Shimokawa, Hokkaido

Shimokawa (下川町, Shimokawa-chō) is a town located in Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.

Shimokawa is 90% forest: primarily oak, white birch, larch, and pine trees.

Shimokawa's seasonal snowfall can begin as early as November and continue through to April.

Though it is generally shorter than an average summer season, June–August sees temperatures reach as high as 30 °C.

After an area of the forest is harvested for lumber, it is always replanted with baby trees by the Forestry Union.

She is a curious yet hard working forest rabbit who spreads good virtues.

She is responsible for preserving the Banri No Chojo wall with masonry skills but she also good at making ice candles.

When she is on breaks, she usually watches ski jumping (and other events that she loves) and relax at Gomi Onsen.

Morena's Indian Curry
Shimokawa Junior High School
Shimokawa's Ice Candle Festival (2021)
A 'heart' display at 2021's Ice Candle Festival
Shimorin, the town's mascot