Yubari City

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Yubari City, in the Sorachi region of central Hokkaido, was once a booming coal-mining town that fueled Japan's postwar economic miracle — at its peak, the population exceeded 120,000. After the energy revolution drove mine closures and left the city in financial crisis, Yubari has been rebuilding itself as a destination of resilience and reinvention. Yubari melon is world-famous as Japan's most luxurious gift melon, fetching extraordinary prices at auction. The Coal History Village and Coal Museum bring the mining era vividly to life, while film-related sites like the 'Yellow Handkerchief Memories Square' celebrate the city's long-running international fantastic film festival. Lake Shuparo's sweeping mountain scenery adds natural beauty to this storied city's appeal.

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Yubari City

Address: 1-35 Honcho, Yubari, Hokkaido 068-0423 Japan
Website: https://yubari-kankou.com/
Operator: Yubari City Tourism Association

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