Iwamizawa (岩見沢市, Iwamizawa-shi) is a city in Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.

As of July 31, 2023, the city had an estimated population of 75,949 and the density of 158 persons per km2.

[2] The name of "Iwamizawa" is derived from Japanese word "Yuamisawa" (浴澤).Yuami (浴) and sawa (澤) means "Bathing" and "A swamp".

Precipitation is significant throughout the year, but is heaviest from August to October.

He is assisted by Kuri-chan (クリちゃん) who is a female squirrel from Kurisawa.