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The Ishikari Plain is a broad alluvial lowland in western Hokkaido, Japan, formed mainly by the Ishikari River and its tributaries. It includes much of the area around Sapporo and is one of Hokkaido's principal agricultural regions, producing crops such as rice. The plain combines intensely used farmland, wetlands, river channels, and major urban infrastructure within the island's largest river basin.
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Where is the Ishikari Plain?
The Ishikari Plain is in western Hokkaido, Japan. It includes much of the area around Sapporo and was formed mainly by the Ishikari River and its tributaries.
Which river formed the Ishikari Plain?
The plain was formed mainly by the Ishikari River and its tributaries. Their alluvial deposits created the broad lowland found in western Hokkaido.
What crops are grown on the Ishikari Plain?
The Ishikari Plain is one of Hokkaido's principal agricultural regions and produces crops such as rice. Its broad alluvial lowland supports extensive farming.
Is Sapporo located on the Ishikari Plain?
Yes. The plain includes much of the area around Sapporo. The city is part of the broad western Hokkaido lowland shaped by the Ishikari river system.
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