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Kitami

Kitami is a city located in the Okhotsk Subprefecture of Hokkaido, Japan. It sits on the Kitami Plain in northern Hokkaido and serves as an administrative and economic center for the region. The area has a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers, and substantial seasonal variation.

Historically, the region was inhabited by the Ainu before incorporation into modern Japan. Modern settlement began

Education and research facilities in Kitami include the Kitami Institute of Technology, which provides engineering and

In terms of transportation, Kitami is served by the Sekihoku Main Line of Hokkaido’s rail network, linking

in
the
late
19th
century,
and
Kitami
developed
through
the
amalgamation
of
nearby
towns
and
villages
in
the
20th
century.
Today,
the
city
acts
as
a
regional
hub
for
agriculture,
forestry,
and
light
manufacturing.
It
is
known
for
its
horticultural
industry
and
related
research
activities
that
support
crop
production
and
agricultural
technology.
applied
sciences
programs,
along
with
other
institutions
serving
the
local
population.
The
city
supports
a
range
of
cultural
and
educational
activities
tied
to
its
regional
identity.
it
with
Asahikawa
and
Abashiri,
along
with
a
network
of
national
and
prefectural
roads
that
connect
the
city
with
surrounding
municipalities.
The
Kitami
area
offers
outdoor
and
cultural
attractions,
including
hot
springs,
parks,
and
museums
focusing
on
local
history
and
nature.
The
city
collaborates
with
neighboring
municipalities
within
the
Okhotsk
Subprefecture
to
promote
regional
development
and
tourism.