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■All Made of Snow and Ice!
The 61th Sapporo Snow Festival is to be held from February 5th to 11th,
2010
 Sapporo
Snow Festival (2/5 - 2/11)
Believe it or not, all these sculptures are made of snow and ice.
(pictures from 2004) Each year, the festival attracts more than
two million visitors from all over the world. |
| Some places very unique to Sapporo |
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 Sapporo Style
Designs and products of the individualistic style of Sapporo. A good idea
for presents or souvenirs. |
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Winter in Sapporo
In Sapporo, winter starts at the end of November and lasts until March.
White Illumination (11/27 - 2/11)
Snow Festival (2/5 - 2/11)
Sapporo & Niseko ski information
2010 ski-jumping tournaments |
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Sapporo's history
Thanks to its high quality water, life is easy in the city of Sapporo.
Sapporo's water
Delicious sake, thanks to the snow
A city with a national park
Brown bears live in the mountains of a big city |
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Maruyama Zoo
Maruyama Zoo Snow Festival (2/1-2/11)
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Enjoying an early morning
Visit of Sapporo Central Wholesale Market
“Ichiba” “Market“ The kitchen for the citizen |
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Why
so delicious?
Jingisukan, mutton barbecue
Ramen
noodle |
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Shopping
Odori
In downtown areas, there are many big stores where you can enjoy shopping,
ranging from fresh food, clothing, books, electronics, etc. Let us introduce
here the main shops of different areas.
Big Electrical Appliance shops
About
Department Stores in Japan
Ichiba”Market“ The kitchen for the citizen |
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Sapporo
Museum of Sculpture - In Memory of Shin Hongoh-
The works of Shin Hongoh are exhibited permanently and other displays
are changed at regular intervals. Various meetings and lectures
are held to develop and share the culture and art reflected in the
personality and works of Shin Hongoh.
Seinen Zazou bronze
Hanataba (esquisse) |
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Sapporo Pirka Kotan
Sapporo Ainu Culture Promotion Center
Visitors can enjoy learning about the livelihood, history and art
of the Ainu, who lived indigenously on northern lands and fostered
a unique culture.
This is Japan's first facility featuring indigenous peoples, where
visitors can watch, touch and experience numerous traditional Ainu
handicrafts made by Ainu living in Sapporo. |
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