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Overview (History, Features, Attractions) Hosooka Observatory is a famous viewpoint in Kushiro City, Hokkaido, offering a panoramic view of the Kushiro Wetlands. The large meandering Kushiro River and the vast marshland spread out below, creating a captivating landscape that changes with the seasons. The early morning fog (Morning Mist) is particularly...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Washo Market is a local public wholesale market and shopping district located in the center of Kushiro City, Hokkaido. With the development of fishing and distribution after the war, it grew into the local kitchen, and is now a popular spot for tourists. It is especially popular for its "Kattedon" (rice bowls).

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Nusamai Bridge is a representative bridge over the Kushiro River that flows through downtown Kushiro, Hokkaido, and is one of the city's landmarks. Its name, "Nusamai," is said to be derived from the Ainu language, and remains a name connected to the region's history and nature.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) The Kushiro Wetlands are one of Japan's largest wetlands, located in eastern Hokkaido, centered around Kushiro City. The vast wetlands were formed by post-glacial topographical changes and years of vegetation accumulation, creating a unique landscape with meandering rivers of various sizes. The area is home to a rare ecological...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Lake Akan is a caldera lake located in Kushiro City, Hokkaido, and is one of the central tourist destinations in Akan-Mashu National Park (an area that now includes Akan-Mashu Prefectural Natural Park). A hot spring town (Lake Akan Onsen) spreads along the lakeside, and the surrounding active volcano, Mount Meakan, is a popular spot for sightseeing.