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	The perfect climate has allowed Sapporo to be one of the greatest sports cities in Japan, especially during the winter sports events. Many winter festivals, sports championships, and special occasions are held in and around the city.		The perfect climate has allowed Sapporo to be one of the greatest sports cities in Japan, especially during the winter sports events. Many winter festivals, sports championships, and special occasions are held in and around the city.
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	== History of Sapporo ==		== History of Sapporo ==

-	In [[~~1869~~]], Sapporo was ~~founded~~ and ~~planning~~, ~~management~~ and ~~city development began~~. ~~While this~~ was ~~its original beginning~~, ~~it wasn’t until~~ [[~~1922~~]] ~~that Sapporo established~~ a ~~solid government making this~~ the ~~year~~ of ~~official founding~~.	+	Sapporo was established in 1868 in the same year the [[Meiji]] government took over Japan. The new government decided that the existing capital of [[Hokkaido]] in [[Hakodate]] was not a good location and so it was moved inland to Sapporo, located on a flat, well drained plain. US assistance was provided in cultivating the land around Sapporo and construction around [[Odori Koen]] was begun with an American style grid plan and the flow of Japanese into Hokkaido continued through the 1880s when development was decommissioned.
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		+	Sapporo continued to grow as railroads were built connecting Hokkaido and Honshu and new institutions were built such as the [[Tohoku Imperial University]] and [[Sapporo Agricultural College]]. Originally, Sapporo was chosen as the site for the [[1940 Winter Olympics]], but the event was canceled when war broke out between Japan and China. The first Snow Festival was later held in 1950 and Sapporo continued to grow.
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		+	The winter Olympics where eventually held in 1972 and were the first winter games held in an Asian country. Sapporo has continued to grow, most recently hosting World Cup games in 2002, gaining their own baseball team in 2004 and building additional tourist attractions in the form of new civic projects.
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		+	==Region==
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		+	The city of Sapporo is located in the southwestern corner of [[Ishikari Plain]] and is on the tail end of [[Toyohira River]]. Laid out in a traditional America grid plan roadway, the city is easily navigated and is surrounded on the west and south by Mount Maruyama, Mount Teine, and [[Mount Moiwa]]. [[Odori Park]], located in the center of the city is home to multiple festivals and annual evens and [[Moerenuma Park]] is one of the largest in Sapporo.
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		+	Nearby cities include [[Ebetsu]], [[Eniwa]], [[Otaru]], [[Ishikari]], [[Kitahiroshima]], [[Chitose]], and [[Date]].
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		+	==Wards of Sapporo==
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		+	Currently, there are ten wards within Sapporo, including:
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		+	*[[Atsubetsu-ku]]
		+	*[[Chuo-ku]]
		+	*[[Higashi-ku]]
		+	*[[Kita-ku]]
		+	*[[Kiyota-ku]]
		+	*[[Minami-ku]]
		+	*[[Nishi-ku]]
		+	*[[Shiorishi-ku]]
		+	*[[Teine-ku]]
		+	*[[Toyohira-ku]]
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		+	==Attractions==
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		+	Japanese tourism had made Sapporo a very popular location, with more than 14 million tourists visiting Sapporo in 2006 alone. In addition to its large number of outdoor events and sporting activities, Sapporo is well known for its entertainment and performing arts.

-	By [[~~1970~~]] Sapporo ~~was populated by over one million people making it~~ the ~~largest city~~ of ~~Japan at that time. This popularity made~~ Sapporo ~~the choice destination for the [[1972]] Winter Olympics which was held at the cities center~~.	+	Things such as the Pacific Music Festival are held in the Sapporo [[Symphony Orchestra]] hall and in the Sapporo Artpark open stage, while multiple museums such as the Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art, Sapporo Museum of Sculpture, and Migishi Kotaro Museum of Art draw large crowds annually.

-	In [[~~1984~~]] ~~there were well over 1~~.~~5 million people~~, ~~again topping~~ the ~~charts for populated cities in Japan~~.	+	Additional landmarks and points of interest in Sapporo include the [[Sapporo Clock Tower]], [[Hokkaido Shrine]], [[Sapporo TV Tower]], and the [[Sapporo Factory]] – the former home of Sapporo Beer. Additionally, the Sapporo Beer Museum is part of Sapporo Garden Park where Sapporo used to be headquartered.

		+	==Transportation==

-	~~== Points~~ of ~~Interest ==~~	+	Transporation in Sapporo consists of a street car line, three JR Hokkaido Lines, and three separate subway lines, as well as multiple bus lines. The following lines and stations serve the city of Sapporo:

-	* [[Annual Snow Festival]] The Sapporo Snow Festival is a popular event held for an entire week during the month of February. Decorated with many exquisite snow statues, and attended by some of the most famous people in the world; this annual snow festival is among the most popular events held throughout all of Japan.	+	==JR Hokkaido==

-	* [[~~Clock Tower~~]] ~~The Clock Tower of~~ Sapporo ~~is recognized as the oldest building in the city being built in~~ [[~~1878~~]], ~~shortly after the city was initially founded. Today~~, ~~the Clock Tower can be toured to see many tremendously precious historical artifacts displaying a great amount of the cities history.~~	+	*[[Hakodate Line]] – Hoshimi, Inaho, Inazui Koen, Hassamu Chuo, Soen, Naebo, Heiwa, Shinrin Koen, Hoshioki, Teine, Hassamu, Kotoni, Sapporo, Shiorishi, Atsubetsu.
		+	*[[Chitose Line]] – Shin Sapporo, Kita-Hiroshima, Heiwa, Kami Nopporo
		+	*[[Gakuentoshi Line]] – Soen, Shinkawa, Taihei, Shinoro, Ainosato Kyoikudai, Hachiken, Shinkotoni, Yurigahara, Takuhoku, Ainosato Koen


	== External Links ==		== External Links ==

-	* [http://www.city.sapporo.jp/city/ Official ~~Site~~] (Japanese)	+	*[http://www.city.sapporo.jp/city/ Official site] (Japanese)
-	* [http://www.city.sapporo.jp/city/english/ Official ~~Site~~] (English)	+	*[http://www.city.sapporo.jp/city/english/ Official site] (English)

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	* [http://www.city.sapporo.jp/city/ Official Site] (Japanese)		* [http://www.city.sapporo.jp/city/ Official Site] (Japanese)
	* [http://www.city.sapporo.jp/city/english/ Official Site] (English)		* [http://www.city.sapporo.jp/city/english/ Official Site] (English)
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	== External Links ==		== External Links ==

-	* [http://www.city.sapporo.jp/city/ Official ~~site~~] (Japanese)	+	* [http://www.city.sapporo.jp/city/ Official Site] (Japanese)
-	* [http://www.city.sapporo.jp/city/english/ Official ~~site~~] (English)	+	* [http://www.city.sapporo.jp/city/english/ Official Site] (English)

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JapanesePlease at 05:13, 8 July 2008

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-	'''Sapporo''' is a city in [[Japan]] found on the [[Hokkaido Prefecture]]. As reported in the December [[2005]] census there is approximately 1,882,424 residents in the large 1,121km area. Sapporo is an extremely popular city of Japan ranking as the third largest city in the entire country.	+	'''Sapporo''' is a city in [[Japan]] found on the [[Hokkaido Prefecture]]. As reported in the December [[2005]] census there is approximately 1,882,424 residents in the large 1,121km area. Sapporo is an extremely popular city of Japan ranking as the third largest city in the entire country.

-	The industries of Sapporo include many with commercial business ranking among the most thriving; with several nationally and globally recognized companies calling the booming city home. In addition to high profile companies, Sapporo is also one of the most visited tourist attractions in Japan. Several special events keep millions of tourists coming in all year round.	+	The industries of Sapporo include many with commercial business ranking among the most thriving; with several nationally and globally recognized companies calling the booming city home. In addition to high profile companies, Sapporo is also one of the most visited tourist attractions in Japan. Several special events keep millions of tourists coming in all year round.
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		+	The perfect climate has allowed Sapporo to be one of the greatest sports cities in Japan, especially during the winter sports events. Many winter festivals, sports championships, and special occasions are held in and around the city.

-	The perfect climate has allowed Sapporo to be one of the greatest sports cities in Japan, especially during the winter sports events. Many winter festivals, sports championships, and special occasions are held in and around the city.

	== History of Sapporo ==		== History of Sapporo ==

-	In [[1869]], Sapporo was founded and planning, management and city development began. While this was its original beginning, it wasn’t until [[1922]] that Sapporo established a solid government making this the year of official founding.	+	In [[1869]], Sapporo was founded and planning, management and city development began. While this was its original beginning, it wasn’t until [[1922]] that Sapporo established a solid government making this the year of official founding.

-	By [[1970]] Sapporo was populated by over one million people making it the largest city of Japan at that time. This popularity made Sapporo the choice destination for the [[1972]] Winter Olympics which was held at the cities center.	+	By [[1970]] Sapporo was populated by over one million people making it the largest city of Japan at that time. This popularity made Sapporo the choice destination for the [[1972]] Winter Olympics which was held at the cities center.

	In [[1984]] there were well over 1.5 million people, again topping the charts for populated cities in Japan.		In [[1984]] there were well over 1.5 million people, again topping the charts for populated cities in Japan.
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	== Points of Interest ==		== Points of Interest ==

-	*[[Annual Snow Festival]] The Sapporo Snow Festival is a popular event held for an entire week during the month of February. Decorated with many exquisite snow statues, and attended by some of the most famous people in the world; this annual snow festival is among the most popular events held throughout all of Japan.	+	* [[Annual Snow Festival]] The Sapporo Snow Festival is a popular event held for an entire week during the month of February. Decorated with many exquisite snow statues, and attended by some of the most famous people in the world; this annual snow festival is among the most popular events held throughout all of Japan.
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		+	* [[Clock Tower]] The Clock Tower of Sapporo is recognized as the oldest building in the city being built in [[1878]], shortly after the city was initially founded. Today, the Clock Tower can be toured to see many tremendously precious historical artifacts displaying a great amount of the cities history.

-	*[[Clock Tower]] The Clock Tower of Sapporo is recognized as the oldest building in the city being built in [[1878]], shortly after the city was initially founded. Today, the Clock Tower can toured to see many tremendously precious historical artifacts displaying a great amount of the cities history.

	== External Links ==		== External Links ==

-	*[http://www.city.sapporo.jp/city/ Official site] (Japanese)	+	* [http://www.city.sapporo.jp/city/ Official site] (Japanese)
-	*[http://www.city.sapporo.jp/city/english/ Official site] (English)	+	* [http://www.city.sapporo.jp/city/english/ Official site] (English)

	[[Category:Japanese Cities]]		[[Category:Japanese Cities]]

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New page: '''Sapporo''' is a city in Japan found on the Hokkaido Prefecture. As reported in the December 2005 census there is approximately 1,882,424 residents in the large 1,121km area....

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'''Sapporo''' is a city in [[Japan]] found on the [[Hokkaido Prefecture]]. As reported in the December [[2005]] census there is approximately 1,882,424 residents in the large 1,121km area. Sapporo is an extremely popular city of Japan ranking as the third largest city in the entire country.

The industries of Sapporo include many with commercial business ranking among the most thriving; with several nationally and globally recognized companies calling the booming city home. In addition to high profile companies, Sapporo is also one of the most visited tourist attractions in Japan. Several special events keep millions of tourists coming in all year round.

The perfect climate has allowed Sapporo to be one of the greatest sports cities in Japan, especially during the winter sports events. Many winter festivals, sports championships, and special occasions are held in and around the city.

== History of Sapporo ==

In [[1869]], Sapporo was founded and planning, management and city development began. While this was its original beginning, it wasn’t until [[1922]] that Sapporo established a solid government making this the year of official founding.

By [[1970]] Sapporo was populated by over one million people making it the largest city of Japan at that time. This popularity made Sapporo the choice destination for the [[1972]] Winter Olympics which was held at the cities center.

In [[1984]] there were well over 1.5 million people, again topping the charts for populated cities in Japan.

== Points of Interest ==

*[[Annual Snow Festival]] The Sapporo Snow Festival is a popular event held for an entire week during the month of February. Decorated with many exquisite snow statues, and attended by some of the most famous people in the world; this annual snow festival is among the most popular events held throughout all of Japan.

*[[Clock Tower]] The Clock Tower of Sapporo is recognized as the oldest building in the city being built in [[1878]], shortly after the city was initially founded. Today, the Clock Tower can toured to see many tremendously precious historical artifacts displaying a great amount of the cities history.

== External Links ==

*[http://www.city.sapporo.jp/city/ Official site] (Japanese)
*[http://www.city.sapporo.jp/city/english/ Official site] (English)

[[Category:Japanese Cities]]