As the wild vegetable foraging season begins, Hokkaido police conducted an awareness campaign on the 10th at the trailhead of Mount Moiwa (531 meters) in Minami Ward, Sapporo, urging caution against getting lost and encountering brown bears.
Mount Moiwa
Mount Moiwa is a 531-meter-high mountain in Sapporo, Japan, famous for its panoramic night views of the city. Historically, it was a sacred site for the indigenous Ainu people, whose name for it is thought to mean “quiet mountain.” Today, it is a popular tourist destination accessible by a scenic cable car and ropeway system.
Sapporo
Sapporo is the capital city of Hokkaido, Japan, founded officially in 1868 during the Meiji era as part of a planned development of Japan’s northern frontier. It is now internationally famous for hosting the 1972 Winter Olympics and its annual Sapporo Snow Festival, which began in 1950. The city’s modern grid layout and its iconic landmarks, such as the Sapporo Clock Tower and Sapporo Beer Museum, reflect its unique blend of Western influence and local Hokkaido culture.
Hokkaido
Hokkaido is Japan’s northernmost main island, historically inhabited by the indigenous Ainu people before significant Japanese settlement began in the late 19th century during the Meiji era. Today, it is renowned for its vast natural landscapes, major cities like Sapporo, and distinct seasonal attractions, blending its unique cultural heritage with modern development.
