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Rumoi is located in the northwest of Hokkaido.
The rich natural environment brings the blessings of the mountains and sea, and you will be captivated by the view of the islands of Teuri and Yagishiri floating in the Sea of Japan, lit up by the setting sun, and Mount Rishiri Fuji.
Seafood processing is thriving, and the area is blessed with abundant marine resources such as sea urchins, scallops, octopus, and shrimp caught in nearby waters.
Rumoi
What is Rumoi?"Rumoi"It is pronounced "Rurumoppe" and comes from the Ainu word "River with deep tide."
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