Japan Travel: Ski Jump to Beer and Much Much More in Sapporo, Hokkaido 19

Japan Travel: Yummy Ramen, Cookies to Active Ski, Ski Jump to Beer and Much Much More in Sapporo, Hokkaido 19

“Important river flowing through a plain” in the Ainu language, Hokkaido’s capital, Sapporo (札幌) is Japan’s fifth largest city as well as one of the nation’s youngest major cities. Though hard to believe, in 1857 the population of this city was just 7 people.

In the beginning of the Meiji Period, upon the advice of foreign specialists, Sapporo was chose as Hokkaido’s administrative center. The city was enlarged at that time. Due to the foreign influence in the development of Sapporo, Sapporo’s streets and blocks follows the North American rectangular style street system.

Sapporo first became world famous in 1972 for hosting the Winter Olympic Games. Today, Sapporo is famous for much more. With its roots in winter sports, the city houses the Teine Ski Resort as well as Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium. The Clock Tower in central Sapporo is a famous landmark for the city. Sapporo Ramen and Sapporo Beer are famous throughout the country. Nijo Fish Market in Sapporo is well known for its seafood, with small food stalls selling seafood bowls and sushi to be consumed on the premises. A favorite souvenir from Hokkaido, Shiroi Koibito (White Lovers) cookies has a theme park in Sapporo. And people from all over the globe visit Sapporo in February for the annual Sapporo Snow Festival.

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