Winter Olympics is being held in Vancouver, Canada at the moment.

If you have ever visited both Otaru and Vancouver, you can find that the two cities have unique object in common.

The standing in front of Orugoru-doh(a large music box shop at Merchen Crossroads) is identical with the one in Gas Town, Vancouver. Otaru’s clock is the gift from Vancouver as a token of friendship.

Owing to the Steam Clock, I feel affinity with Vancouver although I have never been there.

I have written about the Steam Clock in 2006.

I would be happy if you could read the former with the title of "Steam Clock" for a little more details.