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The Sapporo Clock Tower was originally called "XX". What on earth is that?! [Dropkick on My Devil x Mame Anime Collaboration (4)]
A collaboration project between Domingo and "Dropkick on My Devil x Mame Anime (Hokkaido Edition)" that started this spring! The anime features various areas of Hokkaido, but what will it be this time?! Check out the 4th episode that was broadcast here!
Many people have probably seen the exterior of the clock tower, which was described as "surprisingly small" in the anime, on TV. The red roof is cute and impressive.
As the title suggests, did you know that when it was first completed in 1878 (Meiji 11), it wasn't actually a clock tower? It was originally used as a "demonstration hall" for the Sapporo Agricultural College, the predecessor of Hokkaido University, in other words, an indoor gymnasium where students conducted military training and entrance and graduation ceremonies. It was built based on the idea of Dr. Clark, who is known for his famous quote, "Boys, be ambitious!" On the second floor of the clock tower, there is a place where you can take a photo with Dr. Clark.
The space that recreates the atmosphere of that time spreads out on the second floor. If you sit on the bench, you might feel like you've traveled back in time to the Meiji era!
The clock tower was added to the martial arts hall three years after the building was completed. The clear, beautiful sound of the pendulum tower clock has long been a source of pride for the people of Sapporo. It's amazing that it's still in operation today! On the second floor, there is a machine of the same model that shows how the clock works.
So far, I've only talked about what's on the second floor. So what's on the first floor of the clock tower?
There are many old photographs and documents on display, so you can learn about the history of the clock tower.
"Apparently the clock tower was originally built in a different location." "The official name was decided to be 'Sapporo Clock Tower' in 1998."
...and so on. Why not show off the knowledge you've gained here to your friends?
Please look forward to the next collaboration with "Dropkick on My Devil x Mame Anime (Hokkaido Edition)"!
Sapporo Clock Tower
Location: Kita 1-jo Nishi 2-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo Phone: 011-231-0838 For more information about the Sapporo Clock Tower, click here
Previous "Dropkick on My Devil X Mame Anime (Hokkaido Edition)"
Episode 1: Giant Ban'ei Horse Racing! The appeal of the powerful "Ban'ei Horse Racing" Episode 2: One of the three most beautiful sunsets in the world! The sunset at Nusamai Bridge in Kushiro Episode 3: What is there in a lavender field? What else can you enjoy besides the beautiful scenery? Episode 4: What is the Clock Tower, Sapporo's number one tourist spot? Episode 5: What is Eniwa City like, the "city of flowers, reading, and raising children"? Episode 6: Obihiro's pork bowl so delicious you can't stop having seconds! Episode 7: Kushiro's Origin of Robatayaki: A Cuisine Born from Fresh Seafood Episode 8: Furano is famous for its wine. Take a trip around the wineries! Episode 9: Japan's New Top Three Night Views: 5 Popular Night View Spots in Sapporo! Episode 10: Be happy when you visit! What is "Happiness Station" like, still popular even after the line is closed? Episode 11: You can see large colonies of Marimo at Lake Akan! But what are Marimo? Episode 12: Children and adults alike can dance happily together at the Hokkai Heso Festival in Furano
What is "Dropkick on My Devil X Mame Anime (Hokkaido Edition)"?
Prior to the main broadcast in July, Hokkaido Cultural Broadcasting will be broadcasting "Mame Anime (Hokkaido Edition)" from April 6th! In the video, Jashin-chan and her friends visit various places in Hokkaido, and Hatsune Miku, who is knowledgeable about Hokkaido, appears. This video is in collaboration with Domingo (Crypton Future Media), a media that introduces the charms of Hokkaido, and viewers can learn more about the charms of the municipalities introduced in the video.
Broadcasting station: Hokkaido Cultural Broadcasting (UHB) Date and time: Broadcast every week from 26:10 on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 *The first broadcast will be delayed by 10 minutes
Click here for the official website of "Dropkick X"
