Urausu, Hokkaido

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Urausu (浦臼町, Urausu-chō) is a town located in Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.

Urausu
浦臼町
Town
Urausu town office
Urausu town office
Flag of Urausu
Official seal of Urausu
Location of Urausu in Hokkaido (Sorachi Subprefecture)
Location of Urausu in Hokkaido (Sorachi Subprefecture)
Urausu is located in Japan
Urausu
Urausu
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 43°26′N 141°49′E / 43.433°N 141.817°E / 43.433; 141.817
CountryJapan
RegionHokkaido
PrefectureHokkaido (Sorachi Subprefecture)
DistrictKabato
Area
 • Total101.08 km2 (39.03 sq mi)
Population
 (September 30, 2016)
 • Total1,983
 • Density20/km2 (51/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
Websitewww.town.urausu.hokkaido.jp

As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 1,983, and a density of 19.5 persons per km2. The total area is 101.08 km2.

Culture

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Mascot

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Usuko Ne-san, the town's mascot

Urausu's mascot is Usuko Ne-san (臼子ねぇさん). She is a wine barrel. Due to this, she wears make up to hide cracks. She is known for saying "my blood is flowing with wine!" (私の血はワインが流れている!). She is usually assisted by U-chan (う~ちゃん, U ~-chan) and Urapai (ウラパイ).[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ "臼子ねぇさん". Japan Local-Characters Association.
  2. ^ "浦臼町イメージキャラクターの使用について". Urausu.
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