In 1955, Sapporo Village was merged into Sapporo City, and in 1972, Sapporo was listed as one of the cities designated by government ordinance, which enabled Higashi-ku to be established.
Sapporo Village was merged into Sapporo City. This was in 1955. Sapporo was listed as one of the cities. This was in 1972. This was in 1955. These cities were designated by government ordinance. Government ordinance enabled Higashi-ku to be established.