Hokuei Town Office: The administrative center of Detective Conan Town

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Hokuei Town, located in central Tottori Prefecture, faces the Sea of ​​Japan. It boasts a diverse landscape of sand dunes, plains, and mountains. Formed in 2005 through the merger of Hojo Town and Ōei Town, the town hall now serves as the administrative center for this newly revitalized town. Its unique location, bounded by the 12.5-kilometer Hojo Sand Dunes Coast to the north and bordering Kurayoshi City to the south, creates a beautiful contrast between sea and mountain.

The most eye-catching feature in front of the town hall is the charming decoration that blends local specialties and culture: a large watermelon statue of Conan. Because Ōei Town is the hometown of Gosho Aoyama (author of "Detective Conan"), Hokuei Town is widely known as "Conan Town." Walking to the town hall, one not only senses the atmosphere of the local administrative center, but also witnesses the town's dedication to promoting tourism and local characteristics through these charming touches. For me, this is not only the center of local governance but also a crucial landmark that connects the daily lives of residents with the memories of travelers. 🌟

Address: 423-1 Yurajuku, Hokuei-cho, Tohaku-gun, Tottori Prefecture (Hokuei Town Office)
Access: Approximately a 10-minute walk from JR Yura Station

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Post by Jason906 | Sep 6, 2025