ANA's 'e-flights' Promote 'Ecological Travel on the Ground and in the Sky' Oct 24, 2009
The promotion is available on flights between Haneda - Sapporo, Haneda - Okinawa and Narita - Singapore (excluding some flights) from October 1 to October 31 2009. With the catchphrase, 'Thinking of the Earth from the Sky', 'e-flights' are eco-trial flights, which began in 2006 in specific periods and routes and is now in its fourth year. (JCN Network, Japan)
* Taiwan News Quick Take Oct 7, 2009
DIPLOMACY Sapporo office to open soon. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday said its Sapporo branch office is scheduled to open on Oct. 24, with Legislative Speaker Wang Jin-pyng () attending the ribbon-cutting ceremony ... Sapporo will be the third branch office under the Taiwan Economic and Cultural Relation Office in Tokyo in addition to Naha and Yokohama. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Mormon leader announces five new temples will be built around the world Oct 5, 2009
Mormon church president Thomas Monson on Saturday announced plans to build five new temples in Fortaleza, Brazil; Concepcion, Chile; Sapporo, Japan; Brigham City, Utah; and Fort Lauderdale, Florida ... Japans Sapporo temple will be the third in that country and the sixth in Asia. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Mormon Church to Build 5 New Temples Oct 4, 2009
Concepcion, Chile; Fortaleza, Brazil; and Sapporo, Japan, Monson said ... Japan's Sapporo temple will be the third in that country and the sixth in Asia. (Time.com)
Brigham City targeted for LDS temple Oct 4, 2009
and Sapporo, Japan, Monson said ... Japan s Sapporo temple will be the third in that country and the sixth in Asia. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
IOC unclear about Obama Sep 26, 2009
Japan also hosted the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano and the 1972 Games in Sapporo, and the 2007 track world championships in Osaka. Some worried Tokyo's bid was made too close to the 2008 Beijing Olympics and the IOC would be reluctant to bring the Olympics back to Asia so soon. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Tokyo bidders increase push to host 2016 Olympics Sep 25, 2009
Along with Tokyo in 1964, Japan has hosted the Winter Olympics twice, in Nagano in 1998 and Sapporo in 1972. Japan's new Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama has sent a letter to International Olympic Committee members assuring them of his government's total support for Tokyo's bid. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Nikkei retreats from 10-mth highs, eyes Fed Aug 12, 2009
Exporters such as Canon Inc fell but Sapporo Holdings gained on a report it will buy 20 percent stake in drinks maker Pokka Corporation as part of a three-way tie-up with Meiji Holdings. "There's some concern that the Nikkei has been overbought, and that put together with inability to read what the Fed might do is leading to profit-taking," said Takashi Ushio, head of the investment strategy division at Marusan Securities. (India Times)
Sushi Restaurants in Kingston, Onta... Jun 28, 2009
Sapporo has an all-you-can-eat menu, in which the chef decides what you re able to eat and you must eat it all. Food quality is very high and prices are similar to every other location in town. (Suite101.com)
Sweet surrender Jun 20, 2009
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H.I.S. Reports Financial Results for the First Half ended April 30, 2009 Jun 16, 2009
The Watermark Hotel Sapporo, the first hotel that the Group operates in Japan, was opened in Sapporo, Hokkaido in December 2008. Since the hotel has just been recently opened it was excluded from the scope of consolidation. (JCN Network, Japan)
Secret restaurants of celebrity foodies May 26, 2009
Sapporo Ramen Cambridge, Mass. They make a beautiful broth with chicken, pork, and beef bones, and mirepoix, miso, and apple (1815 Mass. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Viewpoint: Obama’s summit Apr 28, 2009
marcusjayshapiro wrote on Apr 27, 2009 4:00 PM:" I like bratwurst and Becks, I also enjoy Sushi and Sapporo. sayonara and Deutschlandwoo wooWhy is it always Fox,Cnn, and MSNBC? What about the BBC, Democracy Now, and NPR? If Erik wouldn't have answered I would have brought up the fact that it took a few years for the country to pay back the natives...so maybe one day the Cubans will pay back the debt one day. ". Erik wrote on Apr 27, 2009 3:47 PM:" biggerdog wrote on Apr 27, 2009 3:02 PM:" You... (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
* Istanbul, Sapporo offices to open by summer holiday Apr 12, 2009
Istanbul, Sapporo offices to open by summer holiday ... The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) hopes to formally open its representative offices in Sapporo, Japan, and Istanbul, Turkey, before the summer holiday, Minister of Foreign Affairs Francisco Ou (E) said yesterday ... Staffing levels at the two offices would be determined based on the number of Taiwanese tourists who travel to the two cities, he said, adding that the Sapporo office would be staffed by four or five officials while... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Japanese market manager: Lesley forced us out of Cambridge Apr 8, 2009
Mami, Japonaise Bakery and Sapporo Ramen. It also has a gift shop and travel agency. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Boutique hotel plays with Japanese conventions Apr 1, 2009
Our outstanding concierge wore kimonos that have been passed down in her family and conducted a traditional tea service for us, but she also dished on the coolest place in town for Sapporo and snacks. The staff lavishes attention on you, though this can produce performance anxiety (how many times are you expected to bow and say thank you. (Globe and Mail)
ANA Gets New Lounges at Fukuoka and Sapporo Mar 26, 2009
Tokyo, Mar 26, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - On April 1 this year, improved ANA lounges at Fukuoka and Sapporo Chitose airports will open their doors to ANA frequent flyers and Premium Class domestic customers, offering them an elegantly understated space that reflects the latest in Japanese design, in which to rest or work before their flight ... In Sapporo, the existing ANA lounge has been remodeled to better please ANA premium and frequent travellers and will offer 100 as opposed to 81 seats ...... (JCN Network, Japan)
Drew back with Justin? Mar 17, 2009
"Once they polished off the sake, Justin ordered a Sapporo beer and split it with Drew. Justin grabbed Drew's hand and held it on his thigh. They looked in love. They finished their dinner with him springing for the tab, and walked out arm in arm.". The 34-year-old actress has previously revealed she has no interest in wasting her time on unsuitable lovers. (iAfrica.com)
China says can spend more; US banks cheer markets Mar 13, 2009
2 billion into three local banks, Sapporo Hokuyo Holdings (8328. T), Minami-Nippon Bank (8554. (India Times)
Japan injects cash into banks; eyes more stimulus Mar 13, 2009
The bulk of the money will go to Sapporo Hokuyo Holdings Inc, in Hokkaido, with two other small banks, Minami-Nippon Bank and Fukuho Bank Ltd, also getting support. They are among lenders that have taken a beating as plunging exports and sliding property prices have hurt their customers, leading to rising bankruptcies among small and medium-size firms. (India Times)
JAL Group Traffic for 2008/2009 New Year Vacation Period Feb 8, 2009
JAL Group operated an additional 77 domestic flights to meet the demand for travel to such popular destinations as Kagoshima, Okinawa and Sapporo. About JAL. (JCN Network, Japan)
