A Fukuokan's Notes from Sapporo

The streets are mostly dry now, with piles of melting snow along the sides. You still find some slush here and there, but it’s no longer as dangerously slippery as before.

And... let me brag a little: For the first time since moving to Sapporo in mid-January, I walked to the city center today in normal shoes—no spikes or Vibram soles required! Hooray! It took about 30 minutes, but I’m sure I’ll get there faster once I’m more familiar with the route.