Furubira is a very small fishing town in the Shiribeshi district, in Hokkaido. It has a population of less than 3300 people, it has only one elementary school and one junior high school. It is located in the Ishikari Bay, west of Otaru city and Yoichi town. The town is known for its Tarako (Cod eggs) and shrimp. The town's main industries are fishing and seafood processing. There are some farms located in the district as well. There are quite a few small shrines and one larger temple.