Tobetsu Town, Ishikari District, Hokkaido, is located near Sapporo City. The word "Tobetsu" in Tobetsu Town, Ishikari District, comes from the Ainu language and means "river coming from a swamp." The town is blessed with a rich natural environment and is a major rice producer. It also focuses on forestry and agriculture, and in recent years has become a revitalized commuter town for Sapporo City. With a wide range of public transportation options, including trains and buses, businesspeople will have no trouble finding a commute. The annual Midsummer Festival is a Swedish event, held on the longest day of summer, the midsummer solstice. Visitors can enjoy Swedish cuisine and enjoy folk dancing and other exciting activities.