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Sapporo in Winter Without Making Skiing the Point
A proposed non-skiing Sapporo winter stay: compact outdoor walks, an underground art stop, warm meals, and a plan that survives bad visibility.
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Where to go, what to eat, and when the upgrade is worth it. Travel, art, hotels, and points, from an afternoon in New York to a trip across the world. Written by Victor.
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