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Fireworks synchronized with live orchestral music and traditional dance create an immersive experience within intimate proximity of spectators.
21 Sep 2026Sapporo · HokkaidoVideo game music from the Monster Hunter series receives live orchestral treatment by the Sapporo Symphony Orchestra in this touring concert series.
9 Nov 2026Sapporo · HokkaidoSnow and ice sculptures crafted by the Japan Self-Defense Force and local artists fill three Sapporo sites for Japan's most celebrated winter festival.
4–11 Feb 2027Sapporo · HokkaidoSNOW MIKU 2026 is an annual winter festival celebrating Hokkaido with exhibitions, live performances, and a creators' market, themed around 'Happiness Pâtisserie.'
6–15 Feb 2027Otaru · HokkaidoA winter festival illuminates Otaru's snow-covered streets, canal, and historic sites with handcrafted candles and lanterns created by the community since 1999.
7–14 Feb 2027Otaru · HokkaidoAn annual festival celebrates umeshu through tastings of classic and innovative plum wine blends alongside local plum-based foods, held at two dedicated Otaru brewing venues.
17 Apr – 6 May 2027Otaru · HokkaidoHigh-speed dirt racing event featuring various colorful vehicles navigating sharp turns on a thrilling track in Hokkaido.
23–24 May 2027Sunagawa · HokkaidoThis confectionery expo displays 90 large-scale art pieces while showcasing live demonstrations and over 1,000 regional sweets from across Japan in one celebration.
30 May – 15 Jun 2027Asahikawa · HokkaidoYOSAKOI Soran Festival blends Hokkaido's Soran Bushi folk song with dance and hand-held clappers, drawing hundreds of teams and millions of spectators to Sapporo each June.
10–14 Jun 2027Sapporo · HokkaidoSummer glass market featuring 20 to 40 studios from across Hokkaido, offering handcrafted glass items and hands-on experiences with an iconic illuminated wind chime tunnel.
24–26 Jul 2027Otaru · HokkaidoThis coastal festival celebrates Otaru's maritime heritage with parades, fireworks, and cultural activities honoring the harbour's role in the city's growth.
24–26 Jul 2027Otaru · HokkaidoJapan's first Western-style fortress, this five-pointed star fort was completed in 1866 and witnessed the final battle of the Boshin War.
Hakodate · HokkaidoJapan's northernmost and final traditional Japanese castle, constructed 1850-1854 in Hokkaido as a strategic defense against foreign pressure during the late Tokugawa period.
Matsumae · HokkaidoAinu fortifications on Nemuro Peninsula's windswept cliffs, built between the 16th and 18th centuries and ranked number one among Japan's 100 castles.
Nemuro · HokkaidoBaked potato shop where a Shiba dog named Ken works, offering visitors, especially elderly customers, the opportunity to interact with and observe dog-human companionship.
Sapporo · HokkaidoA picturesque 19th-century canal in Hokkaido lined with historic warehouses and known for its atmospheric winter and spring illuminations.
Otaru · HokkaidoRadio broadcasting tower built in 1957 featuring digital clocks and observation areas, with renovations completed in the early 2000s.
Sapporo · HokkaidoHokkaido's premier nightlife destination packed with bars, clubs, izakayas and restaurants, particularly vibrant during Sapporo's annual Snow Festival.
Sapporo · HokkaidoThis theme park and factory celebrates Shiroi Koibito, a famous chocolate sandwich cookie, through immersive exhibits and a projection-mapping presentation on chocolate history.
Sapporo · HokkaidoSpanning 993 square kilometers in Hokkaido, this national park features volcanic caldera lakes, including Shikotsu and Tōya, along with hot springs and mountain areas.
Niseko · HokkaidoThis restaurant serves Genghis Khan, a Hokkaido specialty of grilled lamb and mutton with apple and lemon sauce, prepared on a distinctive dome-shaped metal skillet.
Sapporo · HokkaidoSapporo's central park stretches 1.5 kilometers east-west, hosting major festivals including the Lilac Festival and Sapporo Snow Festival.
Sapporo · HokkaidoJapan's first national museum dedicated to Ainu culture and the core facility of Upopoy, promoting understanding of this Indigenous heritage.
Shiraoi · Hokkaido
