| 词条 | Kutchan, Hokkaido |
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| name= Kutchan | JapaneseName= 倶知安町 | settlement_type= Town | image_flag= Flag of Kutchan, Hokkaido.svg | image_symbol= Symbol of Kutchan, Hokkaido.svg | image_map= Kutchan in Hokkaido Prefecture Ja.svg | coordinates = {{coord|42|54|N|140|46|E|region:JP|display=inline,title}} | region= Hokkaido | prefecture= Hokkaido (Shiribeshi Subprefecture) | district= Abuta | mayor= | area_km2= 261.24 | population= 15,573 | population_as_of= April 30, 2017 | density_km2= auto | tree= Painted Maple | flower= Rhododendron | bird= | city_hall_address= 3-3 Kita-ichijō-higashi, Kutchan-chō, Abuta-gun, Hokkaidō | city_hall_postal_code= 044-0001 | website = {{URL|http://www.town.kutchan.hokkaido.jp/}} }}{{Nihongo|Kutchan|倶知安町|Kucchan-chō}} is a town located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. Kutchan lies slightly north of the volcano Mount Yōtei, and is approximately 50 kilometers west of Sapporo. The subprefecture government offices are located in this town, making it the capital of the subprefecture. As of April 30, 2017, the town has an estimated population of 15,573 and a population density of 60 persons per km².[1] The total area is {{convert|261.24|km2|abbr=on}}. Throughout Hokkaido, Kutchan is known for its proximity to the world famous Niseko powder snow region and for its production of quality potatoes and potato products. Among these products, Kutchan is most famous for manufacturing gosetsu-udon, a Japanese noodle made from potato flour. Jagata-kun, the skiing potato that is the cartoon mascot of Kutchan, indicates Kutchan's two most celebrated aspects. Jagata-kun roughly translates as, "little, fat potato boy". Geography
Neighboring municipalities
ClimateKutchan has the distinction of being one of the snowiest towns on earth with average annual snowfalls in excess of {{convert|10|m|ft|abbr=on}}. At only {{convert|176|m|ft|abbr=on}} above sea level the town receives greater amounts of snow than the world's leading ski areas such as Whistler, Aspen or Chamonix. Wintry weather lasts from early November through to early April with the snowiest month being January which averages {{convert|2.9|m|ft|abbr=on}}. January is also the coldest month averaging {{convert|-5.7|C|F|abbr=on}}. Kutchan has 4 very distinct seasons with reasonably short spring and autumn periods. The summer is mild with temperatures rarely getting above {{convert|30|C|F|abbr=on}} and the humidity that afflicts much of Asia at this time is only felt for a short period, usually in August. {{Weather box|width=auto|location = Kutchan, Hokkaido (1981–2010) |metric first = Y |single line = Y |Jan high C = −2.2 |Feb high C = −1.3 |Mar high C = 2.6 |Apr high C = 9.6 |May high C = 16.3 |Jun high C = 20.6 |Jul high C = 23.9 |Aug high C = 25.4 |Sep high C = 21.3 |Oct high C = 14.7 |Nov high C = 6.7 |Dec high C = 0.2 |Jan mean C = −5.7 |Feb mean C = −5.2 |Mar mean C = -1.4 |Apr mean C = 4.8 |May mean C = 10.7 |Jun mean C = 15.3 |Jul mean C = 19.2 |Aug mean C = 20.7 |Sep mean C = 15.9 |Oct mean C = 9.4 |Nov mean C = 2.8 |Dec mean C = −3.1 |Jan low C = −10.1 |Feb low C = −10.0 |Mar low C = −6.1 |Apr low C = 0.0 |May low C = 5.4 |Jun low C = 10.8 |Jul low C = 15.6 |Aug low C = 16.8 |Sep low C = 10.8 |Oct low C = 4.0 |Nov low C = −1.2 |Dec low C = −6.8 |year high C= 11.5 |year low C= 2.4 |year high F =52.3 |year low F = 35.7 |Jan record high C = 8.7 |Feb record high C = 10.4 |Mar record high C = 13.3 |Apr record high C = 23.8 |May record high C = 28.9 |Jun record high C = 32.5 |Jul record high C = 34.1 |Aug record high C = 34.4 |Sep record high C = 31.8 |Oct record high C = 23.7 |Nov record high C = 20.0 |Dec record high C = 12.5 |year record high C= 34.4 |Jan record low C = −35.7 |Feb record low C = −28.7 |Mar record low C = −28.8 |Apr record low C = −18.6 |May record low C = −4.8 |Jun record low C = 0.1 |Jul record low C = 4.6 |Aug record low C = 4.8 |Sep record low C = −1.3 |Oct record low C = −8.9 |Nov record low C = −22.0 |Dec record low C = −27.0 |year record low C= −35.7 |precipitation colour = green |Jan precipitation mm = 188.9 |Feb precipitation mm = 133.1 |Mar precipitation mm = 93.1 |Apr precipitation mm = 67.5 |May precipitation mm = 75.0 |Jun precipitation mm = 51.8 |Jul precipitation mm = 96.0 |Aug precipitation mm = 141.6 |Sep precipitation mm = 133.6 |Oct precipitation mm = 133.2 |Nov precipitation mm = 176.6 |Dec precipitation mm = 188.8 |year precipitation mm= 1477.1 |Jan snow cm = 291 |Feb snow cm = 226 |Mar snow cm = 148 |Apr snow cm = 34 |May snow cm = 0 |Jun snow cm = 0 |Jul snow cm = 0 |Aug snow cm = 0 |Sep snow cm = 0 |Oct snow cm = 4 |Nov snow cm = 105 |Dec snow cm = 252 |year snow cm= 1062 |Jan humidity = 82 |Feb humidity = 81 |Mar humidity = 75 |Apr humidity = 72 |May humidity = 73 |Jun humidity = 78 |Jul humidity = 82 |Aug humidity = 82 |Sep humidity = 81 |Oct humidity = 78 |Nov humidity = 78 |Dec humidity = 81 |year humidity= 79 |Jan sun = 49.4 |Feb sun = 65.5 |Mar sun = 122.6 |Apr sun = 171.2 |May sun = 188.1 |Jun sun = 178.9 |Jul sun = 146.9 |Aug sun = 151.8 |Sep sun = 151.6 |Oct sun = 131.6 |Nov sun = 66.0 |Dec sun = 41.9 |year sun= 1465.3 |source 1 = Japan Meteorological Agency[2] |source 2 = Japan Meteorological Agency[3] |date=August 2010 }} History
EconomyHirafuKutchan hosts the Hirafu skiing area. Hirafu is commonly mistaken as a section of Niseko town since it is a part of the greater Niseko skiing region. However, to the financial benefit of Kutchan, Hirafu lies within the confines of Kutchan town. Hirafu's largest ski resort, Niseko Grand Hirafu, draws the highest number of both domestic and foreign skiers and snowboarders than any other resort in the Niseko region. It is linked to the ski areas of Annupuri, Higashiyama, and Hanazono which together may be skied on one lift pass. In recent years, {{When|date=August 2011}} an explosively high number of Australians have frequented Hirafu, many of whom have settled in the area and spawned businesses such as pensions, bars, and cafes. Hirafu is also frequented by a considerable number of tourists from Hong Kong, as well as tourists coming from within Japan. Hirafu's expanding tourism industry is often attributed to the steady and copious supply of fresh powder snow, which many {{who|date=May 2012}} claim is among the best in the entire hemisphere, if not the world. While Hirafu's economic boom is undoubtedly an asset to Kutchan town, many fear that such rapid development will alter the price margin of goods and services offered in the village, and subsequently transform the local flavor of Hirafu.{{Citation needed|date=August 2007}} The local community of both Japanese and foreign "backpacker" skiers and snowboarders, who typically operate on a smaller budget than their upscale counterparts, are already being overshadowed by the burgeoning influx of wealthy tourists.{{Citation needed|date=August 2007}} AgricultureAlong with short grain white rice, much of Kutchan’s surrounding area is devoted to potato cultivation. CultureAs the main regional center of population, Kutchan hosts a variety of cultural institutions and events. The town is home to two museums, the Kutchan Natural History Museum and the Shu Ogawara Art Museum. It also hosts the annual Mt. Niseko Kutchan Jazz Festival every July in the center of town, drawing thousands to enjoy the music of Japanese and Australian musicians. Jagata-kun{{Nihongo|Jagata-kun|じゃが太くん}} is Kutchan's mascot cartoon character. Due to the heavy snowfalls in the region, Kutchan hosts several alpine resorts frequented by domestic and international skiers and snowboarders. In the summer, Kutchan is best known for its primary agricultural product: potatoes. The town's two main industries (ski resorts and potato farming) are both reflected in Jagata-kun, a skiing potato.Education
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See also
References1. ^{{cite web |url= http://www.town.kutchan.hokkaido.jp/index.jsp|title= Official website of Kutchan Town|publisher= Kutchan Town|location= Japan|language= Japanese|accessdate= 16 May 2017}} 2. ^{{cite web| url = http://www.data.jma.go.jp/obd/stats/etrn/view/nml_sfc_ym.php?prec_no=16&prec_ch=%8C%E3%8Eu%8Ex%92%A1&block_no=47433&block_ch=%8B%E4%92m%88%C0&year=&month=&day=&elm=normal&view= | title = 平年値(年・月ごとの値) | accessdate = 2010-02-22 | publisher = Japan Meteorological Agency|date=August 2011}} 3. ^{{cite web| url = http://www.data.jma.go.jp/obd/stats/etrn/view/rank_s.php?prec_no=16&prec_ch=%8C%E3%8Eu%8Ex%92%A1&block_no=47433&block_ch=%8B%E4%92m%88%C0&year=&month=&day=&elm=rank&view= | title = 観測史上1〜10位の値(年間を通じての値)| accessdate = 2010-02-22 | publisher = Japan Meteorological Agency}} 4. ^Niseko Mt Resort Grand Hirafu {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071008173447/http://202.69.231.173/~grandhip/en/index.html |date=2007-10-08 }} External links{{Commons category|Kutchan, Hokkaido|Kutchan, Hokkaidō}}
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