Located on the island of Hokkaido, Sapporo attracts cold-weather enthusiasts who stop by in winter to catch the local snow festival before continuing onwards to neighboring ski slopes. Off-season, this city by Ishikari Bay has much to offer. Once occupied by a number of indigenous Ainu settlements before its establishment during the 19th century, Sapporo shot to international fame after hosting the 1972 Winter Olympics Games – the first to be held in Asia. Now a popular tourist destination that welcomes guests with its world-famous ramen, beer and winter sports, the largest city on Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido offers spectacular views of nature all year round.
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