Wakkanai
is the northern most city in Japan and sits on the Soya Peninsula and
is surrounded on three sides by ocean. It is symbolized by it’s
Greek style sea wall which is one of the places
to visit in Wakkanai. The city is also known as the “Windy
City” because of the almost constant breeze blowing through due
to the surrounding ocean. The city has an estimated population of 44,135
and a total area of 797.361 km2. Before the Russo-Japanese War, Wakkanai
developed as a port for transportation of goods to and from Sakhalin
Island. After WWII, Wakkanai developed more as a major port for deep-sea
fishing, local administrative center and a marine products center.
Wakkanai takes up most of Cape Noshappu with the other half of the
city stretching out to Cape Soya. The main train station is located
almost in the center of the city with the downtown area snaking along
the coast both north and south of the station. The port facility for
transportation to Sakhalin, Rishiri Island or Rebun Island is also
just a short walk away. The famous North Breakwater Dome is also just
behind this facility. Approximately ten minutes by bus north of the
city is the Noshappu lighthouse which is the tallest in Hokkaido. A
20 to 30 minute bus ride will get you to Soya Point the most northern
point in Japan. From here on clear days it is actually possible to
see Sakhalin (Russian Island), which is just 43 kilometers away.
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Wakkanai
is the northern most city in Japan and sits on the Soya Peninsula and
is surrounded on three sides by ocean. It is symbolized by it’s
Greek style sea wall which is one of the 
