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City Overview
Sapporo City - the economic heart of Hokkaido and Japan’s northernmost business capital - has a population of around 2 million, comparable to global cities such as Paris, Munich, and Barcelona, despite its annual snowfall of approximately 5 meters. In addition to a lush natural environment, the city has a well-developed public transport infrastructure that includes both subways and train networks. Sapporo has a high concentration of universities, research institutes, IT-related companies, and medical facilities. It is truly a unique Northern hub of Japan, seamlessly blending natural and urban worlds.
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Sapporo at a Glance
- 1.5million
- Working-age population of wider Sapporo
- 2.5million
- Population of wider Sapporo area
- 5thlargest
- largest market in Japan
26°C / 79°F
Avg. temp. in Summer
02°C / 36°F
Avg. temp. in Winter
Cost-effective
office rent
Trending tourist destination(Ranked 5th with =276% in Skyscanner searches)
Airport with most frequent flights to Tokyo
Affordable housing
Shorter average commute than Tokyo