is one of the ten wards in Sapporo city, Japan. The ward was split from Shiroishi-ku on November 6, 1989.
History 1871: Shiroishi village was founded.History of Shiroishi-ku 1873: Kamishiroishi village split off from Shiroishi village. 1902: Shiroishi village and kamishiroishi village were merged to form Shiroishi village. 1950: Shiroishi village was merged into Sapporo city. 1972: Sapporo was designated as one of the cities designated by government ordinance and Shiroishi-ku was established. 1989: Atsubetsu-ku split off from Shiroishi-ku.
Transportation Rail JR Hokkaido Hakodate Main Line: Shinrin-Kōen - Atsubetsu Chitose Line: Shin-Sapporo - Kami-Nopporo Sapporo Municipal Subway Tōzai Line: Ōyachi - Hibarigaoka - Shin-Sapporo
Road Dō-Ō Expressway: Sapporo-minami IC Route 12
Education University Hokusei Gakuen University
College Hokusei Gakuen University Junior College
High schools Public Hokkaido Sapporo Atsubetsu High School Hokkaido Sapporo Keisei High School Hokkaido Sapporo Higashi Commercial High School
Private Hokusei Gakuen University High School
Mascot
Atsubetsu's mascot is who is a scarecrow. It resides in Nopporo Forest Park since its discovery on February 4, 2005. It loves to play children in any occasions like festivals and eat festival food. Its favourite colours are yellow, green and blue because they relate to the bright city and its rich nature and clear skies. Its gender and age is still unknown. It is designed by Kumiko Isobata and Nakade Wakana.
See also Nopporo Shinrin Kōen Prefectural Natural Park Sapporo Atsubetsu Park Stadium
References
External links Atsubetsu ward office