Teine-ku, Administrative ward in Sapporo, Japan
Teine-ku is an administrative ward in northwestern Sapporo that combines residential neighborhoods with commercial districts and forested mountain ranges. The area spans roughly 57 square kilometers where urban development sits alongside natural terrain.
The ward's name comes from the Ainu language meaning marsh, and it became an independent administrative division in 1989 after separating from neighboring Nishi-ku. This split reflected the city's need to reorganize its administrative structure.
The ward expresses itself through local neighborhood celebrations that bring residents together throughout the year. These gatherings show how the community maintains its connection to tradition while living in a modern urban setting.
Multiple train stations on the Hakodate Main Line serve the ward and connect it to central Sapporo for easy travel. Visitors can use these stations as starting points to explore different parts of the ward and the surrounding areas.
Mount Teine hosted alpine skiing competitions during the 1972 Winter Olympics, marking the first Winter Games ever held in Asia. This sporting milestone left a lasting mark on the ward's identity and place in international sports history.
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