Film
Free and Easy 20 (Tsuribaka Nisshi 20 Final)
Eastern Hokkaido area

The final film in the Free and Easy series, which follows Hama-chan, played by Toshiyuki Nishida, and Su-san, played by Rentaro Mikuni. Over a period of 22 years, this series has covered various areas of Japan. This film shines a spotlight on eastern Hokkaido, including Nakashibetsu Town, Shibecha Town, Teshikaga Town, and Akkeshi Town. Hama-chan and Su-san take time off and go for a fishing trip in Hokkaido. As they get down to fishing for local fish such as rainbow, Dolly Varden, and cherry trout, we find out the other reason why Su-san wanted to visit this area. This hit film will have you laughing and crying from start to finish.
©︎ SHOCHIKU Co., Ltd.
- Year released
- 2009
- Starring
- Toshiyuki Nishida, Rentaro Mikuni, etc.
- Director
- Yuzo Asahara
- Screenwriter
- Yoji Yamada, Yuzo Asahara
- Distributor
- Shochiku
STAMP SPOT!

Nemuro Nakashibetsu Airport
Japan's easternmost airport, offering flights to Okadama (Sapporo) on JAL and flights to Haneda (Tokyo) and New Chitose (Sapporo) on ANA. The second floor has everything you need to relax before departure and after arrival, from souvenir shops to a coffee and snack stand. Make sure to head up to the observation deck on the third floor, where the view of the eastern Hokkaido countryside provides a stunning backdrop for the takeoff and landing of the planes. The film begins with the arrival of Hama-chan, Su-san, and other main characters at this airport.
- Address
- 16-9 Kitanaka, Nakashibetsu Town, Shibetsu District, Hokkaido 086-1145
- Phone
- 0153-73-5601
- Access
- Around 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from the Nemuro city center Around 1 hour and 30 minutes by car from JR Kushiro Station
- Open hours
- Nemuro Nakashibetsu Airport Information Center: 9:00am - 5:30pm Store: 8:15am - 5:30pm
- Open period
- All year round
- Closed
- -
- Admission
- -
- Notes
- -