Teshikaga, Hokkaido

Teshikaga (弟子屈町) is a town located in Kushiro Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of October 2020, the town has an estimated population of 6,955 and a density of 9.0 persons per km2. The total area is 774.53 km2.

Tourist attractions in the town include Lake Mashū (Ainu: Kamuy-to), Lake Kussharo (Ainu: Kutcar or Kutcaro) and Kawayu Onsen.

History

 * 1923: Teshikaga Village is formed.
 * 1947: Teshikaga Village becomes Techikaga Town.

Notable people from Teshikaga

 * Taiho Koki - sumo wrestler (born on Sakhalin but moved to Teshikaga aged 5)
 * Kotogatake Koichi - sumo wrestler