Shiretoko is the name of the peninsula in northeastern Hokkaido {see planet (3720)}, not far from the city of Kitami {see planet (3785)}. Established in 1964, Shiretoko is a land of mystery, still in a pristine state. (M 14030) _ _.
Discovered on 16-4-1988 in Kitami by Yanai, M., Watanabe, K.