Toyohira-ku, Administrative ward in Sapporo, Japan.
Toyohira-ku is an administrative ward in Sapporo comprising residential and commercial neighborhoods across a large area. The ward integrates streets with local shops, parks, and schools that serve the daily needs of residents.
The area began as farmland with orchards before becoming an official town in 1908 and later merging into Sapporo in 1961. This transition shows how the region evolved from rural countryside into part of a modern city.
The ward's two mascots, Korin and Mētan, represent its farming heritage rooted in apple cultivation and sheep raising. These figures reflect how the community values its agricultural past in daily life and local events.
Multiple bus lines connect the ward to central Sapporo, making it easy to reach other parts of the city. Shops, restaurants, and public spaces are spread throughout the neighborhood, allowing visitors to explore on foot.
The Sapporo Dome features a retractable playing surface that shifts between baseball and soccer configurations, allowing different sports without reconstructing the stadium. This technical solution makes it a rare example of versatile sports facilities in Japan.
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