Bear sightings and footprints reported in Sapporo’s Minami and Chuo wards.

The Atsubetsu River is a small river flowing through Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. Historically, it was an important water source for agriculture and daily life as the region was settled and developed. Today, it is primarily known as a local natural landmark within the urban environment.

Takino is a mountainous region in Hokkaido, Japan, historically inhabited by the indigenous Ainu people. Today, it is most famous for the Takino Suzuran Hillside National Government Park, a vast public park known for its beautiful seasonal flower gardens and outdoor recreational activities.

Minami Ward is a major commercial and entertainment district in Yokohama, Japan, which developed rapidly after the Port of Yokohama opened to foreign trade in 1859. It is historically famous as the city’s Chinatown and is renowned today for its vibrant shopping areas, diverse culinary scene, and the iconic Cosmo Clock 21 Ferris wheel.

Sapporo is the capital of Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido, founded officially in 1868 as a planned city during the Meiji Restoration. It is now internationally famous for hosting the 1972 Winter Olympics and its annual Sapporo Snow Festival, which features massive, intricate ice sculptures.

I am not familiar with a specific cultural or historical site named “Banke.” It is possible you are referring to a location with a similar name, such as the Banke District in Nepal or a misspelling of another site. Could you please provide more context or clarify the name?

Chuo Ward is one of Tokyo’s 23 special wards and serves as the historical and modern commercial heart of the city. Its history dates back to the Edo period, when it was a center for trade and commerce, and it is now home to major financial districts like Nihonbashi and the famed Tsukiji Fish Market. The area perfectly encapsulates Tokyo’s blend of deep tradition and hyper-modernity.

Sapporo is the capital of Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido, founded officially in 1868 during the Meiji Restoration as a planned city with American assistance. It is now internationally famous for its annual Snow Festival, its beer of the same name (first brewed there in 1876), and for having hosted the 1972 Winter Olympics.