Fun facts about Sapporo
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Sapporo's name translates to 'dry, great river' in reference to the Toyohira River.
Sapporo
Japan
Sapporo is a designated city in Hokkaido, Japan. Located in the southwest of Hokkaido, it lies within the alluvial fan of the Toyohira River, a tributary of the Ishikari River. Sapporo is the capital of Hokkaido Prefecture and Ishikari Subprefecture.
From the “Toponomy” section
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The first Sapporo Snow Festival was held in 1950.
Sapporo
Japan
Sapporo is a designated city in Hokkaido, Japan. Located in the southwest of Hokkaido, it lies within the alluvial fan of the Toyohira River, a tributary of the Ishikari River. Sapporo is the capital of Hokkaido Prefecture and Ishikari Subprefecture.
From the “History” section
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Sapporo is one of the few metropolises in the world with heavy snowfall, averaging 4.79 m (15 ft 9 in) per year.
Sapporo
Japan
Sapporo is a designated city in Hokkaido, Japan. Located in the southwest of Hokkaido, it lies within the alluvial fan of the Toyohira River, a tributary of the Ishikari River. Sapporo is the capital of Hokkaido Prefecture and Ishikari Subprefecture.
From the “Geography” section
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Sapporo is home to the Sapporo Brewery, known for its beer and white chocolate biscuits called 'shiroi koibito'.
Sapporo
Japan
Sapporo is a designated city in Hokkaido, Japan. Located in the southwest of Hokkaido, it lies within the alluvial fan of the Toyohira River, a tributary of the Ishikari River. Sapporo is the capital of Hokkaido Prefecture and Ishikari Subprefecture.
From the “Culture” section
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In the Pokémon franchise, Jubilife City is based on Sapporo.
Sapporo
Japan
Sapporo is a designated city in Hokkaido, Japan. Located in the southwest of Hokkaido, it lies within the alluvial fan of the Toyohira River, a tributary of the Ishikari River. Sapporo is the capital of Hokkaido Prefecture and Ishikari Subprefecture.
From the “In pop culture” section
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