Police: 110;
Fire or sudden illness: 119

OMNI Dentix
A dentist open throughout the year. English-speaking dentists. Open 9AM - 9PM. M2 Bldg. 8F and 9F, S1 W3 / 242 - 6664.

Emergency Plumber Center
For emergencies such as burst frozen pipes. 24-hour-service. 211-7123.

Hokkaido Gas Security Center
Call in case of gas leak or other gas emergency. 24-hour-service. Open every day. 233-5533.

Hokkaido Electricity
Sapporo Branch Office
Call in case of power failure. 24-hour service. 221-3161.

The Japan Helpline
For help or answers to simple questions. 24-hour service in 18 different languages. Toll free: 0120-46-1997.

Tokyo English Life Line
Free confidential phone counseling. Every day from 9AM - 4PM and 7PM - 11PM. 03-3968-4099.

Forgot to Send Presents?
Holiday Postal Services

Sapporo Chuo Post Office, Collection and Delivery Department
24 hrs for express delivery. Open 9AM - 7PM, until 5PM on Saturdays, 12:30PM on Sundays and national holidays. N6 E, Higashi-ku / 748 - 2451.

Rent Things You Don't Wanna Buy

Toyota Rent and Lease, Inc.
All kinds of Toyota cars from regular-sized to wagons that holds 29 people can be rented for a reasonable price.
6 hrs: \5,000 - 29,500. 2-days: \11,000 - \76,000. One-day rental fee become \5,000 - \31,000 after the third day. Prices change according to season and options. Open everyday from 8AM to 8PM. N5 E2 / 281-0100.

Rentacom Showroom
Everything from traveling outfits to equipment for any kind of presentation. Suitcase \3,100/week; digital video camera \9,980/3 days; dome tent for 4 people \5,820/3 days; 60 liter cooler box \1,700/3 days; mountain bikes \1,700/3 days; baby carriages \6,410/month; snowboard and boots \4,410/3 days; electric bingo \7,410/3 days. ID required. Open from 10AM to 6PM. Closed Sundays and national holidays. S1 E7 / 0120-341801.

Planning Hokkoh, Inc.
Party goods, outdoors equipment, a large assortment of paintings, and exercise equipment. Suitcases from \4,200/7 days; 8-mm video camera from \8,000/day. Electric bingo from \7,000/2 days; Santa Claus costume from \5,000/3 days; disco ball from \5,000/3 days; table, chair and parasol \6,000/3 days; barbecue grill from \4,500/3 days; transceiver from \5,000/3 days. Open from 9:30AM to 6PM. N12 E13, Higashi-ku / 752 - 5577.

Shochiku Isho
This shop offers a large collection of stage props and makeup tools for traditional Japanese dance and kabuki. Costume, makeup, and wig for kabuki \70,000 - \100,000. Open from 9:30AM to 5:30PM. Closed Sundays and national holidays. Otomo Bldg. 4F. S2 W6 / 219-0805.

Sapporo Isho
Rent audio equipment and costumes. Animal costumes from \10,000/day; sumo suit from \6,500/day; ninja suit from \8,000/a day; tonosama (samurai) suit from \15,000/day; geisha suit from \25,000/day; happi coat for festival \900/day; audio equipment from \50,000/day; fancy dress from \3,000/day. Open from 9AM to 8PM (to 6PM on Sundays and national holidays). Closed the second Sunday of the month. Odori E7 / 242-1400.

Acom Rental
Suitcases, video cameras, equipment for events and more. Video camera from \10,000/2 days (digital cameras available); refrigerator (2-door) \29,800/year, (320 liter) \84,000/year; cloth-washer (4.3 liter automatic) \16,300/year; microwave oven \24,000 for a year; bed (single) \25,400, \43,200 (semi-double) \43,200/a year; 20-inch TV \28,800/year; television and video (20-inch) \57,600/year. Open 9AM to 6PM. Closed Sundays and national holidays. Miyanomori 3-jo 2-chome, 5-1 / 614-9991.

Rentall
This store has a large selection of equipment for parties, sports, travel, exhibitions, ceremonies and more. They have almost everything. Disco ball (hanging, 300 mm) \5,000/3 days; old-fashioned yakuza costume (Japanese sword, hat and suit) \10,000/3 days; video camera (8-mm digital VHS-C) \8,000/3days; TV with video (21-inch) \10,000/3 days; microwave oven \2,000/3 days; refrigerator (100- to 140-liter) \8,000/3 days. Higashi Sapporo 1-jo 3-chome, Shiroishi-ku / 822 - 4800.

Fugetsu
An okonomiyaki restaurant rents professional tools such as propane tanks and portable cooking stoves for okonomiyaki and yakisoba for \8,000 - \10,000. They give advice about how to use the tools and to make delicious dishes. Call from 9AM to 10PM. Sakaedori 15-chome, Shiroishi-ku/853-3001.

Make Presents Yourself

Print Kobo
Take regular T-shirts and print photos and illustrations on them. Open 10AM - 8PM. Closed when Robinson is closed. Robinson Department 6F, S4 W4 / 531-1111.

Mariya
Reference books, goods and items for handicrafts, interiors and accessories. Good collection of Japanese handicrafts. Open 10AM - 6PM. Closed Wednesday. Tokeidaimae Nakadori Bldg., B1 - 3F. N1 W3 / 221 - 3307

Daimaru Fujii Central (hobby counter)
Materials for woodcut crafts and other handicrafts. Open 10AM - 7PM. Close on Monday (irregular). Daimaru Fujii Central 4F, S1 W3 / 231-1131.

Kanari-ya
Great store for handicrafts. Good quality and quantity. Open 10AM - 7PM. Closed Wednesday (twice a month). S1 W2 / 261-1281.

Wrapping

Package Plaza Asazuma
Many kinds of wrapping paper, ribbons, paper bags, boxes and greeting cards. Party goods such as firecrackers, paper hats, candles, and paper plates/cups are available. Discount prices on all items. Open 9AM - 6PM. Closed Sundays and holidays. S9 W3 Near Nakajima Park/531-3111.

Forgot to buy something?
24-hr. Supermarket

Tokyu Store "Dinner Bell"
Open all day and night every day of the year: Three Dinner Bells in Sapporo. The store even serves over 10 kinds of takeout foods such as buta-don and katsu-don cooked to order. Reasonable prices for meat/veggie set of sukiyaki or yosenabe for groups or for just one person. All items are relatively cheap. New Dinner Bell will soon open at N32 W10 and near Hokkaido University. Dinner Bell Susukino Branch: S7 W6 / 531-0622. Dinner Bell Konohana Branch: Hiragishi 2-4, Toyohira-ku / 821-3122. Dinner Bell Kaminopporo Branch: Atsubetsu-minami 5chome, Atsubetsu-ku / 892-7090.

After Everything Is All Set,
You Need Candles for the Mood

Super Dry Cross Beat Asian Cafe
This newly opened cafe (July 11th) is located right next to ZEPP SAPPORO. Offering lunch, afternoon snacks, and dinner. Enjoy Super Dry beer fresh from Asahi Beer Sapporo Factory, as well as authentic Chinese teas, exotic Asian desserts, oven- baked homemade breads and various kinds of creative Asian foods from Vietnamese spring rolls (\630) to Thai fried chicken (\530). Affordably priced parties available. Come and enjoy a refreshing beer while listening to music. Parking space available. No entrance fee and affordable prices. Open daily from 11:30 AM until midnight. S9 W4 / 551-2722.

Asian Dining Hoang Tam
Offering a comforting and exotic atmosphere with a modern Asian flavor. Try their fantastic mango pudding, unique cocktails and great Chinese teas. They serve Chinese, Thai, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Filipino and Okinawan food. No entrance fee and affordable prices. Open daily from
5:30 PM to 4 AM. S3 W5 / 210-1717.

Asian Cafe Hoang Tam
Experience the new Asian rage! Cheerful open-style kitchen, great Chinese teas, drinks and creative Asian dishes such as Chinese, Thai, Singaporean, Filipino, Vietnamese, Korean, Taiwanese, Indonesian and Japanese. No entrance fee and affordable prices. Open daily from 5:30 PM to 5:30 AM. Japan Land Bldg. 1F, S5 W5 / 520-5151

Hutan
Relax and enjoy the magic of Bali! For those fortunate enough to have visited this paradise, this authentic Indonesian restaurant is sure to please. Offering a variety of Asian beers and authentic Indonesian fried rice. English and Indonesian (Balinese)-speaking staff available. Offering a variety of party plans to suit every budget. Open daily from 5:30PM to midnight. S2 W8 4-8 / 281-0216

Taipei Fang
Finally, Taiwanese restaurants are now starting to boom in Sapporo. This newly opened authentic Taiwanese restaurant has opened on Route 36. Try their great fresh-water clam pickled in soy-sauce (\500), fried rice-dumplings filled with juicy meatballs (\380), pearl milk tea (pearl tapioca in sweet milk tea, \450), and lots of other Taiwanese home-style dishes! Taiwanese staff available. Open from 11AM to 2PM, and from 5PM to 10 PM. Matsui Bldg. 1F, S4 W1 (on Route 36) / 552-9666

CAM CAM
Architecturally modeled after south-east Asian food stalls this reasonably priced restaurant offers Cambodian, Thai, Indonesian, Taiwanese, and other dynamic south east Asian dishes. Also available are South-American and exotic beers, rums, tequilas, house-original and frozen cocktails! Party plan \3,000 per person for 9 dishes as well as all-you-can- drink. M's space 1F, S2 W7 / 271-4449

Stanley
Feel at home and have fun while enjoying Chinese-style specialties such as hand-made fried dumplings (\500). Party plan \3,000 per person for 9 dishes and all-you-can-drink. Kowa Parking 2F, S2 W5 / 242-2039

Tonpu
Shanghai-style Chinese tavern. Try their Shanghai style fried noodles (\700). Party plan \3,000 per person for 8 dishes and all-you can drink. S2 W2 / 221-3453

Asian Izakaya Shaku
Asian-style tavern offers spacious surroundings with an exotic and comfortable atmosphere. They serve creative Thai, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Korean and Chinese food. Highly recommended is the king crab saut仔d with lemon grass. Open daily from 5 PM to 3 AM (until midnight on Sundays and holidays) Tosho 3･4 Bldg. B1F, S3 W4 / 231-0066

Pazar
Excellent and affordably priced fusion cuisine! Well-traveled chef and owner Mr. Tsune has visited more than 45 countries around the world. On display is the best ethnic costume collection in Sapporo, as well as photographs taken by the owner from all around the world Some clothes are for sale, too. In August, Xene readers can have a beer for \250 until 8PM, or \350 after 8PM! Be sure to inform the staff you are a Xene reader. In September, Pazar will celebrate it's fourth anniversary! Come and celebrate! After 5PM, all food and drinks are 20% off!! Continental Bldg. B1F, S1 W11 / 221-8306

Spice Bar TARA
Looking for some spicy stuff? Try their original curries. You can choose how hot you want it. Highly recommended are the daily lunchtime specials. You can have the "curry of the day" and later cool down with a sherbet for dessert (\900). On Saturdays and Sundays during lunchtime, they serve an African dumpling curry set with salad, dessert and drink all for \1,200. Nihon Ryoko Bldg. B1F, S1 W4 / 219-2144

Sua
Vietnamese-style cafe. Lunch set for \700 includes rice and the daily home-style special. Eat in or take out. Also available, are Vietnamese rice noodle sets and curry sets. Vietnamese merchandise, are for sale, too! Sapa upstairs. Open 11AM to 10:30PM. S3 W6 / 231-5333

Sapa
This is a Vietnamese BBQ house architecturally modeled after Vietnamese food stalls. The Vietnamese style of BBQ consists of roasted meat seasoned with Vietnamese herbs and wrapped in a roll of rice paper. Vietnamese merchandise available. Open 5PM to 11PM. 2nd floor of Sua. S3 W6 / 231-5333

Phuquoc
Authentic Vietnamese restaurant. Try their Vietnamese-style spring rolls, Vietnamese rice noodles with chicken, and Vietnamese-style pancakes with pork, shrimp and vegetables! Also available are lovely Vietnamese merchandise! Open from 5PM to midnight. KAKU IMAGINATION 2F, S3 W7 / 272-0477

Jasmac Plaza Hotel
6F Dragon Dining Poseidon: Offering a blend of Chinese, Japanese and Western flavors, this place offers healthy low-fat dishes without artificial seasonings. While dining, enjoy their aquarium of tropical fish. A Chinese buffet is offered for \2,500 per person or if you prefer, you can order individual dishes. There are 30 kinds of foods available including appetizers and desserts. There is no time limit so relax and enjoy! Two or more people are required and the arrival time must be before 9PM. The buffet menu includes lemon chicken, banana dumplings, and saut仔d ostrich meat with black pepper. Hurry in because the buffet ends on August 31! Open 5PM to 9PM. Jasmac Plaza Hotel 6F, S7 W3 / 552-3330

Hotel Royton Sapporo
B1F Banri: Chinese restaurant. From August 1 to 31, a buffet offering 40 kinds of dishes including appetizers and desserts will be served. \5,000 per person for 90 minutes. Two or more people are required for this limited-time offer. If you are a member of a gourmet club, discount prices are available. Call Hotel Royton for further details. The buffet is available from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM. The restaurant is open until 9PM. Hotel Royton Sapporo B1F, N1 W11 / 271-2711

Hotel Arthur Sapporo
4F The Round Midnight: The daily lunchtime service offers authentic dim-sum lunches from 11:30AM to 3 PM (last order 2PM). You can order separate dishes, or choose from the chef's special lunch courses from \2,000, \3,000 or \5,000 (two or more people needed for this offer). They also serve all-you-can-eat courses for \1,200 (6 kinds of dim-sums and jasmine tea), \1,500 (9 kinds of dim-sums, jasmine tea and coffee), \1,800 (12 kinds of dim-sums, jasmine tea, Pu Li tea and coffee), and \2,400 (18 kinds of dim-sums, jasmine tea, Pu Li tea, litee tea and coffee). Dinnertime: the Chinese buffet offers 30 kinds of dishes for \3,500 per person. All drinks are 50% off if you arrive before 6PM (until August 20)! Authentic Chinese cuisine. You can order at your table. Special Chinese gourmet dishes (\5,000, \8,000, \12,000) are also available until August 31. Try their Beijing-style roasted duck! Open daily from 5PM to midnight (last order 10PM). Hotel Arthur Sapporo 4F, S10 W6 / 561-1000

Keio Plaza Hotel
B1F Cantonese cuisine Nang-Yeng: From August 1 to 31 they are offering a Cantonese and Szechuan cuisine buffet serving 50 kinds of authentic dishes such as Beijing-style roasted duck and shark fin soup. \5,000 per person. \4,000 for seniors (age over 60), \2,000 for elementary school students, \1,000 for children under age 6. Available from 5PM to 10 PM. Keio Plaza Hotel B1F, N5 W7 / 271-3203

■Rausu-cho, Menashi-gun
Tel. 01538-7-2111 （Rausu-cho Tourism & Commerce Section）

Seseki Onsen (hot spring) (mixed bathing)
A hot spring by the seashore, just before the end of the road at Aidomari that, on fine days, commands a view of Kunashiri Island from the natural rock-pool bath. Submerged during high tides, hot water springs from a crack in the rock to create a natural bath during low tides. Timing is of the utmost!

Aidomari Onsen (mixed bathing)
A wooden bath originally built to warm up the local fishermen and seaweed gatherers. Take care not to trouble them during the fishing season between July and September.

Kuma no Yu
Situated next to the River Rausu by the Shiretoko Pass route 334. This hot spring has a fenced-off bath for females as well as a large mixed-bathing area.

■Teshikaga-cho, Kamikawa-gun
Tel. 01548-2-2191（Teshikaga-cho Tourism & Commerce Section）

Wakoto Onsen Outdoor Hot Spring (mixed bathing)
Situated before the Wakoto Peninsular on Lake Kussharo, this hot spring is large enough to accommodate about 20 people at once and also has a changing room. Tends to get quite crowded in summer, but the view of Lake Kussharo is great.

Suna Yu (mixed bathing)
This sandy stretch along the Kussharo Peninsular by route 278 is a popular tourist spot and becomes very crowded. Hot water springs up from the sand when even a shallow hole is dug. The scenery too is beautiful, but swimsuits must be worn.

Kussharo Han no Yu, Kotan no Yu (virtually mixed bathing)
Situated by route 278 on the Kussharo Peninsular. Male and female baths are separate, but the rocks between are low, making them pointless. Lake Kussharo is within an arm’s length away.

Nibushi Onsen
A 15m-diameter hot spring surrounded by rural beauty on the edge of Lake Kussharo. Changing rooms are available, but bathing is mixed. 　

■Todohotsuke-mura, Kameda-gun
Tel. 0138-86-2111　(Todohotsuke Commerce Section)

Mizunashi Kaihin Onsen (mixed bathing)
Situated near Cape Esan, this hot spring consists of several concrete pools that appear during low tide.

■Shiretoko Hanto, Shari-gun
Tel. 0152-44-5849 (Abashiri Tourist Association)
Kamuiwakka Falls (mixed bathing)
One of the most famous natural outdoor hot springs in Hokkaido. The whole river, including the basin of a waterfall is a hot spring.

■Kamifurano-cho, Sorachi-gun
Tel. 0167-45-3121（Kamifurano-cho Tourism & Commerce Section）
Tokachidake Fukiage Onsen Outdoor Hot Spring (mixed bathing)
A hot spring with two baths situated in the middle of a virgin forest.

■Kumaishi-cho, Kudo-gun
Tel. 01398-2-3111 (Kumaishi-cho Tourist Association)
Hiratanai Onsen (mixed bathing)
A rock-pool hot spring situated in the ravine behind the "Hiratanai So" guesthouse on the Kumaishi side of Route 227-Unseki Pass that links Uchiura Bay with the Sea of Japan.

■Ashoro-cho, Ashoro-gun
Tel. 01562-5-2141 (Ashoro-cho Tourism & Commerce Section）
Onneto Yu no Taki (mixed bathing)
Although the address is Ashoro, the hot spring is actually on the border of
the Lake Akan Spa near Route 241. Situated on the side of Mt.
Meakan(pronounced may akan)

Parks (for walking, picnicking and relaxing) in Sapporo

■ Bankei Shimin no Mori (Citizens' Woodland), Chuo-ku
5.5km of trails on Mt. Mitsubishi, part of the Bankei ski-grounds. Lots of unspoilt nature still remains near the pistes.

■Nopporo Shinrin Koen, Atsubetsu-ku
Over 30km of varied and interesting trails provide the perfect place for bird-watching, as well as providing the opportunity to spot squirrels and foxes that inhabit the forest.

■ Nishioka Park, Toyohira-ku
A treasure-trove of plant and animal life. Fireflies, as well as many species of dragonflies and birds can be seen from the wooden footpaths that wind through the marshes of one of Hokkaido’s leading habitats.

■ Makomanai Park, Minami-ku
Dozens of pathways thread their way through the silver birch and fir trees, and across a wide expanse of lawns. A trail also connects the park to the nearby Monami Park.

■Monami Koen, Minami-ku
A great park along the banks of the Toyohira River, to escape to when the weather gets hot. Also known as one of Sapporo’s leading spots during the season of autumn leaves.

■ Takino Suzuran Park, Minami-ku
Take your pick from the wide array of waterfalls, clear streams, woodland and great views that make up this park, set in 130 hectares of undulating hillside. The waterfalls are particularly beautiful. A treasure-trove of wild flowers, birds, animals and insects, and also boasts a youth lodge, view tower and outdoor cooking facilities. A great place for a wide variety of activities from hiking to auto camping.

■ Mt. Moiwa Public Ski Grounds, Minami-ku
Trails between the ski slopes and the summit provide a great place for mountain hiking. Or the pistes themselves, with no one else in sight, are perfect places to relax.

■ Moerenuma Park, Higashi-ku
169.9 hectares of highly acclaimed parkland created in 1988 from the designs of the internationally renowned sculptor, Isamu Noguchi. An interesting park!

■ Ishiyama Ryokuchi (Greenland), Minami-ku
Situated by the side of Route 453 on the way to Lake Shikotsu, the park is divided into the north side, with its excellent views, and the unique exposed rock-face scenery of the south side. The south side also has quite an interesting layout.

■ Maeda Shinrin Park, Teine-ku
Almost half of the park is woodland and a 600m-long canal stretches out in a perfectly straight line from the view-lounge towards Mt. Teine. On either side are 320 poplar trees. An area of trees and tree stumps also provides a great place to play and the lawns are expansive.

Day trips to Mountains in and around Sapporo

Mountain trail maps are sold at major bookstores, but Shugakuso (N12 W3, Kita-ku / 726-1235) and ICI Ishii Sports (Tanukikoji 4-chome / 222-3535) have a better selection.

■ Mt. Hachiken (Hachikenzan) 498ｍ
A mountain shaped like a dinosaur’s back, situated on the way to Jozankei Spa. The peak is narrow and quite thrilling.

■ Mt. Teine (Teineyama)　1023ｍ
The beauty of the four seasons can be experienced at Mt. Teine between early spring and late autumn. The route from Heiwa no Taki (peaceful waterfall) is particularly spectacular and a large car park is also available there.

■ Mt. Hyakumatsusawa (Hyakumatsusawayama) 1038ｍ (South peak 1043m）
A 360-degree panoramic view can be enjoyed from the summit of the south face. One of the most famous mountains in the suburbs of Sapporo.

■ Jozankei Mt. Tengu (Jozankeitengudake) 1144ｍ
Climb the rocky gorge to the thrilling summit. A small but interesting peak.

■ Mt. Sapporo (Sapporodake) 1293ｍ
The views of Mt. Yotei (Yoteizan)、Mt. Muine (Muineyama) and Mt. Yoichi (Yoichidake) are superb. Entrance to the mountain is marked by a sign on the left-hand side of the road that leads up to the electric bus stop at Hoheikyo Dam. Mosquitoes are rife in June so be prepared or risk the consequences.

■ Mt. Muine (Muineyama) 　 1460ｍ
The most suitable mountain to climb on a day-trip from Sapporo. Take the road towards Asarigawa Spa from route 230 just before Jozankei and then a little further along, turn right at the junction for Toyohakozan.

■ Mt. Yotei (Yoteizan) 1893ｍ
Best to stay overnight in the mountain shelter to experience the beautifully serene sunrise from the summit the following morning.

*Addresses are Chuo-ku and area code is 011 unless otherwise indicated.
*M for male, F for female.

All-you-can-drink Specials and Party Menus

Brian Brew (Irish bar)
Authentic Irish bar with great Irish Beer. Harp Course: M \2,000, F \1,500, 90 min. for beer, cocktails, wine and soft drinks. Shamrock Course: M \2,500, F \2,000, 90 min. for Guinness, Kilkenny, beer, cocktails, wine, whiskey and soft drinks. Every last Sat., all-you-can-eat & -drink for \2,500. Every Mon. 7PM-9PM, all beer \200 off (\100 off for half pint ); 8PM - 9PM, all food \100 off; 9PM - 10PM, all cocktails \300. Every Sat., Guinness and Kilkenny \700 / pint, \400 / half pint. N11 W14, Kita-ku / 746-6696.

Cappuchio (Italian)
Fine food at reasonable prices. Every Tue., all-you-can-drink \600 for 60 min. Every Wed., 1 dessert platter on the house. Every Thur., house wine \500 for 60 min. All-you-can-drink \980 for 2 hrs. with any party course for a group of more than 3 (reservation needed). HBC 3-jo Bldg. B1, S3 W2 / 221-2707.

Kaneyuni (wine and Italian-influenced dishes)
Seasonal, imaginative dishes. \2,500 party course, all-you-can-drink (beer, wine, cocktails, whiskey and soft drinks) with 3 entrees and the carpaccio of the day. Only for groups of more than 3. HBC 3-jo Bldg. B1, S3 W2 / 232-2325.

Red Drop (tavern)
Popular for 50 wines from around the world. All-you-can-drink \1,000 with any party plan. Only for groups of more than 3. Reservations needed. HBC 3-jo Bldg. B1 S3 W2 / 232-2331.

Chaozu (microbrew beers, and food)
High-quality microbrew beers and creative dishes. Party plan (\3,500, \4,500 and \5,000) includes all-you-can-drink (beer, wine, whiskey, shochu, sake and soft drinks). Closed Sun. and national holidays. Yusei Gojokai Bldg. B1F, S1 W5 / 251-4221.

Pazar (ethnic food)
Authentic Asian and Mexican food. Reasonable prices. All-you-can-drink \1,500 for 2 hrs. with any party plan (only for groups of more than 3). Continental Bldg. B1, S1 W11 / 221-8306.

Blues Alley (a bar serving food)
You can play billiards and darts here. Live music every night. All-you-can-drink Plan-A: beer, whiskey, wine and soft drinks. Plan-B: 23 kinds of cocktails, whiskey and wine. Each \1,000 or A+B \1,500. These are only with the party plans (\2,500 or \3,000 for 2 hrs). No seating charge. Miyako-Bldg. B1, S3 W3 / 231-6166

Bar Locotonte
Great club with great DJs. All-you-can-drink, M \3,200, F \2,200 for 3 hrs. Susukino-kaikan Bldg. 4F, S7 W4 / 533-3728.

Sarasa (multi-ethnic food)
Creative foods. Asian-French-Italian fusion cuisine. All-you-can-drink \1,000 (beer, wine, whiskey, 70 kinds of cocktails, sake, shochu and soft drinks) . These are only with party plans (\2,500 or \3,500). Seating charge \500. F45 Bldg. 9F, S4 W5 / 210-9848.

Saltimbanco Baobab (African food)
Reasonable prices, great food and drinks. Party Plan \3,500, all-you-can-drink for 2 hrs. (beer, wine and cocktails), with 7 dishes. Only for groups of more than 3. Reservations needed one day in advance. A dessert will be specially offered for Xene readers who choose the party plan! M's Space 2F, S2 W7 / 272-1039.

Tanto Tanto Tanto (Italian)
Fresh seafood, and wine. All-you-can-drink \1,000 (wine, cocktails, low-malt beer, soft drinks and whiskey), and 1 glass of champagne on the house, only with party plan (\2,500, \3,000 or \3,500, 2 hrs.; only for groups of more than 3). 5-Jo Bldg. 3F, S5 W3 / 513-1010.

New York Cafe (Western restaurant & bar)
Healthy sandwiches for lunch and authentic American food for dinner. Reasonable wines. All-you can-drink \1,000 (wine, cocktails, low-malt beer, whiskeys and soft drinks), and 1 glass of champagne on the house, only with party plan (\2,500, \3,000 or \3,500, for 2 hrs.; only for groups of more than 3). MA Bldg. 2F, S1 W6 / 252-2249.

Le Tabou (Spanish tavern)
Party plan: food and all you can drink (beer, Spanish wine, cocktails, whiskey and soft drinks), \3,500 or \4,000. Mitsuwa Bldg. 8F, S7 W3 / 532-7008.

Asian Dining Hoang Tam
Sophisticated modern Asian cuisine. Party plan: food and all-you-can-drink (beer, wine, whiskey, shochu, Chinese liquor, 37 kinds of cocktails and soft drinks) for \3,500, \4,000, \5,000 or \6,000. S3 W5 / 210-1717.

Asian Cafe Hoang Tam
Asian tavern. All you can drink (beer, wine, Chinese liquor, whiskey, 37 kinds of cocktails and soft drinks) \1,000. Only with party plans (\2,000 or \3,000). Japanland Bldg. 1F, S5 W5 / 520-5151.

Los Gatos Minami 5-jo
Spanish tavern. Party course: food and all you can drink for \3,500 or \2,500. S5 W5 / 533-8181.

Los Gatos Minami 3-jo
Spanish tavern. Party course: food and all you can drink for \3,000 or \4,000. S3 W2 / 232-3800.

Jap Jay
All you can drink with any party plan (\2,500, \3,000, \3,500, or \4,000) . F45 Bldg. 11F, S4 W5/ 210-4440.

Nuts Cafe ( Western restaurant & bar )
Authentic American food. You can get real hamburgers, wrap sandwiches and smoothies here. All you can drink \1,800, 90 min. Must be more than
2 people. Beer, dark beer, Jack Daniels, California wine, cocktails and soft drinks. Takuto S1 Bldg. 9F, S1 W4 / 222-7110.

Nuts Cafe Nights (Western restaurant & bar)
All you can drink \2,000, 100 min. Must be more than 2 people. Beer, dark beer, Jack Daniels, California wine, cocktails and soft drinks. I Bldg. 1F, S6 W5 / 533-6000.

Art Hotels Sapporo
1F Lounge Symphony: all you can drink \2,000 for beer and Italian wine with a snack. \2,500 for beer, Italian wine, whiskey, soft drinks and hot and cold hors d'oeuvres. 2 hrs. 5PM - 10PM. S9 W2 / 512-3456.

All-You-Can-Eat Specials and Special Lunch Sets

Tonpu (Chinese tavern)
Reasonable prices, tasty dim-sum. Chinese lunch buffet \880, 1hr. Dim-sum, soft drinks and desserts. Daily 12PM - 3PM. S2 W2 / 221-3453.

Gaijin Bar
A place you all know. Let's Party! All-you-can-eat fish and chips, \1,000 -- only for Xene readers! June and July only. No charge. M's Space 2F, S2 W7 / 272-1033.

Hotel Arthur Sapporo
1F Lounge Arnot: dessert & cake buffet \1,100, 12PM - 5PM. Sat, Sun, and holidays 1PM - 3:30 PM. June's theme is strawberry, July is cherry. 4F The Round Midnight: Chinese buffet \3,500. Order at table. 5PM - 12:30AM. S10 W6 / 561-1000.

Keio Plaza Hotel
1F Restaurant Jurin: dinner buffet \2,800, 6PM - 9PM, Sat, Sun, and national holidays. Dessert buffet \1,000,
2:30PM - 4:30PM. B1F Nang-Yeng (Chinese); dim-sum buffet \2,000, 12PM - 2PM. N5 W7 2-1 / 271-3203.

Sapporo ANA Hotel
Anniversary lunch buffet: \1,000, 11:30AM-2PM, 6/1-6/30 (except 6/22-6/25). Special lunch buffet: \1,500, 11:30AM - 2PM, 6/22 - 6/25. Anniversary dinner buffet: \3,000, 2 hrs, 5:30PM - 9:30PM, 6/1 - 6/30. All-you-can-drink: \1,000 (wine, whiskey, juice and low-malt beer). Ladies buffet, \2,500 every Wed, only for women. Weekend buffet, \3,000 every Sat., Sun., and national holidays. N3 W1 / 221-4411.

Century Royal Hotel
Brewery Restaurant Tiffany: crab-lover's dinner buffet \3,600. All-you-can-drink \1,000 for beer, wine, whiskey and shochu. Extra \300 for soft drinks. 5PM - 9PM, seating until 8PM. N5 W5 / 221-2121.

Hotel Royton Sapporo
1F Cafe Trianon: lunch buffet, organic veggie salad and healthy food, \1,300, Mon - Fri, 11:30AM - 2PM. N1 W11 / 271-2711.

Sapporo Prince Hotel
12F Restaurant Trianon: lunch buffet \1,600, 20 kinds of dishes, Mon - Fri, 11:30AM - 2PM. Roast beef served every Friday. S2 W11 / 241-1111.

Sapporo Park Hotel
Millennium 2000 Restaurant Special Days: every 10th and 20th. Millennium special menu served at 1F Lausanne (French/Italian Terrace Restaurant) and 4F Tougenkyo (Chinese). Themes for June are spring rolls and roast duck. Lunch \1,000, Dinner \2,000. S10 W3 / 511-3131.

Jasmac Plaza Hotel
6F Dragon Dining Poseidon: Chinese buffet. Order at your table. 30 kinds of foods including appetizers and desserts. \2,500 (must be for more than
1 person), 5PM - 9PM, from 6/10 until late August. S7 W3 / 552-3330.

Hotel Monterey Sapporo
\630 lunch at all the hotel restaurant, only on 6/29 and 6/30, 11AM - 2:30PM. 1F Queen's Court: bistro plate lunch or fried-noodle and dim-sum lunch. 2F Karan-tei: sushi lunch. 2F Rokkou: steak lunch. N4 E1 / 232-7111.

Strong Coffee to Stir You Up

Kahisakan
Kahisakan cafe in front of Sapporo International Communication Plaza serves 18 kinds of coffee. A convenient place to meet a friend, it's quiet and relaxing. Tables are set outside during the summer. Coffee from ￥400. Sets with coffee are available for about ￥650. Tokeidai Garden Club, Sapporo Tokeidai Bldg. B1, N1 W2 (9 AM to 8PM on weekdays; from 10AM on weekends.). Other branches: Odori branch, Kinokuniya Bookstore B2, S1 W1 (from 8AM to 8PM on weekdays; from 9AM on weekends); Maruyama branch, S5 W27 (10AM to 8PM.); Tokyu branch, Tokyu B1F, N4 W2 (10AM to 7:30PM.); Duo branch, Duo II B1F, Chuo 2-jo 5-chome, Atsubetsu (9:30AM to 8PM.); Shinrin Koen branch, in front of Shinrin Koen JR Station (10AM to 6:30.); Jietaimae branch, Tokyu Store B1F, Sumikawa 3-jo 6-chome, Minami-ku (10AM to 8PM.); Teine branch, Seiyu Teine Store 1F, Maeda 1-jo 11-chome, Teine-ku (10AM to 8PM.); Main branch, 3-chome, Naebo-cho, Higashi-ku (10AM to 7PM). Tel. 011-702-0355 (main branch)

Kitajizo
Another convenient cafe downtown. Cozy, with brews from ￥500, homemade bread from ￥100. Coffee beans from ￥500/ 100g. 8AM to 10PM. N1 W2 (behind the Clocktower)/ 011-271-1567.

Sorairo-no-Tane
A relaxing and quiet cafe with a flower shop. Four kinds of coffee are ￥450. Snacks about ￥400. Four kinds of blended and unblended coffee beans: ￥600/100g. 11AM to 7PM. Closed Thur. S1 W20/632-6656.

Miyakoshiya Coffee
Ten coffees from ￥650, three blends from ￥550. ￥350 for refill. A few of the branches serve alcohol. Snacks available. Main branch: S2 W28 (10 AM to 12AM). Coffee Kobo: S5 W27 (11AM to 11PM). Coffee-ten: Stage Bldg. B1, S1 W22 (12PM to 12AM). Odori banch: Toshin Bldg. B1F, Odori Nishi 2 (8AM to 9PM.). Cafe Bazaar: Pole Town, S3 W4 (8AM to 9PM). Sun Piaza banch: Sun Piaza 1F, 2-5 Atsubetsu Chuo (from 10AM); Sapporo Factory banch: Sapporo Factory 2-jokan B1, N2 E4 (10AM to 10PM). Coffee House branch: N2 E4 (12PM to 11PM). Minami 13-jo Ishiyama Dori branch: S13 W11 (10AM to 3AM). Operates the Hallstairs Cafe chain: Parade Bldg. 1F and 2F, S2 W3 (9AM to 11PM on 1F, 12PM to 1AM on 2F.). Hallstairs Espresso Bar: Seibido B1, S3 W3 (11AM to 3AM). Sapporo Mitsukoshi branch, Mitsukoshi B1, S1 W3 (Open 10AM). Cafe Bruno: Riido Bldg. 1F, S1 W24 (3PM to 3AM). Cappchino Club: Souen East Plaza, N10 W14 (9AM to 9PM). Tel. 011-641-7277 (Main branch).

Zazi
Good coffee and food. Usually bustling during the lunch hour. Coffee from ￥400. Food about ￥700. 9:30AM to 10PM. S2 W5/ 011-221-0074.

Sabo Morihiko
Quiet and relaxing cafe in an antique Japanese house where time stands still. 2nd floor is recommended for reading and just spacing out. Coffee from ￥450. 11AM to 7PM, to 10PM on Fri. and Sat. Closed Sun. 2-18, S2 W26 (a tiny beige house in a quiet neighborhood)/011-622-8880.

Ruth Lowe
Coffee is not really strong, but this cafe restaurant's jazz relaxes. On the way to Mt. Moiwa skiing. Recommended for the stressed-out. Coffee ￥550, food about ￥1,000, cake ￥450, scone ￥500. Weekly dish ￥1,200 is recommended. 11:30AM to 11PM, to 8PM on Sunday, closed Mon., Tue. and Wed. From mid April, open until 9PM on Sunday and closed only Tue. Moiwashita 3-1, Minami-ku (a white British-style house)/011-583-3608.

Fushigi no Kuni no Alice
A.k.a. "Alice in Wonderland." A comfortable, quiet cafe with Enya-esque music. Hard to leave once you settle in! Coffee from ￥350. 8:30AM to 9:30PM. Food from ￥700 to ￥900. Nakanoshima 2-3, Toyohira-ku/011-812-8798.

Flavored Coffee
GJ Gourmet Cafe, Cafe Bar J and Cafe Beanery, serving flavored coffee from the US (Gloria Jean's Coffees), have just opened in Otaru. Otaru Bibure, next to Otaru Chikkou JR Station.

Tasty Take-Out Coffee

Doutor Coffee
Coffee from ￥180. Snacks around ￥200. 8:30AM to 9:30PM. Tanukikoji 2 and Odori 3-chome.

M's Bagel
Coffee ￥180, latte ￥200. Open daily from 8 AM to 8 PM. Sapporo Tokei-dai Bldg. (next to Kahisakan listed above) B1F, N1 W2.

Cafe Dor
Coffee from ￥180. Snacks around ￥300. 8AM to 8:30PM. Inside Sapporo-eki Meitengai.

Refill Roll Call

Some MacDonalds - Coffee ￥180.

All Royal Hosts - Coffee from ￥300 until 10PM, and ￥350 until morning.

All Mister Donuts - Coffee from ￥250 to ￥280.

Some Bikkuri Donkeys from 6AM to 10AM. Coffee from ￥160 during refill time. Otherwise, only ￥90 for a cup.

Coffee Beans

Kahisakan
18 kinds of beans are available at all Kahisakan cafes. 100g from ￥480 and 300g from ￥1,300. You can also have the main branch send you the beans you like. ￥390 shipping cost until 400g. To order, call collect /0120-228867.

Miyakoshiya Coffee
13 kinds of beans sold at all Miyakoshiya cafes listed above. 100g of blended beans from ￥400 and of straight beans from ￥450.

Iwata Coffee
The shop roasts beans in the morning of the day of shipping. Original blended beans from ￥540/100g. Free shipping fee from 200g. 11AM to 7PM, to 6PM on Sun. and holidays. Closed Wed. 4-22, N13 W14, Higashi-ku /011-743-8118.

Orient Coffee
18 kinds of straight and blended coffee beans. They roast beans six times a day, so they're always fresh and delicious. From ￥420/100g. Free shipping from 1kg. Free delivery from 300g in the city. Many coffee goods and gifts are also available. 9AM to 6PM. S18 W15/011-513-4552

Abe Coffee
22 kinds of straight and blended coffee beans. 100g from ￥380. Shipping is free from 500g in Sapporo. 9AM to 5PM. Kitago 4-4, Shiroishi-ku /011-875-2660.

Coffee Takuhai Center
Not only 60 kinds of regular and flavored coffee beans, but also more than 150 kinds of tea and 4,000 foods and ingredients from around the world -- for delivery! Coffee beans from the US, tea from India, Sri Lanka, China and elsewhere. Coffee beans from ￥200 to ￥980/100g. Flavored coffee (Gloria Jean's Coffees) from ￥650/100g. Toasted almond cream, Irish cream, vanilla cream, chocolate raspberry and others. Tea from ￥180 to ￥500/50g. For food and spices (from Italy, USA, France, Korea, China and elsewhere). Call and ask for what you're looking for, and they'll tell you whether they have it. Delivery for orders exceeding ￥1,500. Free delivery from ￥2,500. Collect: 0120-080851.

Tengu Natural Food
Organic decaffeinated roast coffee beans (from Fair Trade) ￥800/200g. Decaffeinated Earl Grey Tea ￥770/100g. Inka (roasted barley, rye, chicory and beet root; no additives) ￥800/150g. Granola, tortillas, whole wheat flour and more are also available. Three to four days delivery in Japan. Free catalog: 0429-85-8751. Fax: 0429-85-8752, e-mail: tengu@gol.com. (See p.25 for presents!)

Hotel Forester
Outdoor bath surrounded by woods. Aza Kamisato, Tsubetsu-cho, Abashiri-gun / 01527-6-3333.

Kua Plaza Pirika
Outdoor bath borders the forest. Separate male/female baths. Aza Pirika, Imagane-cho, Setana-gun / 01378-3-7111

Oboko-so
Riverside outdoor bath. Separate male/female baths. Aza Namarigawa, Yakumo-cho, Yamakoshi-gun / 01376-3-3123.

Tomuraushi, Kokumin Shukusha Higashi Taisetsu-so
Awesome vistas from the outdoor bath. Separate male/female baths. Tomuraushi, Shintoku-cho, Kamikawa-gun / 01566-5-3021.

Oyakotsu-jigoku
30cm-deep outdoor bath. Mixed bathing: Bring your swimsuit. Wakoto Hanto, Kussharo-ko, Teshikaga-cho, Kamikawa-gun / 01548-2-2191.

Ikoi-no-ie, Kayanuma
Outdoor bath overlooks Kushiro Marsh and Lake Shirarutoro. Separate male/female baths. Kayanuma, Shibecha-cho, Kawakami-gun / 01548-7-2121.

Fujimi Kanko Hotel
Mixed bathing. Outdoor sauna. Nukabira Onsen, Kamishihoro-cho, Koutou-gun / 01564-4-2311.

Nupuntomuraushi Onsen
Outdoor bath in a forest glen. Mixed bathing. Tomuraushi, Shintoku-cho, Kamikawa-gun / 01566-4-5111.

Makkari Onsen
Outdoor bath looks out on Mt. Yotei. Separate male/female. 174-3 Midorioka, Makkari-mura, Abuta-gun / 0136-45-2717.

Tokachidake Onsen Yumoto Ryounkaku
Outdoor bath affords spectacular view of mountains. Separate male/female baths. Tokachidake Onsen, Kamifurano-cho, Sorachi-gun / 0167-39-4111.

Ginrei-so
Big outdoor hot spring. Also known for kaiseki ryori, Japan's haute cuisine. Separate male/female baths. Sakura 1-chome, Otaru / 0134-54-7010.

Hakugin-so
From May to October, four outdoor baths of different temperatures. Separate male/female baths. Bring your own food for an overnight stay. Fukiage Onsen, Kamifurano-cho, Sorachi-gun /0167-45-4126.

Korakuen
Rooms with an outdoor hot spring bath. Shinko 5-23-1, Otaru / 0134-54-8221.

Asahi Onsen
A riverside outdoor hot spring. Hotel without telephone or TV, open since the Edo era. Mixed bathing. Raiden, Shikijimanai, Iwanai-cho, Iwanai-gun / 0135-62-0203.

Shinshinotsu Onsen, Tappu-no-yu
Women get an awesome view of the lake from the outdoor bath on their side. Sunset is famous. Senhoku 2, Dai 45, Shinshinotsu-mura, Ishikari-gun / 0126-58-3166.

Meisuitei
Huge outdoor hot-spring. Separate male/female baths. Kitayuzawa Onsen-cho 300-2, Otaki-mura, Usu-gun. 0142-68-6677.

Shiriuchi Onsen Ryokan
An old outdoor hot spring in a Japanese garden. Mixed bathing. Yunosato 287, Shiriuchi-cho, Kamiiso-gun / 01392-6-2341.

Yumoto Takuboku-tei
Women enjoy a view of downtown Hakodate from the outdoor bath. Guys get to see the ocean. Beautiful at night. 1-18-15 Yunokawa-cho, Hakodate / 0138-59-5355.

Okushiri Yunohama Onsen, Hotel Midori-kan
The only outdoor hot spring on Okushiri. Great view of ocean and horizon. Separate male/female baths. Yuhama 300, Okushiri-cho, Okushiri-gun / 01397-3-2811.

Okhotsk Onsen, Hotel Hinode Misaki
Great view of Okhotsk Sea from outdoor bath. Separate male/female baths. Sawaki 346-3, Okoppe-cho, Monbetsu-gun / 01588-5-2626.

Wakkanai Onsen Dome
Outdoor bath overlooks the ocean. On clear days you can see the islands of Rishiri and Rebun. Fushimi 4-chome, Wakkanai / 0162-28-1160

Ishikari Onsen, Banya-no-yu, Ishikari Hoyoh Center
Expansive view of Ishikari Bay and the Japan Sea from outdoor bath. Separate male/female baths. 51-2 Benten, Ishikari / 0133-62-5333.

Fugoppe Cave and Hot Spring
A prehistoric site with mysterious carvings and ancient tools. Near Tenzanraku hot spring, Yoichi / 0135-23-5211. For caves: 0135-22-6170.

Yuki Chichibu Kokumin Shukusha
Outdoor hot spring at nationally owned lodge in Niseko. Try mixed bathing. 680-11 Azayuri, Rankoshi-cho / 0136-58-2328.

Niseko Annupuri Hotel
Gigantic outdoor hot spring. Relax in a tatami room after wandering amidst Niseko's loveliness. Annupuri, Niseko-cho, Abuta-gun / 0136-58-2500.

Apper Resort Niseko Edelweiss
Outdoor hot springs, fine dinner, timbered guest rooms. 451 Niseko, Niseko-cho, Abuta-gun / 0136-58-3003.

SAPPORO

NYC (New York Cafe)
The place for lunch. I like it because the soft drinks are all \100 with a lunch set. Good healthy sandwiches, too. MA Bldg. 2F, S1 W6 / 252-2249.

Himalaya Club
Delicious curry and other Indian, Tibetan and Nepalese dishes. 23 kinds of curry made only with vegetables and spices. Lunch set, \800. Doshin Nishi Bldg. B1F, Odori Nishi 18-chome / 644-5797.

Gaijin Bar
A place to run into your friends or to make new ones. Casual, cheap good beer and delicious sandwiches. The beer du jour (two choices) is \300. Sandwiches from \400. No seating charge. 6 PM to 1 AM weekdays (to 3 AM on weekends). Closed Sun. M's Space 2F, S2 W7 / 272-1033.

Mugishutei
Great chili. You'll find the kind of beer you want. Chili \800. Hamburgers from \1,300 incl. coleslaw and French fries. 300 beers from around the world. 7 PM to 3 AM daily. \900 door charge includes toasted cheese bread. Onda Bldg. B1F, S9 W5 / 512-4774.

Brian Brew
Far, but this Irish bar is quiet and atmospheric. Guinness and Kilkenny \900/pint, \500/half pint. Food is around \600. Silk Road 2F, N11 W14 (near JR Soen Station) / 746-6696.

Nuts at Night
A comfortable place to meet for a drink or snack. No seating charge. S6 W5 / 222-7110.

Kinnikuya
Good spicy food and all-you-can-drink special. Garlic toast, \500; many other big dishes under \1,000. \1,000 all-you-can-drink for soft drinks and wine, \1,500 for all-you-can-drink of any drink. MY Plaza Bldg 10F, S4 W4 / 241-3252 and Asasho Bldg. 1F, S4 N1 / 210-9522.

Chirorin Mura
Excellent pasta includes chicken with cream sauce, squid with eggplant. For \100 extra, they'll give you a heaping portion. Regular customers may get free ticket for coffee or soft drinks. Minani 2-jo branch: SHIPS B1F, S2 W2, Chuo-ku / 011-231-1413. Tokeidai Bildg. branch: Tokeidai Bldg. B1F, N1 W2 / 241-0406.

Marui Imai
Tasty Canadian granola for less than it costs to buy crappy domestic corn flakes. Believe it! S1 W2 / 205-1151. Also, one of the few places in Sapporo that sells decaf coffee beans.

Marusho
A vegetarian's paradise, this tiny supermarket sells fine produce for half of what you'd pay at a regular supermarket. S7 W8 / 511-0480.

Odori Park on a nice summer day
Not crowded from Nishi 10-chome west. Rose garden at Nishi 12-chome is a great place. Odori Nishi 1-chome to Odori Nishi 12-chome.

Toyohira Riverside
Great for picnics and barbecues.

Maruzen Bookstore English Book Section (4F)
Kill time reading expensive magazines without buying them. S2 W3 / 241-7251.

OUTSIDE SAPPORO

Eco-friendly meat and vegetable shops

Eco-friendly restaurants

Ecology Groups

Guide to ecology shops

Facilities for Ecology Enthusiasts

New Day Books
New and used imported books. Mysteries, Am. comics, S.F., travel, fantasy, classics, kid's books, cookbooks, psychology, Japanese lang., etc. Secondhand English books from \300. Arche Bldg. 5F

Shanballa
Imported cosmetics and perfume at 20% to 30% discount. The biggest store for these products in Hokkaido. Lido Bldg. 2F, S1 W24 / 621-8919.

Yodobashi Camera Sapporo
The world famous discount shop for cameras, videos, CDs, computers, watches, film and so on. Fill in the form and get a "Gold Point Card" for free. You will get back as a discount between 3% to 5% of the amount you paid last time. 9:30 am to 9 pm. N6 W5 / 242-1010.

Do Ran Discount Cosmetic Shop
More than 2000 items of Japanese brand cosmetics are on the shelves at 15% to 25% off regular prices. Let"s get made up. 11 am - 7 pm. Open throughout the year. Sapporo Tokeidai Bldg. B1, N1 W2 / 222-3477.

Overseas Discount Tickets
Looking for cheap tickets overseas? Try these agencies.
IACE Travel at New Paresu Bldg., N1 W3 / 219-2796.
Northern Tour Company at Manor Shiratori Bldg. 1201, S1 W1 / 232-5400.
H.I.S. at Dai Hyaku Seimei Bldg. 1F, S1 W3 / 222-3810.
Map Tour at Century Royal Hotel B1, N5 W5 / 210-0242.

Holmes & Watson
Wholesaler for glasses and sunglasses. Always 20 - 50% off. 70 designer brands available, from Rayban, to J.P. Gaultier, Persol. 9:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Closed Sun. and holidays. Yamaichiya Bldg. 2F & 3F. S1 W7 / 281-6388.

TOYS R US
Imported toy shop. Selling toys and daily goods for children and babies. Cheap sporting goods. One in Sapporo Factory. Another shop is in Nishi-ku.14-3-3-11, Hassamu, Nishi-ku / 666-4646.

Konando Bookstore
Sells a variety of second-hand books incl. books about Japanese art, Ainu, old maps etc. Open 10:00 - 19:00 everyday except Sun. N12 W4 / 716-9429.

Mamegura
Used Kimono and Japanese fabric shop. Kimonos from \500. Small pieces of fabric for patch working from \100. Create unique clothing and tapestries from various kinds of traditional Japanese fabric. The owner will help you learn about Japanese sewing, too. Open 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed irregularly. Behind the Sapporo City Document Museum. Ikuei Bldg. 1F, Odori Nishi 14-chome / 272-6788.

Maruso Kozeki
Various kinds of tableware, from \100 cups to a wedding gifts, both Japanese and European. 10:15 a.m. - 7:15 p.m. Closed 2nd, 3rd Thur. S4 E2 / 241-1611.

STORE 100
Every item (kitchenware to stationary to socks to instant food to snacks to fresh vegetables, to photo film) is \100. Daily, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. It's every where. Two shops in Tanuki-koji.

Kuronos
Japanese antiques, artifacts made with primitive cloth, and incense. Closed Mon. and Tue. S8 N13 / 561-5455.

36 Go-sen
Old toys, sewing machines, horse carriage wheels, records, furniture, dishes, cups, and other old things. Fun place to see. S5 E3 / 521-5391.