Sapporo

Starting from the North

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May 11th 2017
Geo: 43.06, 141.34 - Sapporo We experienced yet another seamless transition from Osaka to Sapporo on a short and pleasant two hour flight. I'm starting to think this is going too well. We took the more adventurous option and caught the train into town and then the subway to our hotel. Not too much of a drama apart from carrying a suitcase up and down multiple flights of stairs. Our optimism ... read more

Asia » Japan » Hokkaido

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In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more