Susaki, Kōchi

Susaki (須崎市, Susaki-shi) is a city located in Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on October 1, 1954.

Susaki

須崎市
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Location of Susaki in Kōchi Prefecture
Susaki
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 33°23′33″N 133°17′35″E
CountryJapan
RegionShikoku
PrefectureKōchi Prefecture
Government
  MayorKosaku Kusunose (since February 2012)
Area
  Total135.46 km2 (52.30 sq mi)
Population
 (March 31, 2017)
  Total22,508
  Density170/km2 (430/sq mi)
Symbols
  TreeCherry blossom
  FlowerPrunus jamasakura
  BirdAlcedo atthis
Time zoneUTC+9 (JST)
City hall address1-7 Yamate-machi, Susaki-shi, Kochi-ken
785-8601
Websitewww.city.susaki.lg.jp

As of March 31, 2017, the city has an estimated population of 22‚508, with 10‚986 households,[1] and a population density of 170 persons per km². The total area is 135.46 km².

Susaki's official mascot is Shinjo-kun, a Japanese river otter wearing a hot pot ramen dish for a hat. Japanese river otter is an extinct variety of otter, that was last documented in the mouth of the Shinjo River in Susaki.[2][3]

Susaki has hit the worldwide press due to an unofficial mascot, also an otter, named Chiitan. Chiitan is somewhat violent, but in a humorous way. John Oliver has an episode discussing the humor of Chiitan.[4] In May 2019, Chiitan was banned from Twitter for inflammatory content.[5] There is speculation that this disturbing but amusing content can help the city of Susaki, either by attracting tourists or because Japanese can donate a portion of their taxes to cities where they are not resident.[6]

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