Chippubetsu, HokkaidoChippubetsu is a town located in Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.WWW Official SiteDemographicsPer Japanese census data, the population of Chippubetsu has declined by roughly 50 percent over the past half-century.CultureMascotChippubetsu's mascot is Chibel-kun. He is a scarecrow with a cape. He usually attends not only events held in Chippubetsu but events outside of the town. His hat can tell time.