Hokuei Town, Tohaku District, Tottori Prefecture, is located in central Tottori Prefecture. It is a new town formed in 2005 by the merger of Hojo Town and Daiei Town in Tohaku District. It is also known as the hometown of Takeaki Aoyama, the creator of the popular manga "Detective Conan." Conan objects and reliefs are installed throughout the town, and the town is working hard to create a "Conan Village." Specialties of Hokuei Town, Tohaku District, include sand dune melons and Daiei watermelons, which are large yet high-quality, high-sugar, and have a distinctive crunchy texture. Popular tourist tours include watermelon and melon harvesting experiences and all-you-can-eat experiences, as well as tours of a watermelon sorting facility, making this a popular choice for school groups and neighborhood associations.