Statue Archives - Hokkaido Guide https://hokkaidoguide.com/tag/statue/ - All Hokkaido, Japan Tourist Information Thu, 11 Aug 2022 05:56:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://hokkaidoguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/cropped-logo4-1-32x32.jpg Statue Archives - Hokkaido Guide https://hokkaidoguide.com/tag/statue/ 32 32 Obihiro Shrine https://hokkaidoguide.com/obihiro-shrine/ Thu, 18 Nov 2021 14:01:29 +0000 https://hokkaidoguide.com/?p=27973 In 1881, a man named Benzo Yoda and others from Shizuoka Prefecture organized a pioneer group called the "Bansei-sha". This group  and settled inShimo-Obihiro Village and started pioneering. During this time, they started holding festivals and later built a small shrine, though the connection with the current Obihiro Shrine is still not well known. Read More ....

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]]> Girl in the Red Shoes https://hokkaidoguide.com/girl-in-the-red-shoes/ Mon, 11 Jan 2021 01:34:17 +0000 https://hokkaidoguide.com/?p=25626 The statue of the girl on the red shoes has a sad but fascinating background. The actual origins can be traced back to a poem 'Akai Kutsu' (which translates to red shoes), written in 1922 by Ujō Noguchi. This short poem is based on the real life of Iwasaki Kimi (July 15, 1902 - September 15, 1911). Read More ....

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]]> Ika Square & Seaport Park https://hokkaidoguide.com/ika-square-seaport-park/ Fri, 01 Jan 2021 01:29:39 +0000 https://hokkaidoguide.com/?p=25523 Hakodate is a coastal city. There are many piers and waterside promenades to casually stroll along and enjoy the views. On the western harbor you can find a nice small park appropriately named Seaport Park, plus Ika Square. Read More ....

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]]> Toyako Summit Monument https://hokkaidoguide.com/toyako-summit-monument/ Mon, 09 Dec 2019 03:30:47 +0000 https://hokkaidoguide.com/?p=22101 The post Toyako Summit Monument appeared first on Hokkaido Guide.

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