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Places
Why Is It Called Cape Chikyu? The Story Behind Hokkaido’s “Earth Cape”
Why Is It Called Cape Chikyu?The Short Answer Cape Chikyu was not named because you can see the curve of the Earth. Its name is connected to an older Ainu place-name describing the dramatic cliffs. Muroran’s tourism information traces “C... -
Food & Drinks
Why Is Muroran Yakitori Made with Pork? The Story Behind Hokkaido’s Unusual Skewers
Why Is Muroran Yakitori Made with Pork?The Short Answer Muroran yakitori is made mainly with pork instead of chicken because pork was cheaper and easier to obtain in Muroran when this local food culture developed in the early 20th centur...
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