SAPPORO: From an Underrated City to a Cult Favorite
Chilly air, misty rivers and glistening white snow that beams in stark contrast with the sky. These are the vivid images in my mind everytime I reminisce the trip. Known as the second snowiest city in the world, Sapporo is undoubtedly a winter paradise. Sapporo is located in the island of Hokkaido, the northernmost prefecture of Japan and nearest Russia, making it the coldest region in the country. Sapporo is one of my dream destinations. However, most tourists would opt to visit Japan's Golden Route - T okyo, Osaka and Kyoto . These three cities live up to its reputation as a tourist powerhouse. Tokyo as the modern, exciting megacity; Osaka being the bright foodie paradise and Kyoto standing in timeless, elegant tranquility. I’ve visited all three and the experience was good. But there’s something about Sapporo that makes it sit above the rest. After hosting the 1972 Winter Olympics , Sapporo is finally in the limelight. Now a fast-rising tourist dest...