Discover the Traditional Bread from Sapporo, Japan
About the city of Sapporo
Sapporo, the largest city in Hokkaido, Japan, is famous for its heavy snowfall and the Sapporo Snow Festival, which transforms winter challenges into a celebrated event. It hosted the 1972 Winter Olympics, marking a significant milestone in winter sports. The city is known for its natural beauty and culinary heritage, with sites like Sapporo Art Park integrating art and nature. A member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network since 2013, Sapporo promotes its brand and develops talent in Media Arts. As the birthplace of Hatsune Miku, it boasts a vibrant community of creators. Sapporo is a “food city,” renowned for fresh ingredients and local dishes like ramen and Genghis Khan (Mongolian barbecue). It is also pioneering a project redefining “bread” as a staple food made with water and local grains, expanding the culinary landscape.
Discover the traditional bread of Sapporo
Immerse yourself in the fascinating stories, traditions, and flavors of the unique breads from UNESCO Creative Cities. Click “Discover More” to explore the Creative Knowledge Platform, the project’s heri-telling platform, where farmers, millers, and bakers share their heritage and passion through captivating images, videos, and stories.
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