Time flew by.
Unknowingly, the day before the final competition had arrived.
At Sapporo Chitose Airport, the terminal echoed with roars from time to time, produced by the busy flights passing by at low altitude.
The airport was bustling with people, and compared to normal times, the international airport during the competition was packed with foreign tourists of various skin colors. Only a tiny fraction of these tourists had tickets to the finals, but this didn't stop crowds from all over the world from gathering to join in the excitement.
It can only be said that Sapporo and the Japanese officials had a clear vision for the event right from the start.
Unable to retain the "Jade Dragon Pot," they capitalized on this unique trophy to host an international event, sparking a global buzz to boost the travel economy. The endless food festivals that had been taking place in Sapporo are testament to how welcome this decision was—practically a lifeline for the sluggish economy.
