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	A Delicate Balance: Development in Shimukappu, Japan - Nicholas DeVore III and Karinjo DeVore
		Now the mayor of Shimukappu, Kannon has transformed this formerly unknown rural village on the island of Hokkaido into a vibrant resort town with a global perspective.
		After graduating from school in Shimukappu, Kannon went to work in a Tokyo factory.
		Eventually, Shimukappu was on the map as the faraway source of some of Japan's favorite delicacies.
	www.worldandi.com /specialreport/1996/february/Sa14488.htm (311 words)

	A Delicate Balance: Development in Shimukappu, Japan - CULTURE
		Championing the Hokkaido government's decision to protect natural resources by promoting tourism rather than industry, Kannon brought together a partnership consisting of his municipality, the state government, and a private developer to construct an internationally acclaimed golf and ski resort on the remote island.
		Shimukappu's success was soon presented as a case study throughout the country, and Kannon was in demand to talk about the burgeoning resort's achievements.
		He envisioned a community that would not only be prosperous but "would create a nurturing climate of cultural, artistic, and environmental pursuits.
	www.worldandihomeschool.com /public_articles/1996/february/wis14488.asp (412 words)

	Flower tours > Summer plans > 2. Trip for flowers and culture
		There are an observatory, a gallery, a rest house, etc. in the lavender field, thus serving as the perfect place for a rest while driving.
		With forests covering 94% of its total area, Shimukappu Village is famous for its edible wild plants.
		These products are sold at the Shimukappu Road Station, so make sure to buy some as souvenirs.
	www.hanatairiku.jp /b/english/tourplan/tourplan_natsu_02.html (157 words)

	Snowmass Village Sun
		The Aspen Sister Cities student exchange provides the opportunity for scores of middle school eighth graders to experience foreign cultures in three very different ski resorts each year.
		Recently, three Aspen Middle School students from Snowmass Village — Brianna Mordkin, Claire Kornasiewicz and Nicholas Porcaro — spent October 12 —22 on Hokkaido, the northernmost island of Japan, experiencing the differences and similarities of this Asian culture to their home in the Rocky Mountains.
		The students stayed in three small neighboring towns, Choua, Tomamu and Shimukappu.
	www.snowmassvillagesun.com /home.php?content=article&article=1933 (1092 words)

	Snowmass Village Sun
		The tearful departure was the finale of a two-part student exchange program between the sister cities of Aspen and Shimukappu, Japan.
		Lucks grew up in the Roaring Fork Valley and went on one of the first Sister City exchange programs to Shimukappu when he was an eighth grader at Aspen Middle School.
		He was so taken with the place that he returned to teach English there after completing college and recently married a Japanese woman.
	www.snowmassvillagesun.com /home.php?content=article&article=2013 (995 words)

	Untitled
		Aspen is mentioned in more Hollywood films and TV shows than any other ski area in the industry --- Aspen Extreme, Dumb & Dumber, Vanilla Sky, South Park, Legally Blonde, Little Black Book, to name a few.
		Aspen has seven sister cities: Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany; Queenstown, New Zealand; Shimukappu, Japan; Chamonix, France; San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina and Davos, Switzerland.
		The Aspen Institute was created by Walter Paepcke in 1950 as an ideal gathering place for thinkers, leaders, artists, and musicians from all over the world to step away from their daily routines and reflect on the underlying values of society and culture.
	www.aspensnowmass.com /MediaKit/funfacts.cfm (957 words)

	Aspen Sister Cities Organization
		Twenty students are visiting Aspen (they are not here at the meeting because they are exhausted from the travel and a big ski day!).
		Cory spoke about Shimukappu combining with another town; they really want this program to continue.
		His contract has been extended for another year and this will most likely be his last.
	www.aspensistercities.org /minutes/m_01_11_05.html (883 words)

	:::Chris Klug::: News
		My friends Corey Lucks and Hideki from Aspen's Sister City Shimukappu came to the PGS Race in Furano to cheer me on.
		I was hoping to advance to finals and give them a great show, but exited eary instead which gave me the opportunity to return with them to Shimukappu for lunch.
		Main St. Shimukappu, Japan, Aspen's Sister City in Japan.
	www.chrisklug.com /news.php?news_id=107 (972 words)

	Snowmass Colorado Ski Lodge - International Visitors
		The Snowmass Mountain Chalet welcomes groups from all over the world to our excellent Colorado ski lodge.
		Including our sister cities Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany; Queenstown, New Zealand; Shimukappu, Japan; Chamonix, France; San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina and Davos, Switzerland.
		The Snowmass Mountain Chalet is the picture perfect Colorado ski lodge offering world class Colorado skiing and snowboarding in Snowmass Village and Aspen.
	www.mountainchalet.com /international.php (290 words)

	Vail Daily News for Vail and Beaver Creek Colorado - News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Don Sheeley, president of Aspen's Sister Cities program, defended Aspen's relationship with Bariloche, arguing that every country has a checkered past.
		"We have a sister city in Japan - Shimukappu.
		Does that mean we shouldn't send our kids there?" Sheeley said.
	www.vaildaily.com /apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20040321/NEWS/103210002&Avis=&Dato=&Kategori=&Lopenr=&rs=2 (952 words)

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