Biratori, Hokkaido
As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 5,305 and a density of 7.1 persons per km. The total area is 743.16 km. Ainu culture. The Nibutani Dam was constructed in district on the Saru River, though there was a strong objection due to a sacred meaning of the place for indigenous Ainu people. Nibutani is the site of the Ainu Cultural center. Nibutani's best known son is perhaps Shigeru Kayano, a 20th-century advocate for the Ainu and Ainu language and culture. The cultural landscape along the Saru River consisting of Ainu traditions  and modern settlement within Biratori has been designated an Important Cultural Landscape. Economy. Biratori is primarily an agricultural town, growing many different kinds of fruits and vegetables for people and livestock. Tomatoes are one of the top products of the town. It was also known for its lumber industry. Tourist attractions. Some noteworthy attractions in Biratori: