The Sapporo Smile Bus will operate for a limited time this summer to explore tourist spots in central and suburbs of Sapporo.
The Sapporo Smile Bus will operate for a limited time this summer to explore tourist spots in central and subu...
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Before winter’s falling snow turns everything white, the trees of the city turn red and yellow
1October in Sapporo is the season for autumn leaves. Starting from Jozankei, the trees around the city, such a...
Walking around Hokkaido University’s Campus
The buildings from the Sapporo Agricultural College era, built in the Meiji Era, are being used even today as school buildings. The walking course around the university, which is widely open to the public, is about 6 kilometers long and can be walked at a leisurely pace.
Sapporo Snow Festival
What started out as a display of six snow sculptures created by local junior and high school students in 1950 has become the Sapporo Snow Festival, the largest winter event in Sapporo that attracts more than two million visitors from both Japan and abroad every year.
Kamokamo River Nostalgia – A new form of Sapporo tourism
Kamokamo River Nostalgia Executive Committee Chair Ms. Keiko Ishikawa
Kamokamo River Nostalgia is an event showcasing Japanese culture at the Japanese garden in Nakajima Park and temples in the Susukino district. We sat down with the event’s Executive Committee Chair Ms. Keiko Ishikawa to talk about Kamokamo River Nostalgia and this new form of Sapporo tourism where visitors can enjoy Sapporo’s history and culture in the temple town of Susukino.
Sapporo Education and Culture Hall
The Sapporo Education and Culture Hall is a cultural facility affectionately known to Sapporo locals as "Kyobun". You can enjoy a wide variety of performances, such as music, dance, theater and classical performing arts. The red brick building, which stands out amongst the greenery, was designed by leading Hokkaido architect, Yoshiya Tanoue. You will also want to visit the neighboring Sapporo Shiryokan museum.
From countries all around the world to Hokkaido. Every summer, young musicians gather at PMF. Sapporo Symphony Orchestra violinist, Maiko Tomita
The Pacific Music Festival (PMF), founded in 1990 by Leonard Bernstein, is an international educational music festival which aims to foster the world's young generation of musicians. During the festival, around 40 concerts are held in and around Sapporo for you to enjoy classical music in the Hokkaido summer. We spoke with PMF alumni Maiko Tomita, who is currently a violinist with the Sapporo Symphony Orchestra (Sakkyo).
Sapporo Science Center
Sapporo Science Center is a nature and science museum where you can experience and learn about the universe and science along with your children. The world's first artificial snow machine, an artificial aurora generator and the virtual universe adventure are popular among the visitors. In addition to Hokkaido’s largest planetarium, you can enjoy around 300 exhibits.
Interview with sculptor Kan Yasuda. Works of art at Sapporo Station loved by many people, the impressive outdoor park “Arte Piazza Bibai”
Sapporo Station, the gateway to Sapporo. “Myomu”, created by world-renowned sculptor Kan Yasuda, is installed ...
Kan Yasuda
Kan Yasuda is a sculptor who was born and raised in Bibai city, Hokkaido, and he is currently continuing his creative activities in Northern Italy. His internationally acclaimed works are characterized by organic curves using marble or bronze, which can be placed in any environment and be in harmony with the space. Inside JR Sapporo Station, the white marble sculpture “Myomu” in the center of the western concourse, is also famous among Sapporo residents as a meeting place. In Sousei River Park, which divides the city into east and west, there are three works, such as “Tenpi”, placed in such a way as to form a pair on the right and left banks. In addition, you can see numerous works at locations around the city, such as at the Hokkaido Governor’s Official Residence, and there are so many that you could fill up your whole sightseeing tour of Sapporo just by going around looking at Kan Yasuda’s works. Above all, a must see for art fans is the outdoor sculpture park “Arte Piazza Bibai” in Kan Yasuda’s hometown of Bibai city, which continues to evolve. Traveling by JR train or by car, you can get to Bibai city in just under an hour, so we recommend venturing just a little further afield to experience the art of sculptor Kan Yasuda.
Hokkaido is a treasure trove for delicious food. After your factory tour, you can enjoy tasting of freshly-made milk or beer free of charge.
Why not try a factory tour in Sapporo? There are even factory tours which will admit you free of charge. After your factory tour you can enjoy tasting of freshly-made milk or beer. Enjoy sightseeing in Sapporo. There are even factories with adjoining restaurants where you can enjoy Hokkaido.
Sapporo Olympic Winter Games (1972)
The Sapporo Olympics (The 11th Winter Olympiad) was held from February 3 to 13, 1972. Events were organized in and around Sapporo city, including Makomanai Park, where the opening and closing ceremonies were staged, and the atmosphere of that time remains today all through the seasons.
