Sapporo is the largest city on Japan's northern island of Hokkaido, and is known for its winter sports and beer.

The first novel ever written, The Tale of Genji, was written in Japan in the 11th century by a noblewoman named Murasaki Shikibu.

Niigata is a city located on Japan's western coast, and is known for its delicious seafood, sake, and snow festivals.