Raccoon Lane (Tanuki Kouji) is a 7 block long covered shopping arcade (全蓋アーケード) in Sapporo.  Except for the westernmost block (7-chome), the current structure dates to 1982 (Note 1), and it has been fully covered since 1960 (Note 2). The arcade runs parallel to Odori Park (five blocks south of the park): . The arcade also ties into an underground pedestrian space which runs one mile … Continue reading Sapporo Photo Tour: Raccoon Lane Arcade – 狸小路 商店街