawa.
History
Mikasa is one of the birthplaces of the mining and railroad industries in Hokkaido, and the
Quite a few fossil specimens have also been collected there, particularly ammonites and the prehistoric marine reptile
- 1906 - Mikasayama village was founded.
- 1942 - Mikasayama village became Mikasa town.
- 1957 - Mikasa town became Mikasa city.
Education
High school
- Hokkaido Mikasa High School.
Transportation
Agriculture
Notable local products include
, and wine.Culture
Mascot
Mikasa's mascot is Ryuu-chan (りゅうちゃん, Ryū-chan). He is a 84,000,000-year-old yellow dinosaur.[2]
Personalities
- Tadashi Kawamata (b. 1953), artist
See also
References
- ^ Outline of Mikasa
- ^ "りゅうちゃんのプロフィール(三笠市)". Kawaii Hokkaido.
External links
Media related to Mikasa, Hokkaidō at Wikimedia Commons
- Official Website (in Japanese)