ARTICLES
From 'Bura Tamori' to 'Bura Satoru': The Past and Future of Street-Walking Historian Satoru Wada
Sparking Interest in Children, Sharing Memories with the Elderly
He feels that interest in history has been growing in recent years. He wants to organize events for children to help them discover how fascinating their own city is. He also wants to share history with the elderly as a way of reminiscing.
"When I give lectures at facilities for the elderly, I often hear them say 'That was nostalgic' rather than 'I learned something.' There's a theory that recalling old memories stimulates the brain and can help prevent dementia. I want to continue sharing these stories in various ways."
Learning about the surprising history behind the roads and buildings we use every day is sure to change the way you see your city. By understanding the historical background of Sapporo, a city undergoing rapid redevelopment, you'll likely find it even more captivating.
Writer's Profile
Magazine/Book Editor & Writer
Kyohei Yamashita
While working in program production at a radio station, he began producing a mini-magazine and writing for magazines. He later joined a publishing house as an editor, where he has worked on a wide variety of articles, mainly for a town information magazine. His hobbies include cooking, mountain climbing, river fishing, and visiting stone monuments in Sapporo. He lives in and dearly loves Sapporo's Minami Ward.
