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10 Things to Do in Ashibetsu City Ashibetsu ( 芦別市 ) is a city in the Sorachi Subprefecture of Hokkaido, Japan . It is theorized that the city got its name from the Ainu word “ as pet , " meaning “ the river that flows in a shrub ”. Aside from that, other historians also believed that it came from the Ainu word “ hasi pet ” which means “ the standing river ”. In both theories, the name refers to the Ashibetsu River, which flows through the city. For those planning to visit the city of Ashibetsu to check what it has to offer, here are the  10 Things to Do in Ashibetsu : Ashibetsu City manhole covers 1. Take a picture of the  manhole covers of Ashibetsu . So far, I have seen four unique manhole covers which are common in the central part of the city. There are colored versions of these which are installed along Route 452. There is also a special Anne of Canadian World manhole cover found only in the Canadian World Park. Hokkaido Dai Kannon 2. Take a photo of the  Hokkaido Dai Kannon

10 Things to Do in Nakafurano Nakafurano ( 中富良野町 ) is a town in the Kamikawa Subprefecture of Hokkaido, Japan . The name of the town is derived from the Ainu word " furanui ", which means smelly mud, rotten mud. This was likely because the area was mostly peatland years ago. For those planning to visit the town of Nakafurano to check what it has to offer, here are the 10 Things to Do in Nakafurano : Nakafurano manhole cover 1. Take a picture of the manhole cover of Nakafurano . So far, I have seen one unique manhole cover which is common in the central part of town. Nakafurano Shrine 2. Visit the  Nakafurano Shrine . You can pay your respects and offer prayers here any time of the day. You can also get a goshuin here. Hokkaido Landscape Museum 3. Visit the  Hokkaido Landscape Museum  to appreciate the artworks of Shuichi Okuda. The wooden western-style building that was once a school was used as a filming location for Yoon Seok-ho's Shochiku movie " The Wind in Yo

10 Things to Do in Numata Numata ( 沼田町 ) is a town in the Sorachi Subprefecture of Hokkaido, Japan . The reclamation of this area began in 1894 under the initiative of Kisaburo Numata, a rice merchant hailing from Toyama and based in Otaru. He established the Honganji Farm and Reclamation Commission Co., Ltd. As further progress unfolded, a significant milestone was reached in 1910 (Meiji 43) with the opening of the Rumoi Main Line railway. It is noteworthy that the station was situated on a farm owned by Numata, thus earning the name ' Numata Station ' (presently known as Ishikari-Numata Station). Subsequently, in 1922 (Taisho 11), the municipality adopted the name Numata in honor of his contributions to the region's development. For those planning to visit the town of Numata to check what it has to offer, here are the 10 Things to Do in Numata : Numata manhole cover 1. Take a picture of the manhole cover of Numata . So far, I have seen two unique manhole covers which are

10 Things to Do in Ishikari City Ishikari ( 石狩市 ) is a city in the Ishikari Subprefecture of Hokkaido, Japan . The name "Ishikari" is derived from "Ishikarapetsu," which is how the Ishikari River is referred to in the native Ainu language, and it also comes from the name of the river that runs through the city. 'A meandering river' or 'a lovely river made by God' are some of its believed meanings. For those planning to visit Ishikari City to check what it has to offer, here are the 10 Things to Do in Ishikari City : Ishikari City manhole covers 1. Take a picture of the manhole covers of Ishikari . So far, I have seen two unique manhole covers. The first one is common and can be seen around the city while the picture on the right is uncommon and can be seen in the Atsuta district.  Costco Ishikari 2. Avail of the membership at  Costco Ishikari . It is one of the two Costco branches in the whole of Hokkaido. It’s a great place to go shopping for groce

Sapporo City ( 札幌市 ), the capital of Hokkaido Prefecture, stands as a top tourist destination within the region, drawing in approximately 15 million visitors each year. Chances are, you're considering a trip there yourself. In this budget-friendly one-day itinerary, we'll explore the places near Sapporo Station on foot, aiming to cover as many attractions as possible without straining your finances. Sapporo City Budget Day Tour Itinerary Disclaimer: 1. Transportation from your accommodation to Sapporo Station is  not included  in this itinerary. 2. The accommodation budget is also not included. 3. The exploration time in a place is pegged at an hour per destination. However, you may opt to cut it shorter or stay longer.  4. It is also assumed that you are traveling light and have drinks and some snacks with you. 5. Some of the places on this itinerary are closed in winter. This itinerary is best used from late April – late October. Sapporo City Budget Day Tour It