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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 cover which is com

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