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Sapporo (city)
The capital and largest city of Hokkaido, known for snowy winters, its Snow Festival, ramen, and beer.
The capital and largest city of 北海道, in northern Japan. Known for long, snowy winters and a grid-pattern street layout.
Cultural note
- 雪まつり: the Sapporo Snow Festival, held each February
- 味噌ラーメン: miso ramen, a local specialty
- ビール: Sapporo beer
Usage
札幌 hosted the 1972 Winter Olympics, the first held in Asia.