Overview

Dramatically different Japanese experience with cool summers, legendary powder snow, and frontier spirit. Sapporo offers housing 50-55% lower than Tokyo. With approximately 16,000 foreign residents (<1% of population), this is the smallest expat community among major cities. Japanese language is essential here. The city is famous for the Snow Festival, ski resorts, and fresh seafood.

Highlights

• World-class powder snow (Niseko nearby)
• 50-55% lower housing than Tokyo
• Cool summers (max 30°C)
• Famous Snow Festival
• Fresh Hokkaido seafood
• Spacious apartments

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