is a village located in Shiribeshi, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the village has an estimated population of 1,157. The total area is 280.11 km2. History The name derives from Ainu word "hure-pet", meaning "red river". 1899: Akaigawa Village split off from Ōe Village (now Niki Town). 1906: Akaigawa became a Second Class Village. 1991: Kiroro Resort opened. Geography The center of Akaigawa is in the Akaigawa Caldera and surrounded by mountains on every side. Kiroro Resort is on the eastern side of the village. Mountains: Mount Yoichi, Mount Ponkuto Rivers: Yoichi River, Shiroigawa River, Akaigawa River Neighboring cities and towns Minami-ku, Sapporo Otaru Yoichi Niki Kutchan Kyōgoku Education Akaigawa Junior High School Akaigawa Elementary School Miyako Elementary School Culture Mascot Akaigawa's mascot is , a 10-year-old farmer girl who is active day and night either through sports or farming. Her favourite food is a mixture of fresh produce and rice. She usually ends her sentences with "desu no" (ですの) which, along with her eyes, are her charm points. She became the mascot on 18 July 2014. References External links Official Website Villages in Hokkaido