Nemuro City
Eastern Hokkaido
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Easternmost city of rich nature, saury, and Hanasaki crab
Population：22,500
Nemuro City, the easternmost point of mainland Japan, faces the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Okhotsk. Famous as a major fishery hub, it boasts Japan's top catch of Pacific saury and exquisite Hanasaki crabs. Food festivals celebrating these delicacies attract many visitors. From Cape Nosappu, the Northern Territories can be seen up close. The city is also home to Ramsar sites Lake Furen and Shunkunitai, a birdwatcher's paradise hosting around 330 wild bird species in a rare natural setting.
