Town in Hokkaido, Japan
Shari (斜里町, Shari-chō) is a town located in Okhotsk Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
As of October 2020, the town has an estimated population of 11,418 and a population density of 15 persons per km2.[1] The total area is 736.97 km2.
Shiretoko National Park is situated within Shari.
During World War 2 on 22 June 1945 Shari came under attack from the submarine USS Barb. This attack was notable for being the first submarine-based rocket attack against a surface target.[2]
Notable people from Shari
Climate
References
- ^ "Shari (Hokkaidō , Japan) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map, Location, Weather and Web Information". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2023-12-23.
- ^ "H-041-2: USS Barb (SS-220) Sinks an Aircraft Carrier, Penetrates a Harbor, and Blows Up a Train". Naval History and Heritage Command. U.S. Navy. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
- ^ 観測史上1～10位の値（年間を通じての値）. JMA. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
- ^ 気象庁 / 平年値（年・月ごとの値）. JMA. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
- ^ 観測史上1～10位の値（年間を通じての値）. JMA. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
- ^ 気象庁 / 平年値（年・月ごとの値）. JMA. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
External links
Media related to Shari, Hokkaidō at Wikimedia Commons- Official Website (in Japanese)
Media related to Shari, Hokkaidō at Wikimedia Commons