Rishiri, Hokkaido

Rishiri is a town located on Rishiri Island in Sōya Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 2,169 and a density of 28 persons per km². The total area is 76.49 km².
Rishiri Airport is located in nearby Rishirifuji.

WWW town.rishiri.hokkaido.jp

Geography

Rishiri is located on the western portion of Rishiri Island, facing the Sea of Japan. Mount Rishiri, at 1721m, is located on the border with Rishirifuji.

Neighbouring municipalities

Demographics

Per Japanese census data, the population of Rishiri has declined in recent decades.

Education

Primary schools
*Kutsugata Elementary School
*Senhōshi Elementary School
*Shinminato Elementary School
Junior high schools
*Kutsugata Junior High School
*Senhōshi Junior High School
High schools
*Rishiri High School

Mascot

Rishiri's mascot is Rishirin, who is a bright and energetic kelp with a Mount Rishiri motif. She helps Lip-kun and Lip-chan and Atsumon research the nature of Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park. Her favorite foods are sea urchins and kelp. She was unveiled in 2011.