Frontier story, Japanese version
The Sapporo area was originally a land where the Ainu lived. In 1869, it came under the jurisdiction of the Japanese government, and this was when the official history started in Hokkaido. The Ishikari governmental office was placed at the present Minami-Ichi-jo Avenue, which is the dividing line between north and south whereas Otomo-bori divides the town into east and west. This was how the streets of Sapporo were planned in such an organized way. A shortly after the Kaitakushi-cho (an exploitative commission office) was established in 1871, colonial troops settled, and the development of the land was further enhanced. Farming was greatly encouraged, and the government contributed in giving instructions and distributing seeds imported from Western countries. The introduction of large scale farming as well as instruction by Dr. Clark of the Sapporo Agricultural College also contributed to form Hokkaido as a major producer of potatoes, pumpkins, as well as onions. Moreover, the production of various things such as wine, beer, paper, and flour was launched, which has led to the evolving of these present key industries in Hokkaido. In 1922, Sapporo was designated as a capital city of Hokkaido, and in 1971, the subway services opened, which was followed by the 1972 Winter Olympics, the first ever held in an Asian country. Sapporo has been chosen as one of the sites for the 2002 World Cup of Soccer, and in the future it is still expected to develop further.
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