A new landmark has been created at the Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium in Sapporo, Hokkaido! The name of the lift is "Sapporo Smile Elevation Vibes Age⤴ Lift. What kind of experiment is this lift, which was born out of an unusual "gyaru-style breast stroke" to raise both the elevation and the vibes?

Was the "gyaru-style breast prosthesis" the trigger for its birth?

It all started in February 2023, when the City of Sapporo held a "Gal-style brainstorming session to improve the ability to think and communicate public relations ideas" as a training program for its employees. During the brainstorming session, which was based on rules such as calling each other by nicknames, not denying, speaking frankly and honestly, and reacting positively, the idea of "decorating the observation deck lift at the Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium" came up, This idea was realized as the "Sapporo Smile Elevation Vibes Agae⤴ Lift.

The canopy design reads, "Elevation and Vibes are up!" and the logo "SAPP‿RO (Sapporo Smile)" is depicted on the back of the lift to symbolize Sapporo, a city that can make you smile.

Aggae-tekko" is a canopy design that says "Aggae Tekko!

CGO.com LLC is the company behind the "gyaru-style brainstorming" project. They have commented on the realization of this project.

The design of the lift was conceived to create an exciting experience for the passengers, and to encourage natural communication, rather than the monochromatic and inorganic impression of the previous lifts. The design was created with the hope that the lift would "trigger a rise and fall in the vibes (temperature of the heart)" of those who ride it. We want to provide a precious experience that can only be had at the Okurayama Observation Deck, where the elevation rises and the vibes also become agē⤴ as you ride the lift. If you ride the lift with your friends, please take pictures and post them on your SNS!"

Sapporo Smile Elevation Vibes Age⤴Lift

Of the 67 observatory lifts at the Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium, two are "Elevation Vibes Age⤴ Lifts. The lifts will be in operation from October 31, 2023 through the end of this winter. Regular lift fares are 1,000 yen for adults and 500 yen for children.

From the official website of the Okurayama General Information Center

Near the Sapporo Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium are the Hokkaido Shrine and the Sapporo Maruyama Stadium, and the night view of Sapporo from the Okurayama Observatory has been selected as one of the "New Three Great Night Views of Japan. If you happen to get on it on your way to the observatory, your mood might be agae⤴ too!

Check it out!