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THIS CACHE CAN BE HUNTED DAY OR NIGHT
Updated the coordinates 4/29/03 Cache is still there. I was there about an hour after Sarmco was. Cache is well hidden.
Japanese settlers first moved to the Ebetsu area in 1871. 76 farmers consisting of 21 households, first came to Ebetsu from Miyagi Prefecture. Then in 1878, 56 militiamen, consisting of 10 households, immigrated to Ebetsu. That very same year, the Meiji Government proclaimed the "Hokkaido Frontier" part of Japan, and betsu-mura(village) was founded. Following this, militiamen from all over Japan started coming to Ebetsu, and the development and growth of Ebetsu was well under way.
In 1916, Ebetsu graduated to "town (machi)" status, and finally became a full-fledged "city (shi)" in 1954. At this time, Ebetsu's municipality system was established. In the late `50's, `60's and early `70's, the population boom in Sapporo overflowed into Ebetsu, increasing the number of Ebetsu's citizens dramatically. Further, the introduction of universities into the "bunkyo-dai" area, and other educational facilities, plus maintaining a very prosperous industrial area, helped make Ebetsu what it is today.
Ebetsu's population reached 100,000 in 1991, and the 40th Year Anniversary of ecoming a city was celebrated in 1994.
The population of Ebetsu has grown to 119,920 people (as of April 4, 1999), consisting of 46,527 households.
Sister City: Gresham (Established May 20, 1977)
Founded in 1905, and located about 16 kilometers (10mi.) east of downtown Portland, Oregon, USA, Gresham has grown to a population of 90,158 people, and has the majestic Mt. Hood in its background, and the Columbia River in its forefront. These natural features of Gresham are strikingly similar to those of Ebetsu, so the two cities agreed to become Sister Cities. On top of being an agricultural suburb that grows fruits, vegetables, and flowers, Gresham is also in the process of developing industries such as microelectronics and aeronautical enterprises. Ebetsu and Gresham continue cultural exchanges like sending high school exchange students to their respective sister city.
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