On August 1, 1922, Asahikawa was founded as Asahikawa City.
As the central city in northern Hokkaido, Asahikawa has been influential in industry and commerce.
There are about 130 rivers and streams including the Ishikari River and Chūbetsu River, and over 740 bridges in the city.
Asahibashi, a bridge over Ishikari River, has been one of the symbols of Asahikawa since its completion in 1932, and it was also registered as one of the Hokkaido Heritage sites on October 22, 2001.

Every winter, the Asahikawa Winter Festival is held on the bank of the Ishikari River, making use of Asahikawa's cold climate and snow.
On January 25, 1902, a weather station recorded −41 °C (−41.8 °F), the lowest temperature in Japanese history.
Due to its climate and location surrounded by mountains, there are some ski resorts in the outskirts of the city.
On August 1, 1922, Asahikawa was founded as Asahikawa City. As the central city in northern Hokkaido, Asahikawa has been influential in industry and commerce. There are about 130 rivers and streams including the Ishikari River and Chūbetsu River, and over 740 bridges in the city. Asahibashi, a bridge over Ishikari River, has been one of the symbols of Asahikawa since its completion in 1932, and it was also registered as one of the Hokkaido Heritage sites on October 22, 2001.
Every winter, the Asahikawa Winter Festival is held on the bank of the Ishikari River, making use of Asahikawa's cold climate and snow. On January 25, 1902, a weather station recorded −41 °C (−41.8 °F), the lowest temperature in Japanese history. Due to its climate and location surrounded by mountains, there are some ski resorts in the outskirts of the city.
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