Akiya in Kamikawa (Teshio) District, Hokkaido

Kamikawa (Teshio) District covers the towns of Wassamu, Kenbuchi and Shimokawa in northern Hokkaido, an area of farmland and managed forests along the upper Teshio River. Shimokawa is known for its forestry-based sustainable town planning, while Wassamu is famous for pumpkins and cold-climate agriculture. The district offers a quiet rural lifestyle within reach of Asahikawa and Nayoro.