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Kiritappu Shrine - Hokkaido

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Kiritappu Shrine ( 霧多布神社 ) is the main shrine of the town of Hamanaka. It is located at 1 Chome-21 Kiritappu Higashi 4 Jo in the town of Hamanaka, Akkeshi District in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Kiritappu Shrine Kiritappu Shrine Details Kiritappu Shrine is a revered spiritual site dedicated to the gods Owatatsumi-no-Mikoto , Omononushi-no-Mikoto , and Itsukushima-hime-no-Mikoto —deities deeply connected to the sea and fishing. Historically, these gods were privately worshipped by influential local figures, Matsumura Tomijiro and Yoshida Meitaro , who prayed for the prosperity and safety of the fishing industry, a vital livelihood for the community. Kiritappu Shrine - Hamanaka town, Hokkaido Prefecture Origins and Establishment Before Kiritappu Shrine was officially established, the residents of Kiritappu lacked a formal place of worship. In 1903 , the villagers came together to petition for an official shrine, hoping to foster community happiness and bless the local fishing...
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Hamanaka Station - Hokkaido

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Hamanaka Station ( 海南駅 ) is one of the train stations of the Nemuro Line of the Hokkaido Railway Company. It is located at 5 Hamanaka Sakurakita in the town of Hamanaka, Akkeshi-gun in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Hamanaka Station Hamanaka Station Details Hamanaka Station is a charming local station rich in history and cultural character. While small and currently unmanned, the station is more than just a transit point—it’s a meaningful destination for railway enthusiasts, anime fans, and travelers exploring the scenic Nemuro region. From its early 20th-century beginnings to its connection with the iconic Lupin the Third series, Hamanaka Station blends nostalgia, pop culture, and rural charm. Hamanaka Station - Hamanaka town, Hokkaido Prefecture A Glimpse into the History of Hamanaka Station Hamanaka Station opened on November 25, 1919, during the Taishō era, as part of the Kushiro Main Line extension between Akkeshi Station and Atsubetsu Station (now closed). It later beca...
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Location: Hamanaka Station, Hamanakasakurakita, Hamanaka, Akkeshi District, Hokkaido 088-1485, Japan
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Hamanaka - The Hometown of Lupin the Third

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Hamanaka - The Hometown of Lupin the Third Tucked away in the eastern edge of Hokkaido lies a quiet coastal town that has captured the imagination of anime fans across the globe— Hamanaka  ( 浜中町 ) . Surrounded by untouched wetlands, rugged coastlines, and fields that roll into the horizon, this small town may seem unassuming at first glance. But for fans of Japanese pop culture, Hamanaka holds a special title:  The Hometown of Monkey Punch , the legendary manga artist behind  Lupin III . The Origins of a Legend Monkey Punch , whose real name was  Kazuhiko Katō , was born in Hamanaka in 1937. It was here, in the windswept lands of eastern Hokkaido, that he nurtured his creativity and eventually gave life to one of Japan’s most iconic fictional characters: Arsène Lupin III —a witty, charming master thief inspired by Maurice Leblanc’s original French gentleman thief. Arsène Lupin III , more popularly known simply as Lupin III Since  Lupin III  first appeared ...
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Location: Hamanaka, Akkeshi District, Hokkaido, Japan
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