Sapporo Convention Center (札幌流通総合会館) also known as ''SORA'', is a
convention center located in
Shiroishi-ku, Sapporo
is one of the ten wards in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan.
As of August 31, 2021, the ward has a population of 213,704.
History
*1871: Shiroishi village was founded.
*1873: Kamishiroishi village split off from Shiroishi village.
*1902: Shiroishi vill ...
,
Hokkaido
is Japan's second largest island and comprises the largest and northernmost prefecture, making up its own region. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaidō from Honshu; the two islands are connected by the undersea railway Seikan Tunnel.
The lar ...
,
Japan.
Overview
Opened in June 2003, this multipurpose convention center comprehends the Main Hall: with an area of 2,607 m
2 (capacity of 2,500 seats), the Conference Hall, the Medium Hall, the Small Hall, and 15 meeting-rooms on two floors. The total land area of the center is approximately 20,300 m
2.
The
Hokkaido University
, or , is a Japanese national university in Sapporo, Hokkaido. It was the fifth Imperial University in Japan, which were established to be the nation's finest institutions of higher education or research. Hokkaido University is considered ...
entrance ceremony has been held in the Main Hall of the Center since 2004. It is also used as a venue for Professional Wrestling (
Puroresu
is the predominant style of professional wrestling that has developed in Japan. The term comes from the Japanese pronunciation of , which is shortened to puroresu. The term became popular among English-speaking fans due to Hisaharu Tanabe's ac ...
).
Access
*
Tōzai Line: 8 minutes walk from
Higashi-Sapporo Station.
External links
Official site
Convention centers in Japan
Buildings and structures in Sapporo
Tourist attractions in Sapporo
Event venues established in 2003
2003 establishments in Japan
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