court (removed) – existed for a brief period after World War II. Nishi 7 chōme Monument of group return The statue of Kiyotaka Kuroda (removed) – erected in August 1903. In 1943, it was taken by the government as scrap metal for war use. A baseball field (removed) – existed for a brief period after World War II. Nishi 8 chōme There are no roadways between Nishi 8 chōme and Nishi 9 chōme, and these thus two blocks are joined together. Black Slide Mantra – a twisted slide created by Japanese-American artist, Isamu Noguchi. In the spring of 1988, when the agreement to construct Moerenuma Park between Sapporo City and Noguchi was announced, the creation of this slide was also planned. Black Slide Mantra was exhibited in the Venice Biennale, and is the sister version of the white "Slide Mantra" in Miami, Florida, United States. Placement of the Black Slide Mantra was the main cause of Nishi 8 chōme and Nishi 9 chōme being joined. Nishi 9 chōme A monument of Arishima Takeo A children's play area, including swings, slides and a water play area. Nishi 10 chōme The statue of Kiyotaka Kuroda – recreated after World War II. The statue of Horace Capron Nishi 11 chōme Sapporo Municipal Subway, Nishi 11 chōme Station (Tōzai-line) Maibaum – a decorated pole in the German tradition. The first Maibaum was given by Munich, Germany, a sister city of Sapporo, and placed in 1976. The original Maibaum deteriorated and was removed in 2000, and later a remodelled version was erected. The pole is 25 metres high. The statue of Michitoshi Iwamura (removed) – a bronze statue of the pioneer of Sapporo City, erected in 1933. In 1943, it was taken by the government for reuse during World War II. Nishi 12 chōme Sunk Garden – a flower garden with over 30 kinds of roses. Nishi 13 chōme Formally, Nishi 13 chōme is outside of the Odori Park, but it has been regarded as a part of Odori Park since the Sapporo City Archive Museum was constructed. Sapporo City Archive Museum – constructed as Sapporo Court of Appeals in September 1926. The building was made of bricks, Sapporo soft stone, and reinforced concrete. The building was officially named Sapporo City Archive Museum in 1973, and listed in Registered Tangible Cultural Properties of Japan in 1997. Events It snows in winter in Sapporo, and the