Hiroo Town
Eastern Hokkaido
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Town of premium seafood and the authorized Santa Land
Population：5,900
Hiroo Town, located at the southernmost tip of the Tokachi region, is a beautiful coastal town with a population of about 7,000. Bordered by the Pacific Ocean and the Hidaka Mountains, it boasts rich natural landscapes. The town's thriving fishing industry brings in abundant seafood, including Japan's top catch of shishamo smelt and delicious hairy crabs. Recognized by Oslo, Norway, as the first authorized Santa Land outside of Norway, Hiroo transforms into a romantic, illuminated wonderland during the Christmas season.
