Shinkansen to SapporoThe Hokkaido Shinkansen project is making remarkable strides with the construction of a 211.5-km section from Shin-Hakodate Hokuto Station…Apr 12, 2024Apr 12, 2024
Late winterAs March began, I rejoiced in the increasing number of days when the daytime temperature slightly surpassed 0 degrees. However, my joy was…Apr 12, 2024Apr 12, 2024
City of wild natureWith an area of 1,121 square kilometers, Sapporo is the third largest city in Japan. However, 60% of this area is covered by pristine…Apr 12, 2024Apr 12, 2024
Art festival in the parkAs a part of Sapporo International Art Festival 2024, artworks are on public display in Odori Park. Visitors can see, hear, touch, and move…Feb 11, 2024Feb 11, 2024
SnowmanA giant snowman is watching the empty snow-covered street in the early evening.Feb 11, 2024Feb 11, 2024
Not really a grid cityMost streets in central Sapporo are laid out in a grid pattern. It is a functional and rational urban design that makes the entire city…Jan 28, 2024Jan 28, 2024
Ginza at nightSeveral railroad lines, including the Shinkansen bullet train, and the Metropolitan Expressway, cross through the center of Ginza. It is…Jan 28, 2024Jan 28, 2024
Polaris and SiriusIn addition to cars that retain a retro atmosphere, Sapporo City Trams run the latest models introduced after 2014. These cars, named…Jan 16, 2024Jan 16, 2024
