Tsubetsu, Hokkaido

Tsubetsu (津別町) is a town located in Okhotsk Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.

As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 5,011 and a population density of 7 persons per km2. The total area is 716.60 km2.

History

 * 1919: Tsubetsu Village founded, split from Bihoro Village (now Town).
 * 1921: Part of Bihoro Village incorporated.
 * 1946: Tsubetsu Village becomes Tsubetsu Town.

Mascot
Tsubetsu's mascot is Maruta-kun (まる太くん). He is an honest and energetic mizunara wood log bear kamuy who likes to play rugby. As such, he trains rugby players from all over the world.