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The scallop Fortipecten takahashii is among the most common fossils that have been found in Numata Town. The Horonitachibetsu River, which runs through the town, is known by many as the world’s leading Fortipecten takahashii fossil site. Due to its significance, the river has been protected as a municipal cultural property.
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Hokkaido Digital Museum
"Hokkaido Digital Museum," is a cross-search portal that aggregates information on facilities, materials, and artworks at museums and art galleries in Hokkaido
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hokkaido
Hokkaido governement opened to the public the "Hokkaido Digital Museum," a cross-search portal site that collects information on museums, materials, and artworks from various museums and art galleries in Hokkaido and make it available as one-stop
Last updated
July 14, 2026