Hakodate, Feb. 10 -- Hakodate has various modern history since Edo era. It grew up to charming city to shape up toughness and skill. It will overcome the problem of disaster and climate change.

Hakodate city mayor Jun Oizumi explained about its charm. It consists of various multi layered elements.

"At the end of Edo era, Hakodate was opened to foreign countries as a leading trading port. Hakodate has fused culture attracting sightseers, especially night viewing has the fame of world top 3 night sceneries.

But Hakodate was suffered big fire accident in 1879 and 1934, more than 2,000 citizens were sacrificed. But this tragedy provoked motivation to overcome disaster. To keep safety and prevent fire expansion, 55 meters vast road and gree...