About This Site
Who runs this site
This site is run by one individual who lives in Sapporo, Hokkaido, in northern Japan. I do not publish my real name or a photo on this site.
This site has three sister sites, also written by a Sapporo resident: Sapporo, Explained, Sapporo Insider Guide, and A Local’s Guide to Sapporo.
Not affiliated
This site is not affiliated with any company, organization, school, or operator. It is not an official source, and it does not speak for anyone. Names of places and services appear only so that I can explain how things work.
What this site covers
- Month by month: what Sapporo is like in each month
- Festivals and events: pointers to official information
- Everyday life: local supermarkets, daily goods, and how everyday shopping works
About festivals and events. Dates and details change every year, so the organizer’s official announcement is always the authority. Where this site gives dates, they are a rough guide to help you plan, with a link to the official page. Please check the organizer’s official page before you go.
Why English, Japanese, and Korean
Many people visit or live in Sapporo from other countries, and I want to explain how things work in plain words. The English pages are the original. The Japanese and Korean pages are translations, and the wording may differ slightly. If something looks different, please treat the English page as the original and check official sources.
What I promise
- Ads are labeled. This site currently has no affiliate links. Google ads may appear at the end of some articles, always labeled “Advertisement”. Cookies used for ads are explained in the privacy policy. If I add affiliate links, I will say so clearly and mark the pages concerned.
- Official sources first. Rules, prices, and schedules change. I explain the general picture and point you to official pages. Please check them before you act.
- No personal stories. I explain what I have researched. I do not write made-up stories.
- No medical or legal advice. For health or legal questions, please ask a qualified professional.
- Corrections are welcome. If you find a mistake, please tell me.
Contact
See the contact page. Privacy information is on the privacy policy page.