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The Yellow Handkerchief Memorial Park ( 幸福の黄色いハンカチ想い出ひろば ) is a former filming location turned tourist destination in Yubari City. It is located at 5 Hiyoshi, Yubari City, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Yellow Handkerchief Memorial Park The Yellow Handkerchief Memorial Park Details The Yellow Handkerchief Memorial Park offers visitors a poignant, immersive experience inspired by the beloved 1977 Japanese film Yellow Handkerchief of Happiness . Directed by Yamada Yoji, this cinematic masterpiece won numerous accolades, including Japan’s first Academy Award for Best Picture.  Yellow Handkerchief Memorial Park - Yubari City, Hokkaido Prefecture The film’s iconic final scene, featuring the reunion of Shima Yusaku (played by Takakura Ken) and his wife Mitsue (played by Baisho Chieko), is beautifully recreated at the memorial park, bringing to life the film’s heartwarming themes of love and happiness. The Yellow Handkerchief of Happiness movie poster Yubari City's Tourist Map is...

10 Things to Do in Kuriyama Kuriyama ( 栗山町 ) is a picturesque town located in the Sorachi Subprefecture of Hokkaido, Japan . Originally known as " Kadota Village " during the pioneering era, the town was officially renamed in 1890 (Meiji 23). In April 1949 (Showa 24), it was officially established as Kuriyama Town. The village’s original name, Kakuta, was derived from the Kakuta clan's homeland, as the area was developed by samurai from the Sendai domain. In 1949, the village was renamed Kuriyama , a name it still holds today. The name " Kuriyama " comes from the Ainu word " yam-ni-ushi ," which means "a place where chestnut trees grow abundantly." For those planning to visit this picturesque town to check what it has to offer, here are the 10 Things to Do in Kuriyama :   Manhole covers of Kuriyama 1. Take a picture of the manhole covers of Kuriyama . So far, I have seen 2 unique manhole covers in the town. They are both commonly fo...