Higashikawa Town Relocation Experience

Higashikawa Town is known as the 'photography town,' featuring beautiful rural landscapes with the Daisetsuzan mountain range as a backdrop in a town of approximately 8,500 people. The appeal lies in its excellent natural environment, where there is no piped water supply and all households use groundwater from Daisetsuzan for household water. In recent years, the number of people relocating to the area has increased, with cafes, bakeries, workshops, and other unique shops scattered throughout. The municipality's relocation support system is generous, with well-equipped trial relocation housing, employment support, childcare support, and other benefits. It is also close to Asahikawa City, with good access to urban facilities.