10 Things to Do in Nakasatsunai
10 Things to Do in Nakasatsunai Nakasatsunai ( 中札内村 ) is a serene and picturesque village located in the Tokachi Subprefecture of Hokkaido, Japan . It is proudly a member of The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan Association. The village’s name originates from the Ainu word “ sat-nay ” meaning “ dry river .” Like many other place names in Hokkaido, it refers to a river whose gravel bed expands during dry seasons. When a railway station was established in what is now the village center, it was named “ Nakasatsunai Station ” because it was situated in the middle reaches of the Satsunai River. Later, when the area was divided, the village took on the same name— Nakasatsunai . For those planning to visit this serene and picturesque village to check what it has to offer, here are the 10 Things to Do in Nakasatsunai : Nakasatsunai manhole covers 1. Take a photo of Nakasatsunai's manhole cover design . There is only one main design found throughout the...