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Inside Background
Culture 
Sapporo is a relatively new city by Japanese standards, so it does not have the...
Last edited: 08 December 2006
History 
Before the city was founded, the area now known as Sapporo was inhabited by the...
Last edited: 13 September 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
For tourists from abroad, the main point of entry into Japan via air is the...
Last edited: 06 October 2009
Getting Around 
To get around the island of Hokkaido, take an express bus, which is usually...
Last edited: 28 September 2009
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
One of the main events in this city is the Yuki Matsuri, or Snow Festival...
Last edited: 13 September 2006
Museums & Attractions 
Sapporo is perhaps best known for its Sapporo Breweries, which produces beer...
Last edited: 13 September 2006
Mt Moiwa 
Mount Moiwa - Sapporo's Ski Slope Staying in Sapporo and fancy a ski? You don't...
Last edited: 29 December 2007
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Inside Japan: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Japan is a cash society.  Luckily, it is the safest country in the world so...
Last edited: 09 February 2009
Emergencies 
Police: dial 110 Fire / Ambulance: dial 119 Japan Helpline: 0120 461 997 toll...
Last edited: 15 June 2006
Important Phrases 
Hello  Kon-nichi-wa(stan... Japanese) Maido(=My-dough) (Osaka dialect) Good-bye...
Last edited: 11 April 2008
Telephones 
Telephone numbers in Japan consist of three parts, for example, (03...
Last edited: 29 June 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping is rarely seen in Japan; however, in Japanese-style in... can put...
Last edited: 27 February 2008
Japanese toilets,　FYI for women 
Just so you'll know and won't be disconcerted when you first come to Japan...
Last edited: 31 July 2007
Onsen (Public Bath) Etiquette 
Onsens are public baths with water sourced from the hot springs that can be...
Last edited: 22 July 2008
Rail Travel in Japan 
Rail travel in Japan is daunting. The stations can be hectic places with...
Last edited: 16 September 2009
Shanghai (China) – Kobe (Japan) Ferry 
I recently looked into travelling between China and Japan and discovered that...
Last edited: 23 October 2009
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