a-nine

About

A local business on Hokkaido, a-nine is a beauty salon at 23 Chome-1-1 Minami 2 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0802, Japan. Sapporo sits on Japan's northernmost main island, so the address places the salon in the city's central Chuo Ward.

Travelling from Hokkaido's other towns to Sapporo is straightforward, and the salon's Chuo Ward setting keeps it within reach for anyone staying in the city. a-nine operates as a beauty salon, a category of business that serves clients by appointment in a fixed premises. A 4.2 out of 5 average from 35 reviews gives a sense of how clients have received the salon, and two photos accompany the listing.

Hokkaido's wider context shapes any visit: Shoguns ruled Japan under a feudal system until the Meiji Restoration of 1868, and Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples stand throughout Japan, sometimes within the same grounds.

Japanese islands lie on the Pacific Ring of Fire and see frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity, which is worth knowing when planning time outdoors. Japanese meals commonly centre on rice served with miso soup, pickles and grilled fish, a pattern that holds across the country. Sapporo is one of several places on the island, alongside Hakodate, Otaru and Furano, that visitors often combine into a single trip.