An event to tour the construction site of the “Li Li Li” visitor interaction facility, which is under construction in Yurigahara Park in Kita Ward, Sapporo, was held on the 15th. About 40 parents and children stepped into areas usually closed to the public and listened with interest to explanations of the building…
About: Yurigahara Park
Yurigahara Park, located in Sapporo, Japan, is renowned for its extensive collection of flowers and plants, featuring over 6,400 types of flowers across 100,000 individual plants. The park was established in 1967 on a site that was originally a golf course and later converted into a botanical garden. It is famous for its creative flower displays, including a large flower bed in the shape of the Hokkaido clock tower, and offers a scenic spot for relaxation and leisure with its garden train and playgrounds.
About: Kita Ward
Kita Ward, officially known as Kita City, is one of the 23 special wards of Tokyo, Japan. Established as an administrative unit in 1947, it lies to the north of central Tokyo and is known for its residential neighborhoods, excellent transportation links, and green spaces such as Asukayama Park. Historically, Kita Ward has been significant as a transport hub, particularly during the Edo period when it served as a key location on routes connecting Tokyo with northern Japan.
About: Sapporo
Sapporo, the capital of Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost island, was established as a city in 1868 during the Meiji Period. It is renowned for its annual Sapporo Snow Festival, which began in 1950 and attracts millions of tourists with its spectacular ice and snow sculptures. The city also gained international fame as the host of the 1972 Winter Olympics, showcasing its winter sports facilities and contributing to its reputation as a popular winter destination.
