{"id":32094,"date":"2024-08-16T10:03:19","date_gmt":"2024-08-16T01:03:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/home.sapporo.kokosil.net\/?p=32094"},"modified":"2024-08-16T10:03:19","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T01:03:19","slug":"kawami-a-culture-that-originated-in-sapporo-is-set-to-be-held-again-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/home.sapporo.kokosil.net\/en\/archives\/32094","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Kawami&#8221;, a culture that originated in Sapporo, is set to be held again this year!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><span style=\"color: #999999\">The long run will be held for 15 days from Saturday, August 17th to Saturday, August 31st on the Horohira Bridge riverbed (left bank).<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/home.sapporo.kokosil.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/127739-4-dcf4e204be4f8ee70360170f07329460-3900x2195-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/home.sapporo.kokosil.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/127739-4-dcf4e204be4f8ee70360170f07329460-3900x2195-1.jpg\" alt=\"They seem to be enjoying a special summer moment while listening to the flow and murmuring of the river.\" width=\"1024\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"> They seem to be enjoying a special summer moment while listening to the flow and murmuring of the river.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p> The event was first held in 2017, and this year marks its 8th year.<\/p>\n<p> The term &quot;river-viewing weather&quot; has been coined, and awareness of this weather is gradually increasing among Sapporo residents.<\/p>\n<p> &quot;Flower viewing in spring, river viewing in summer&quot;<\/p>\n<p> During the warm summer months, you can spend your time on the riverbank enjoying the sound of the flowing river and the murmuring of the stream.<\/p>\n<p> The Toyohira River, a first-class river that flows through the middle of Sapporo, a city of 2 million people, is a wonderful location that preserves the beauty of nature even in the city. If you&#039;re lucky, you can see salmon swimming upstream in the fall.<\/p>\n<p> You can enjoy delicious food, alcohol, and soft drinks right in front of the river.<\/p>\n<p> &quot;River View&quot;<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/home.sapporo.kokosil.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/127739-4-99822a7bb91e34f38148db2f4161864d-3900x2195-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/home.sapporo.kokosil.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/127739-4-99822a7bb91e34f38148db2f4161864d-3900x2195-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p> People who enjoy river viewing tend to stay for long periods of time.<\/p>\n<p> The Toyohira River&#039;s overwhelming presence and never-ending scenery have led many people to say that they don&#039;t need any unnecessary background music.<\/p>\n<p> There are more than 10 food trucks and stalls lined up, so you&#039;ll never get bored of the food, no matter how many days you come.<\/p>\n<p> The empty-handed BBQ corner is a popular booth every year.<\/p>\n<p> If it&#039;s too hot, dipping your ankles in the river is the best way to cool off.<\/p>\n<p> Spending summer at the river is a special time, so please come with your family, friends, or even by yourself.<\/p>\n<p> Experience the luxury of being able to stay where you want.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/home.sapporo.kokosil.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/127739-4-39ae0de1bb053fc8be005517c1401f68-3900x2600-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/home.sapporo.kokosil.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/127739-4-39ae0de1bb053fc8be005517c1401f68-3900x2600-1.jpg\" alt=\"People enjoying a food truck on the riverbank.\" width=\"1024\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"> People enjoying a food truck on the riverbank.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p> Another attraction of the river is the illuminated Horohira Bridge.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/home.sapporo.kokosil.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/127739-4-1947c6d92b89d30860865b62d92b25d7-3840x2160-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/home.sapporo.kokosil.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/127739-4-1947c6d92b89d30860865b62d92b25d7-3840x2160-1.jpg\" alt=\"Horohira Bridge lit up before the sun goes down.\" width=\"1024\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"> Horohira Bridge lit up before the sun goes down.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/home.sapporo.kokosil.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/127739-4-520af3968202da1acc1f76f5607e8aca-1450x800-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/home.sapporo.kokosil.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/127739-4-520af3968202da1acc1f76f5607e8aca-1450x800-1.jpg\" alt=\"Horohira Bridge lit up after the sun had completely set.\" width=\"1024\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"> Horohira Bridge lit up after the sun had completely set.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p> The beauty of the illuminated bridge reflected on the water is stunning.<\/p>\n<p> Many people come to take photos, and the number of fans is gradually increasing, asking if it will be lit up again this year.<\/p>\n<p> The Toyohira River runs through Sapporo&#039;s city center and residential areas.<\/p>\n<p> I am convinced that when the day comes when we can light up all of the bridges that connect the economy and daily life, this will become a tourist resource that Sapporo can be proud of around the world.<\/p>\n<p> Location: Left bank of Horohira Bridge (Chuo Ward side) riverbed<\/p>\n<p> Date: Every day from August 17th (Sat) to August 31st (Sat), 2024<\/p>\n<p> Hours: Weekdays 15:00~21:00 Saturdays and Sundays 12:00~21:00<\/p>\n<p> Food trucks, food stalls, empty-handed BBQ, fluffy play equipment (kids&#039; corner), toilets available<\/p>\n<p> *There is no parking lot, so please use the paid parking lots at Horohirabashi Station on the Namboku Line or nearby.<\/p>\n<p> Kawami Co., Ltd. \/ Kawami Executive Committee<\/p>\n<p> <a class=\"pr-link\" href=\"https:\/\/kawamibiyori.com\/kawami_honsai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\">https:\/\/kawamibiyori.com\/kawami_honsai\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p> info@kawamibiyori.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The long run will be held for 15 days from Saturday, August 17th to Saturday, August 31st on the Horohira Bridge riverbed (left bank). 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