Rikubetsu Town, Ashoro District, is located inland in Hokkaido and is surrounded by many mountain ranges. This makes winters extremely cold. Morning temperatures can drop below zero, allowing visitors to see the rare diamond dust in their everyday lives. Rikubetsu Town, Ashoro District, hosts the Shibare Festival every year, with a history of over 30 years. Fans from all over the country flock to the festival, and many people gather for the festival. Dairy farming is the thriving industry, as the entire town is surrounded by forest. The town raises so many dairy cows that the number of dairy cows is four times the total population.