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The Municipality of Mikasa has a population of 13,000 and is blessed
with an abundance of greenery and pure, natural water.
It is a necessity in today's world to protect the natural environment, and with the idea of preserving nature and the lifestyle of its citizens in mind, the Municipality of Mikasa has developed into a clean city that has facilities for sorting refuse and for making oil out of waste plastics. Mikasa has also established a recycling system that does not include incineration.
Mikasa is also endowed with plentiful natural resources. The entire municipal area has an abundance of coal and fossils and is world-renowned for its ammonite fossils, which are frequently found in the stratum of the Mesozoic Cretaceous period. Mikasa makes an invaluable contribution to the field of geology with the many fossils of ancient life forms including incredibly rare ammonite fossils that are preserved and on display in the Municipal Museum of Mikasa.
Mikasa has a mild climate year-round and in the summer, farmers produce many sweet melons and watermelons.
The Municipality of Mikasa is full of caring where people live in
harmony with nature.
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The Municipal Museum of Mikasa is also known as the "Museum
of Fossils". This world-renowned collection includes the
majority of the Mesozoic Cretaceous period ammonite fossil
types discovered in Japan. There are plenty of fossils that
are preserved in excellent condition. There is also an exhibition
that includes fossils of large carnivores reptile and various
types of historical documentation. An open-air museum allows
one to actually see with one's own eyes a cross-section
of earth that is 100 million years old. |
Arguably one of the popular folk songs in Japan, the "Hokkaido
Bon Song" was originally created in Mikasa. Even beginners
will catch on quickly to the light rhythm of the bell, flute
and drums of the "Hokkaido Bon Dance." Many people come
to Mikasa every August to enjoy the "Hokkaido Bon Song"
and the "Hokkaido Bon Dance." |
The Mikasa Railway Memorial Village & Museum was created
to preserve the historical and cultural heritage of the
Horonai Railway Line, which is the third oldest railway
line in this country. The exhibition includes the actual
steam locomotive 'SL#304' as well as other locomotives and
carriages, which played an active role in Mikasa's history.
Its indoor exhibition includes various precious historical
documents pertaining to this railway. |
The Mikasa Industrial Complex is situated one kilometer
from the Mikasa Interchange on the Douo Expressway. It boasts
convenient and easy access to major cities, as it is only
about 30 minutes from Sapporo and 55 minutes from the New
Chitose Airport. This location is ideal. The surrounding
area is rich in nature and Lake Katsurazawa provides more
than enough water for industrial production.
Land area Total: 123.6 ha Industrial use: approx. 109.9
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