[Chuo Ward] The “Town Radio Exercise @ Akapla” (sponsored by Kampo Life Insurance), held during lunchtime at Sapporo’s North 3 Plaza “Akapla,” started last month. Office workers and passersby join in, moving their bodies pleasantly under the open sky.
Red Brick Government Building
The Red Brick Government Building, located in Taipei, Taiwan, is a historic structure originally built in 1915 during the Japanese colonial period. It served as the Taipei City Government office and later as the headquarters for various administrative functions. Today, it stands as a preserved landmark, symbolizing the city’s architectural and political history.
Akapla
Akapla, also known as Akapana, is an ancient stepped pyramid structure located within the Tiwanaku archaeological site in Bolivia. Built by the Tiwanaku civilization around 500–900 AD, it was a ceremonial and administrative center, constructed from large stone blocks and featuring a sunken courtyard. The site reflects the advanced engineering and cultural significance of the Tiwanaku people before the empire’s decline.
North 3 Plaza
North 3 Plaza is a modern commercial and cultural hub located in the Xuanwu District of Nanjing, China. Originally a former industrial site, it was redeveloped in the 2010s into a vibrant public space that blends retail, dining, and entertainment with preserved historical elements, such as old factory buildings. The plaza now serves as a popular gathering spot, reflecting Nanjing’s transformation from an industrial past to a contemporary urban lifestyle.
Sapporo
Sapporo is the largest city on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido, best known for hosting the 1972 Winter Olympics and its annual Sapporo Snow Festival featuring massive ice sculptures. Originally developed in the late 19th century as a planned city under the influence of American agricultural advisors, it quickly grew into the region’s economic and cultural hub. Today, Sapporo is celebrated for its vibrant food scene, including miso ramen and fresh seafood, as well as its nearby ski resorts and beer brewing heritage.
