Moseushi, Hokkaido

Summary

Moseushi (妹背牛町, Moseushi-chō) is a town located in Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.

Moseushi
妹背牛町
Town
Moseushi town hall
Moseushi town hall
Flag of Moseushi
Official seal of Moseushi
Location of Moseushi in Hokkaido (Sorachi Subprefecture)
Location of Moseushi in Hokkaido (Sorachi Subprefecture)
Moseushi is located in Japan
Moseushi
Moseushi
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 43°42′N 141°58′E / 43.700°N 141.967°E / 43.700; 141.967
CountryJapan
RegionHokkaido
PrefectureHokkaido (Sorachi Subprefecture)
DistrictUryū
Area
 • Total48.55 km2 (18.75 sq mi)
Population
 (September 30, 2016)
 • Total3,134
 • Density65/km2 (170/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
Websitewww.town.moseushi.hokkaido.jp

As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 3,134. The total area is 48.55 km2.

Culture edit

Mascot edit

 
Utchi, the town's mascot

Moseushi's mascot is Utchi (ウッチー). She is a farmer cow. She usually is assisted by Aimo-chan (あいもちゃん), Ushimaru (牛丸) and an unnamed bathing cow.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ "しキャラクター". Moseushi.

External links edit

  • Official Website (in Japanese)