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"Sumidai" is a place name in Minami Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido.
Suzumai, located in the mountains of Minami-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, is an area surrounded by rich nature, about 30 minutes by car from central Sapporo.
The sound of wind and water crossing a beautiful valley resembling a bamboo blind. This sound, combined with the name "Sudaremai," evokes a quiet and dignified scene. This area was once known as a place of exchange between Japanese and Ainu people, and is known for having a difficult-to-read place name, even within Sapporo, where many place names are relatively easy to read.
The area around Suzumai is dotted with orchards producing strawberries, cherries, grapes, apples, prunes, and more, and is bustling with tourists on holidays.
Misumai (Blind Dance)
What is Suremai?"Misumai"It is pronounced "Misomapu." It is a place name in the mountains of Minami Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido. The origin of the word "Misomapu" is said to be the Ainu word "Nisei Omap" (something in a valley, a river). Over time, this word became corrupted and became known as "Misomapu," and later the kanji "Misomapu" was written phonetically.
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Difficult to read place names are engraved with the local language, culture, and history of coexistence with nature. Knowing the origin of the name can make the scenery of your travel destination look a little different. That is the mysterious charm of difficult to read place names. Unraveling place names is like tracing the memories of the place. Learning the hidden meaning behind the characters leads to learning the depth of the story the place name tells.
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