is a village located in Ishikari, Hokkaido, Japan.

As of July 31, 2023 the village had an estimated population of 2,833 and a population density of 36.3 persons per km<sup>2</sup>. The total area is 78.04&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>.

Geography

Shinshinotsu is the smallest and the only village in Ishikari Subprefecture. Ishikari River flows the east of the village.

Neighbouring multiples

  • Ishikari Subprefecture
  • Ebetsu
  • Tobetsu
  • Sorachi Subprefecture
  • Iwamizawa
  • Tsukigata

Climate

History

  • 1895: Shinshinotsu village split off from Shinotsu village (now a part of Ebetsu).
  • 1915: Shinshinotsu village became a Second Class village.

Mascot

thumb|left|110px|Okome-chan, the village's mascot

Shinshinotsu's mascot is who is a snowball. It wears a hat that resembles the observatory on Shinotsu Park. Its lips are pink as a result of the side effects of drinking doburoku sake. It cannot drink this sake without rice and side dishes. When people look at it, it reminds them of a rice bowl. Its charm point is its eyes and people can move its eyebrows. Its birthday is August 8. Its goal is to have a depiction of itself on the village's welcome sign.

Friendship city

  • Yubetsu, Hokkaido

References

  • Official Website