Iwanai Town is a beautiful, historic port town with a population of about 13,000, located in the West Shakotan region of Hokkaido. It boasts a scenic landscape with views of the deep blue Sea of Japan and Mount Iwanai of the Niseko mountain range, and is easily accessible, approximately a two-hour drive from Sapporo City and about an hour and fifteen minutes from Otaru City. The town once prospered greatly from the herring fishing boom, and its rich history and culture are still alive today.

Due to the influence of the Tsushima Current, the climate is relatively mild for Hokkaido, with cool summers making for a very comfortable environment. The natural landscape is beautiful with changing expressions throughout the four seasons. From the fresh green foliage of spring, the refreshing blue sea of summer, the brilliant autumn colors of the mountains, to the silent, silver world of winter, you can experience the dynamic charm of the great outdoors all year round.

Its key industries are fishing, marine product processing, and agriculture, making it a treasure trove of appealing foods blessed with the bounty of the sea and mountains. A wide variety of products are available, including its specialty asparagus, fresh sea urchin, and traditional cod roe. The town is also rich in tourist attractions. There is a campground overlooking the Sea of Japan, a ski resort where you can enjoy the finest powder snow, and Mount Iwanai for hiking, making it a wonderful town where you can fully enjoy the great outdoors in various ways to your heart's content.