Horokanai Town in Uryu District is famous for its buckwheat production, boasting the highest planting area and harvest in Japan. The town is home to the Buckwheat Church and a drying and conditioning facility known as the "Number One Buckwheat Hall," demonstrating the town's thriving buckwheat production. Surrounded by lush greenery, Lake Shumarinai, a dam lake, is the largest man-made lake in Japan. Lake Shumarinai, which changes appearance with the seasons, boasts a beautiful landscape that's hard to believe is a man-made lake, attracting many visitors. Horokanai Town is also a great place to enjoy skiing in the winter. Characterized by excellent snow quality and a long season, it attracts snowboarders and skiers from all over the country.