First thing first.... a visit to Takeya's ancestral grave in Hiragishi, 15min train ride from City.
Notice the GUINESS BEER Matt offered. A taste of Irish beer to the Japanese Spirits.
Then a day trip to Otaru!!
In 1869 when Sapporo opened its trading from foreign countries, Otaru became the Japan's gate of the north.
Many big banks like Bank of Japan, Mitsubishi, Mitsui built their offices inspired by European architecture, and it was called the Wall Street of the North.
The whole city is reminiscent of those good old days and is charming with classic Art Noveau and Japonesque retro chic influence everywhere. (except for a tacky Medieval themed brewery restaurant that's up to suck in the tourists - like us).
100 yen a pop Scallops BBQ
Then back to...
Sapporo TV tower in the middle of Oodori Park which belts the city central. In July, this is where the Beer Garden is held and in the Winters, the famous annual Snow Festival is held.
Using the just acquired Tripod from Big Camera.
Here's me eating Gingiskhan - Lamb BBQ. I usually don't like lamb but this is really good. Really really good.
And the best way to burn those calorie is.... Karaoke!!
