Why Is Shizunai’s Cherry Blossom Avenue Called “Nijukken Road”? The Story Behind Hokkaido’s 7-Kilometer Sakura Road
Why Is Shizunai’s Cherry Blossom Avenue Called “Nijukken Road”?The Short Answer “Nijukken” means 20 ken, an old Japanese unit of length. The road was about 20 ken—or roughly 36 meters—wide, which gave it its name. The road was built insi...
