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Expanding Hokkaido's Fashion Scene: Model Rina Okada's Top 3 Sapporo Picks
Rina Okada
Sapporo Tourism Ambassador, model, and walking coach. She organizes the "Flux Mode Collection" to expand the fashion scene in Hokkaido. As a walking coach, she instructs corporations, schools, and celebrities, while also continuing her own modeling career in Paris, Milan, NY, and other international locations. In 2021, she became the first Miss Supranational Japan representative from Hokkaido.
■Click here for Rina Okada's Domingo Local Player page: here
A view you'll never forget!
A Special Place: Sapporo Mt. Moiwa Ropeway
Mt. Moiwa offers a breathtaking 360-degree panoramic view of the cityscape interwoven with vast nature. The night view, in particular, has been selected three times as one of Japan's "New Three Major Night Views." The glittering neon lights spreading through the clear air are so beautiful you won't want to blink.
Don't forget to ring the "Bell of Happiness" at the summit! Located in central Sapporo, it's easily accessible, and there's even a free shuttle bus, making it a convenient spot to visit.
Sapporo Mt. Moiwa Ropeway
■Location: 5-3-7 Fushimi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo
■Hours:
○Mt. Moiwa Ropeway (Sanroku Station - Chufuku Station)
・Summer (Apr-Nov) 10:30 AM - 10:00 PM
・Winter (Dec-Mar) 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
*Last ascent at 9:30 PM / Runs every 15 minutes
○Mini Cable Car (Chufuku Station - Sancho Station)
・Summer (Apr-Nov) 10:30 AM - 9:50 PM
・Winter (Dec-Mar) 11:10 AM - 9:50 PM
*Last ascent at 9:40 PM / Runs every 15 minutes
■Fees:
○Set Ticket (Round Trip): Ropeway + Mini Cable Car
Adults ¥2,100 / Children ¥1,050
*Up to 2 infants free per adult
○Individual Fares (Round Trip)
・Mt. Moiwa Ropeway: Adults ¥1,400 / Children ¥700
・Mini Cable Car: Adults ¥700 / Children ¥350
Click here for details and map for Sapporo Mt. Moiwa Ropeway
A "drinkable" cheese fondue!?
A Special Food: Sapporo Cheese House Mero
This wine and cheese fondue restaurant impressed me so much that I went two days in a row for the first time in my life. It's also known as the "drinkable cheese fondue place," and the cheese, which you enjoy by dipping fresh Hokkaido vegetables, is simply exquisite.
Tucked away in a back alley, the stylish interior also features a private room that can accommodate large groups. It's a restaurant that is sure to delight anyone you bring along.
Sapporo Cheese House Mero
■Location: 1F, Dai-5 Kowa Bldg., 6-1 Minami 2-jo Nishi 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo
■Hours: 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM (Last Order 11:00 PM)
■Phone: 011-252-1515
Click here for details and map for Sapporo Cheese House Mero
Like a snowflake
A Special Souvenir: Snow Waltz
This is pearl jewelry from Snow Waltz, a brand for which I serve as an advertising model. The accessories, which combine pearls and colorful crystals, look just like snowflakes. They defy conventional notions of jewelry parts and are loved by people of all ages.
With a unique design that you won't see on anyone else, this jewelry is perfect for daily wear, not just for special occasions, and is a popular souvenir both in Japan and abroad.
Domingo presents: That Person's Special Selections
"That Person's Special Selections" can also be found in "HAC MAGAZINE," the bimonthly in-flight magazine of Hokkaido Air System (HAC), the "Wings of the People of Hokkaido." We introduce the special recommendations of wonderful people from Hokkaido, including local food, places, souvenirs, and more.
