Akaigawa (赤井川村) is a village located in Shiribeshi, Hokkaido, Japan. As of October 2020, the village has an estimated population of 1,165. The total area is 280.11 km2.

History

The name derives from Ainu word "hure-pet", meaning "red river".

Geography

The center of Akaigawa is in the Akaigawa Caldera and surrounded by mountains on every side. Kiroro Resort is on the eastern side of the village.

Neighboring cities and towns

Demographics

Per Japanese census data, the population of Akaigawa has declined in recent decades.

Education

Culture

Mascot

Akaigawa's mascot is Akarin (あかりん), a 10-year-old farmer girl who is active day and night either through sports or farming. Her favourite food is a mixture of fresh produce and rice. She usually ends her sentences with "desu no" (ですの) which, along with her eyes, are her charm points. She became the mascot on 18 July 2014.