Hi, I’m Zarina
Hi, I’m Zarina
I’ve lived in Sapporo for 3 years
I speak English, Russian and some Japanese
I am Researcher
Hello, my name is Zarina, and I study environmental science in Sapporo. I like this city, as it is full of modern life, but surrounded by beautiful forests and mountains. I like everything about nature and culture — traditional japanese theater, hiking, spending time in the zoo with my friends’ kids and search for traces of past life on river stones. I am a «vintage shopaholic», so I know almost all major flea markets in the city — on one of them I bought my favorite japanese flute.
My knowledge & interests
Master, 1st year
Arts
Nature / outdoors
Local cuisine
Food markets
Theater
Parks
Gardens
Wildlife
Hikes
Social history
Religious history
Cityscape photography
Classical architecture
Vintage shops
Street markets
Traditional culture
Religious customs
Lifestyle culture
Rituals & ceremonial customs
Geology
My reviews
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Our guide Zarina was fabulous, tailoring the day to our interests and speed. She had an almost encyclopaedic knowledge of the history, culture, architecture, flowers and fauna, which she shared with great enthusiasm.
Jul 2025
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Zarina is a very knowledgeable, nice and flexible host.
Jul 2025
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Zarina is brilliant as a guide and a person!
Jul 2025
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Zarina our guide was most patient and professional. She took us to so many places and told us so much about the city, all the notable buildings, neighborhoods, sculptures, temples, shrines, and parks. She is full of knowledge and I don't know how she remembers all of that! She took us to this amazing curry soup noodle place and it was to die for. She was so kind. We had a most memorable day! Highly recommend it!
Jun 2025