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Shibecha, Hokkaido

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Shibecha (標茶町, Shibecha-chō) is a town located in Kawakami District, Kushiro Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of March 31, 2008 it has an estimated population of 8,567 and an area of 1,099.41 km².

From before World War II until recently, a daily siren was sounded at noon throughout the town. It has since been stopped due to complaints from the townspeople.

History

  • 1923 Kumaushi Village (熊牛村) is formed.
  • 1929 Village renamed to Shibecha.
  • 1950 Shibecha Village becomes Shibecha Town.

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