For the safe future of the coastal area and fishermen!

by Kazu

This is the scenery from the lookout near the Kompira Shrine in Nemuro City. The Northern Territory of Japan can be seen from there.

The statue of Mr. Kahei TAKADAYA stands near the lookout and the shrine.　He was a trader and sailor who developed the route from Hokkaido to Kunashiri Island and Etorofu Island. He was born in Awaji Island in the Seto Inland Sea in the western part of Japan.

He established this Shrine, contributed to developing the Northern Territories and Nemuro Area of Hokkaido, solving the conflict between Japan and Russia. He was the pioneer of the northern area of Japan.