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sapporo
Meet these six locals during
Sapporo’s perfect spring season
Jumpei Yamamoto, bar owner,
COEUR DE LION
“There is a Buddhist term that
means ‘unshakeable soul’. This
was my inspiration for the name
of my bar,” says Jumpei. There is
no drinks list; instead, the popular
cocktails are served according to
customers’ individual wishes.
Mirei Yoshida, designer and
owner, comodo
Most of the items sold at comodo
are designed by Mirei. “When I
design something,” she says, “I
think: What gives me joy when I
see it? I want to create a shop that
makes customers feel good and
gives them positive energy.”
Keiko Ooi, owner, Gallery
Momma Annex
“My mother was active as an artist
until she was 87,” says Keiko. “Then
she decided to open our home and
turn it into a gallery to help young
artists.” The gallery is surrounded
by trees and sells a large variety of
modern art, including sculptures.
Chika Takeichi, head waitress,
FAbULOUS
This spacious café has a fi ne
selection of fashion and furniture.
Chika’s favourite items on
the FAbULOUS menu are the
homemade quiche with seasonal
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vegetables and the exquisitely
aromatic “cold water coff ee”.
Keizo, beautician and store
manager, beauty salon Orphe
Orphe is stylish and classy, a place
made with one principle in mind:
“We want our customers to relax
and enjoy their time here.” The
salon’s motto? “Using only the best
techniques to make customers look
and feel beautiful,” says Keizo.
Akinobu Kitazaki, owner,
Yone Sushi
This family-owned sushi restaurant
has been around since the 38th
year of Showa (1963). “Our motto is
using our long years of experience
to create a place guests can truly
enjoy,” says Akinobu.
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