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Biei, Hokkaido

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Biei (美瑛町, Biei-chō) is a town located in Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 10,374, and a density of 15 persons per km². The total area is 677.16 km².

Overview

Biei is famous for its views of wide fields and hills, and is used as a backdrop for many Japanese commercials and TV programmes. The bright colours of its fields attract thousands of visitors in July and August.

The town also houses the Shinzo Maeda Photo Art Gallery.

Since 1992, Biei has held the "Biei Healthy Marathon", which attracts runners from all around Japan.[1]

  • The Patchwork Road
    The Patchwork Road
  • Tree of "Ken and Merry"
    Tree of "Ken and Merry"
  • Tree of a parent and a child
    Tree of a parent and a child
  • tree of philosophy
    tree of philosophy

References

  1. ^ Biei Healthy Marathon official website Main page Template:Ja icon
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