Tsubetsu, Hokkaido

Tsubetsu is a town located in Okhotsk Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 5,011 and a population density of 7 persons per km². The total area is 716.60 km².

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History

1919: Tsubetsu Village founded, split from Bihoro Village.
1921: Part of Bihoro Village incorporated.
1946: Tsubetsu Village becomes Tsubetsu Town.

Mascot

Tsubetsu's mascot is Maruta-kun. He is an honest and energetic mizunara wood log bear kamuy who likes to play rugby. As such, he trains rugby players from all over the world.