Yubari City is well known as a coal town and as a producer of Yubari melons. Tourist attractions in the area include the Happy Yellow Handkerchief Memorial Square and the Coal Museum. As it was the location of the film Happy Yellow Handkerchief, the area is bustling with tourists hoping to catch a glimpse of the filming locations. Another distinctive feature of this area is the large number of locations where the film was shot. The Coal Museum is the largest in the country, and visitors can experience actual coal mining operations. Yubari melons are a local specialty, and there are many shops in Yubari where you can purchase them.