10 Things to Do in Otofuke
10 Things to Do in Otofuke Otofuke ( 音更町 ) is a picturesque agricultural town situated in Tokachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan . Known as the most populous town in Hokkaido, it is also famous as the birthplace of the Otofuke Osode soybean variety. The town's name originates from a corruption of the Ainu word " Otopuke ," meaning " growing hair ." This name is thought to refer to the many small tributaries of the Otofuke, Shikaribetsu, and Shihoro rivers, which resemble strands of growing hair. For those planning to visit this picturesque agricultural town to check what it has to offer, here are the 10 Things to Do in Otofuke : Otofuke manhole designs 1. Take a photo of Otofuke's manhole cover design . I have seen 2 unique manhole cover designs. The colored version is displayed inside the Garden Spa Rokachigawa Roadside Station, while the other is commonly found in the town. Otofuke Shrine 2. Visit Otofuke Shrine ( 音更神社 ) , one of the town’...