Sapporo, the capital of Hokkaido, is one of Japan’s largest cities    56        population. It is also one of the newest: the city was established in 1866—much later than most major Japanese cities. Sapporo became known internationally in 1972 for hosting the Winter Olympics and is famous today for its hearty food, its namesake beer, and an annual snow festival    57    every February.       Many regions in Japan have their own take on the iconic dish ramen, and Sapporo is no    58       . It is the birthplace of miso ramen, which    59        chewy noodles, melt-in-your-mouth pork, a boiled egg, and rich miso broth. A haven for seafood lovers, Sapporo is also famous for its hairy crab, which is caught fresh daily and can be found in many local markets and restaurants. Anyone with a sweet tooth must try the white chocolate sandwich cookies called Shiroi Koibito, which are very popular as    60       .
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