Makkari, Hokkaido

• 1897: Makkari Village split off from Abuta Village (now Toyako Town). • 1901: Kaributo Village (now Niseko Town) was split off from Makkari Village. • 1906: Makkari Village became a Second Class Village. • 1910: Makkari Village was transferred from Muroran Subprefecture (now Iburi Subprefecture) to Shiribeshi Subprefecture. • 1917: Kimobetsu Village (now town) was split off from Makkari Village. • 1922: Makkaribetsu Village (now Makkari Village) was split off from Makkari Village. • 1925: Makkari Village changed its name to Rusutsu Village. • 1941: Makkaribetsu Village changed its name to Makkari Village. ==Geography==

Makkari is located on the southern foot of Mount Yōtei. The name is derived from Ainu word "mak-kari-pet", meaning "River which flows around Mount Yōtei". Neighboring municipalities • Iburi Subprefecture • Toyako • Toyoura • Shiribeshi Subprefecture • Kimobetsu • Kutchan • Kyogoku • Niseko • Rusutsu Climate {{Weather box ==Education==

• High school • Hokkaido Makkari High School • Junior high school • Makkari Junior High School • Elementary school • Makkari Elementary School • Ohonai Elementary School ==Sister city==

• Kanonji, Kagawa (since 1991) ==Notable people from Makkari==

• Takashi Hosokawa, enka singer ==References==