Located in the center of Hokkaido, Ashibetsu City is a region that is focusing on tourism. It has a sister city relationship with Charlottetown, Canada, and is famous for its milk, butter, and cheese, all made with dairy cows raised on its vast farms. Ashibetsu Onsen is known for its skin-beautifying properties and is a hot spring resort covered by national health insurance. The city is popular with tourists from all over the country, as visitors can enjoy outdoor baths while gazing at the beautiful sky. Gatatan ramen, which can only be found in this region, is one of Ashibetsu City's traditional soups. They also serve charcoal ramen. Many tourists purchase the pitch-black noodles in pitch-black soup as a souvenir.