The 29.2 km section of National Route 12 from Bibai City to Takikawa City is the straightest road in Japan.
The catchphrase “Zudoan” for the town of Naeye, which is the midpoint of the straight road, derives from it.
I wish the Ishikari River, a major river that flows through the town, could be included in the “Zudoan” category.

Night view of Route 12 from the pedestrian bridge.

Ishikari River tinged with ice trees.