In one respect, though, Hokkaido is at the heart of a Japanese passion, with its brewing heritage dating back almost 150 years, and centred on the fun-loving city of Sapporo.

a red-brick beer brewery, and Hokkaido's first TV tower. This time on Journeys in Japan, we glimpse this fascinating city through its architecture. Sapporo TV Tower stands over Odori Park.

and the Hokkaido Development Commission also brewed beer. In 1876, it opened the "Kaitakushi Beer Brewery" and produced beer using manufacturing methods from Germany. Named "Sapporo Beer," the ...

“The same can be said of beer,” he said. “There is fun in choosing (a brew) you think will go well with your meal.” The Sapporo native ... also in Hokkaido, made the drink taste astringent ...