The “Akapla Illumination 2020-2021” will be held at the Kita 3-jo Plaza (Akapla) in Sapporo from November 20th to March 14th. Tri-colored LEDs that express everchanging colors have been installed on Akapla’s row of ginkgo trees – the oldest roadside trees that exist in Hokkaido – creating an enjoyable light show that, this year, is also expressing gratitude to the healthcare workers on the frontline in the fight to stop the spread of the covid-19 virus.
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From seeds, An Instant When the Air Transforms
Revealing the animal side of seeds "Seeds are not the same as dried flowers, which are dead. They're such charming things," says Sugita...
Traiteur-Restaurant「P’tit Salé」
Located in the 1st floor of Akarenga Terrace, P’tit Salé is a casual French restaurant that takes pride in its Hokkaido ingredients, su...
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Focusing on People , Not Just Stains
This specialist shop handles stains dry cleaners can't, and gets orders from all over Japan.
Spring, Light, Cherry Blossoms and the Terrace 2020
At the Akarenga Terrace, Yoshino cherry-blossom trees – which are no so common in Sapporo – are planted in the 1st-floor Atrium, creating an early spring-like atmosphere inside the building.
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Savor the tastes in the home of the Ainu
The town of Biratori has an abundance of foodstuffs, such as tomatoes and wagyu beef. We spoke to Mr. Yamamoto, the representative of the Local Production for Local Consumption Group in Biratori, about the appeal of Biratori’s food.
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In the museum amid the land that can be said to be the origin of Ainu culture, is a world of everyday implements that are blessings from the kamuy (gods).
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See and Learn in the Kotan Cise
The view upon leaving the Nibutani Ainu Culture Museum makes you feel like you’re stepping into another space. Step inside a cise, and the world expands even more.
Mitsui Garden Hotel Sapporo West
Mitsui Garden Hotel Sapporo West opened on Thursday, February 20th. Added to the ease of access, located just a 4-min. or so walk from JR Sapporo Station, designs conveying Hokkaido’s traditional beauty are incorporated throughout the interior, offering a refreshing high-quality accommodation space in which to reflect on your travels.
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Fabrics made from blessings of the forest
Together with the Nibutani-ita (tray), the Nibutani-attus is certified as a traditional craft by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. Woven from thread made from the inner bark of Manchurian elm, Japanese lime and the like, the texture of the attus is unique.
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