A Sophisticated Cultural Life in Japan: A Study Trip to Sapporo with the Clock Tower

#JapanGuide #JapanTravel #Hokkaido #SapporoTravel #SapporoClockTower #SapporoCityLibrary #JapaneseCinema #CulturalLife #SapporoCulturalLife Travel is, in essence, the appreciation of culture. A place alone cannot function as culture. Only when it's accompanied by a humanistic explanation can it truly transcend travel and establish itself as culture. Japan is a powerhouse of such humanistic explanations. Why did it become this way? Why did it have to be this way? Where will this lead us in the future? Wherever you go, such explanations inevitably follow. The Sapporo Clock Tower is said to be the most disappointing tourist attraction. However, if you experience the allure of the humanities within, you won't be disappointed. I'd also like to introduce cultural experiences available in Japan, including the Clock Tower. 1) Sapporo Clock Tower Address: 2 Chome Kita 1 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0001 Built in 1878, this wooden clock tower embodies its history and the impact it has had on its surroundings. Its origins as part of a school, its role as a school for foreign teachers, its role in conducting dances and masses, and the affection it has received from the surrounding residents. In the past, citizens used this clock tower to easily tell the time. Therefore, even when the school moved, they wanted to preserve it. The complex clockwork has been continuously updated to the present day, and the clock tower has become a symbol of Sapporo. Clocks are now outdated devices. No matter how precise, intricate, or accurate, they cannot surpass the time of information transmitted through radio waves. Nevertheless, the clock tower, a symbol, allows us to appreciate history, the past, and the preciousness of the technology developed by humanity. It was only with the clock that people gathered, and with people that they connected to the TV Tower, and eventually, the era of the precise Internet arrived. We invite you to experience this history for just 350 yen. 2) Sapporo City Library Information Center Address: SAPPORO COMMUNITY PLAZA, 1 Chome Kita 1 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0001 Books are ubiquitous in Japan. Large bookstores are often located in the heart of the city, and libraries, regardless of size, are always landmarks. The Sapporo City Library, with its two-story structure, facilitates citizens' access to information, and its ninth-floor art theater actively promotes inspiration. Don't miss the opportunity to discover your inner self through books. If you find yourself struggling to study, look out the large windows. The strength of the TV Tower will inspire you. 3) TOHO Cinemas Susukino Address: 4 Chome-1-Banchi Minami 4 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0804 Movies will also play a leading role in your cultural experience. With convenient access, just a 20-minute walk from both museums, you can experience Japan's proud animation and its inherent value. At the arcade below, you can use your movie tickets to play games. We need a break, after all. Any trip becomes even more valuable when accompanied by cultural values. What culture is embedded in your trip? Tell us your own story.