Podcast Tour Sapporo The Blueprint of Empire

Discover the hidden geometry of Sapporo, a city literally drawn on a map before it was built. On this immersive walking tour, decode the Meiji-era ambitions that transformed a remote northern wilderness into a strategic stronghold. Uncover the influence of American advisors who imported grid systems, agricultural science, and Western architecture to the Japanese frontier. Beneath the rational streets and beautiful parks lies a complex history of indigenous displacement. Explore the paradox of Sapporo: a triumph of modern urban planning built upon the erasure of the Ainu people. A 2.6 km self-guided tour with 4 stops over 74 min Ideal for Urbanism, Infrastructure & Innovation and History & Memory. Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals. Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app.