is a town located in Kushiro Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, it has an estimated population of 7,862 and an area of 1,099.41 km2. History 1923: Kumaushi Village (熊牛村) is formed. 1929: Village renamed to Shibecha. 1950: Shibecha Village becomes Shibecha Town. Climate Mascots Kushiro's mascots is and . They are bovines with a strong sense of justice. Milkcook is a mild-mannered dairy cow. She is a chef who can cook fast. She will moo if she fails to cook good something. As a result of her cooking skills, she promotes hospitality in the town while promoting the importance of milk. She became mascot in Spring 2006. Kurobe Happy is an optimistic bull who loves matsuris. He wears a blue happi. As a result of his fascination of festivals, he promotes events in the town while promoting the importance of beef. He became mascot during the 2011 Fall Matsuri. Notable people from Shibecha Nobukatsu Fujioka, professor of education Keiko Takahashi, actress References External links Official Website Towns in Hokkaido