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The Mir Spacecraft Museum or  Mir Exhibition Hall ( ミール展示館 ) is an area inside the Tomakomai City Technology Center that is dedicated to the Mir Spacecraft. It is located at 3 Chome-1-12 Asahimachi, Tomakomai City in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Mir Spacecraft Museum Mir Spacecraft Museum details Tomakomai City, located in Hokkaido, Japan , celebrated its 50th anniversary as a city in 1998 in a grand event that highlighted the city's development and prospects. One of the highlights of this celebration was the donation of the Soviet-made space station "Mir" to the city. Mir Spacecraft Museum - Tomakomai City, Hokkaido Prefecture Originally, Horie Kikaku , a development company in the space industry based in Tokyo, purchased the Mir spare spacecraft from the Soviet authorities. The Mir had previously been on display at the World Design Expo in Nagoya. Iwakura Construction, a renowned company, repurchased the spare Mir and Kuvant aircraft and generously donated it to Tom

Tomakomai Midorigaoka Park ( 緑ヶ丘公園 ) is a vast hilltop park overlooking the city. It is located at 1-3 Shimizucho, Takaoka, Tomakomai City in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Tomakomai Midorigaoka Park Tomakomai Midorigaoka Park details Tomakomai Midorigaoka Park is a scenic and expansive park located just 2 km from the city center. Since its opening to the public on September 14, 1960, it has become a popular destination for locals and tourists alike, offering a variety of activities and attractions for people of all ages. Tomakomai Midorigaoka Park - Tomakomai City, Hokkaido Prefecture Covering a land area of 87 hectares, Tomakomai Midorigaoka Park provides a serene and peaceful environment perfect for relaxation and recreation. Many citizens visit the park for hiking and picnicking, taking advantage of the beautiful surroundings and fresh air. One of the main attractions in the park is Kintaro Pond, a rest stop for migratory birds, where visitors can observe and enjoy the natural hab