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Sapporo, my favorite city, Japan

 
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ainoChan's pictureby ainoChan General travel tip
added on the 21st of August, 2010
My hometown is now the fifth largest city in all Japan, but in 1857 its inhabitants numbered only 7 people. After it was chosen as an administrative center the town started to grow, and to expand and now today it is one of the largest, most visited cities of the country. The biggest boost to city's fame was given in 1972 when it became the host of the Olympic Winter Games. From that time on, the city is a major tourist gem.

The city has many attractions, including the Sapporo Beer Museum, the Botanic Garden, the Odori Park, the Nijo Market. It is a city worth visiting every season of the year. My favorite time of the year is winter and that is also the time of the Snow Festival (Sapporo Yuki Matsuri) held every Friday in February. During this period you can see huge, beautiful snow and ice sculptures, go snow rafting or snow golfing or just enjoy the busy, and wintry atmosphere of the town by a food stand. :)

Address:
1-2-1 Hanehigashi-machi, Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture, JAPAN 444-0832

 
 
 
 
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The city of Sapporo is surrounded by natural boundaries from southern sides and western sides. Mountains like Maruyama, Mount Teine, and Mount Moiwa lie on these sides. Some rivers which pass by these two sides of Sapporo are River Sousei, River Toyohira, and River Ishikari. The difference between the summer and winter temperatures is wide enough and this makes it difficult for the locals to [...]
 
 
 

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