On the 23rd, temperatures rose across Hokkaido due to warm, moist air flowing in from the south. In Sapporo’s Chuo Ward, the temperature reached 30.1°C, marking the first midsummer day (over 30°C) in three days since the 20th. This was the 34th midsummer day this year at that location, surpassing the previous annual record of 31 days set in 1924.
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Odori Park
Odori Park is a large public park in the heart of Sapporo, Japan, originally established in 1871 as a firebreak and central green space during the city’s early planning. It is most famous as the main site for the annual Sapporo Snow Festival, where massive ice and snow sculptures are displayed. The park divides the city into north and south and features seasonal flower gardens, fountains, and open lawns for public events.
Hokkaido
Hokkaido is Japan’s northernmost and second-largest island, historically inhabited by the indigenous Ainu people. It was formally developed and settled by the Japanese government from the late 19th century onward during the Meiji period. Today, it is renowned for its vast national parks, volcanic hot springs, and world-class ski resorts.
Sapporo
Sapporo is the capital of Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido, founded officially in 1868 during the Meiji Restoration as a planned modern city. It is now internationally famous for hosting the 1972 Winter Olympics and its annual Sapporo Snow Festival, which features massive, intricate ice sculptures. The city’s modern history is also deeply tied to its beer brewing industry, pioneered by the Sapporo Brewery, one of the oldest and most famous in Japan.
Chuo Ward
Chuo Ward is one of Tokyo’s 23 special wards and is considered the commercial and financial heart of the city. Historically, it was the site of the former Nihonbashi and Kyobashi wards and contains the famous Ginza shopping district, which was developed after a fire in 1872. The area has been a vital center for trade and business since the Edo period.
