is a town located in Tokachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 7,441 and a density of 19 persons per km2. The total area is 391.99 km2. Climate Mascot Honbetsu's mascot is . He is a soybean filled with dynamism and easiness. He is unveiled in 2001. His quote "Ii hito iimachi ikiikihonbetsu" (いいひと いいまち いきいきほんべつ) is a tongue twister. References External links Official Website Towns in Hokkaido