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Sapporo ("important river flowing through a plain" in Ainu language) is the capital of Hokkaido and Japan's fifth largest city. Sapporo is also one of the nation's youngest major cities. In 1857, the city's population stood at just seven people.
In the beginning of the Meiji Period, when the development of Hokkaido was started on a large scale, Sapporo was chosen as the island's administrative center and enlarged according to the advice of foreign specialists. Consequently, Sapporo was built based on a North American style rectangular street system.
Sapporo became world famous in 1972 when the Olympic Winter Games were held there. Today, the city is well known for its ramen, beer, and the annual snow festival held in February.
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Odori Park the broad median of Odori ("large street") in the center of Sapporo, separating the city into North and... more travel advice
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The Clock Tower (Tokeidai) is the symbol of Sapporo. The building was constructed in 1878 as a drill hall of the Sapporo... more travel advice
Ramen Yokocho (Japanese Noodle Lane)
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Ramen Yokocho, a narrow lane lined with nothing but ramen shops serving the famous Sapporo ramen. more travel advice
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